Netball in the United States

Netball is a sport which has only limited popular support in the United States. The sport is traditionally a female dominated sport. However, in the United States, there are few netball clubs, most play taking place between high school or college sides, almost entirely of females.

History

Netball emerged from early versions of basketball as a sport American females could play, as at the time women worn skirts when playing sports. The sport is popular in Commonwealth countries but has never taken hold as a mainstream sport in the United States, where it is mostly popular amongst Caribbean immigrants in the country.

National Board

USA Netball is the official governing body for netball in the United States as recognised by World Netball..

National teams

The Flying Eagles are the world ranking women’s team. .