Netball Australia (NA) has unveiled plans to present gamers and umpires extra selection in what they put on on the court docket, in a bid to enhance inclusivity within the sport.
The governing physique stated on Tuesday that the brand new pointers will come into impact from the beginning of the yr and can ‘recognise the varied particular person preferences and non secular beliefs of netballers’.
Gamers might be allowed to decide on between sporting a gown, singlet, bodysuit, brief sleeve or lengthy sleeve shirt, skirt, shorts and lengthy pants.
Netball Australia has unveiled vital package modifications which can come into impact subsequent yr
In 2020, NA’s State of the Sport evaluation discovered the present uniform choices had been seen as a barrier by many eager to both take up the game or proceed taking part in it.
The modifications are geared toward boosting participation within the sport by following quite a few its counterparts in stress-free their gown code.
Earlier this month, the AFLW moved away from white shorts as a part of taking part in kits and Wimbledon has dropped its strict all-white gown code necessities to fight points equivalent to period-shaming.
Check cricket and soccer have additionally rolled out related measures.
The present uniform consists of a brief gown, however gamers might be allowed to decide on what they need to put on from 2023
In response to AFL analysis, younger women had been notably unlikely to take part in sport in the event that they felt uncomfortable of their taking part in kits.
‘Netball is ever-evolving, and we have to replicate this in all elements of our recreation, together with uniform selections,’ stated Glenn Turnor, NA government basic supervisor for technique, authorities and neighborhood.
‘We’re excited to implement these inclusive uniform pointers going into 2023 and be certain that everybody can really feel snug taking part in netball.’
The AFLW has eliminated white shorts from taking part in uniforms ranging from subsequent yr
Wimbledon dropped its strict all-white gown code necessities
NA’s choice comes simply over 12 months after Netball NSW unveiled an overhaul of uniforms geared toward enhancing inclusivity and broaden the attraction of the sport.
The physique introduced in October final yr that attire will nonetheless be out there to gamers who need to put on them, however on-court attire additionally included singlets, T-shirts, long-sleeve tops and shorts.
‘Netball Australia encourages all state and territory member organisations to embrace adaptability and adaptability round uniforms … [and] believes these modifications will develop our recreation and everybody’s enjoyment of it,’ NA chief government Kelly Ryan stated on the time.
