USA Netball

USA Netball
SportNetball
JurisdictionUnited States
AbbreviationUSANA
Founded1992
AffiliationWorld Netball
Americas Netball
HeadquartersNew York City[1]
Official website
usanetball.org

USA Netball is the official governing body for netball in the United States. It was founded in 1992 as the United States of America Netball Association. It is affiliated to World Netball and Americas Netball. It is responsible for organising and administering the United States national netball team. Together with Netball America, it is one of two rival governing bodies.

History

Foundation

The inaugural meeting of the United States of America Netball Association took place in New York City on 23 May 1992, and was chaired by the President of the Bronx Netball Association, Dr. Yvonne Thomas. Thomas went on to become the USANA's first President. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Florida Netball Association, the American Netball Association of New York State, the Texas Netball Association, the Massachusetts State Netball League. Other attendees included Pat Taylor, the then president of the International Federation of Netball Associations and Lystra Lewis, the then president of Americas Federation of Netball Associations. By 1993, USANA had hosted its first national championship. Lewis returned to present the Lystra Lewis Trophy to the winner. The United States national netball team subsequently made their debut at the 1995 World Netball Championships.[2]

Split

In 2006 and 2007, USA Netball experienced an exodus of administrators due to allegations and reports of corruption and unethical behaviour. These issues were reported to World Netball. However, according to an Australian Broadcasting Corporation report, they were never acted upon. The majority of USA Netball's affiliated members, clubs and associations subsequently left the organisation and formed a new governing body, Netball America.[1]

Competitions

USA Netball National Championships

Since 1996, USA Netball has organised a national championship.[2] It features men's division.[3][4][5]

USA Netball National Premier League

USA Netball also organises the National Premier League. It features women's, men's and mixed divisions.[3][6][7]

Presidents

Years President
1992–199x Dr. Yvonne Thomas
Jackie Shaw
Lorraine Pierre
Pat Gray
Ava Foster
Sonia Rodney
Edina Bayne[4]
Saundra Gray
2013–2016 Natalie Moodie[8]
2016–2023 Patrick Heron[1][8]
2023– Radica Wright[1][9]

Source:[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Battle within US netball puts the sport's Olympics inclusion for Brisbane 2032 Games at risk". www.abc.net.au. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  2. ^ a b c "History of USA Netball Association". www.usanetball.org. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
  3. ^ a b "National Championship and Premier League". usanetball.org. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  4. ^ a b "First purpose built, indoor Netball court is venue for USA National Championships". sflcn.com. 2 December 2006. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  5. ^ "USA Netball National Championships coming to Estero". eu.naplesnews.com. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  6. ^ "Naiteqe joins USA netball squad". www.fijitimes.com.fj. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  7. ^ "UTT Patriots Netball Team Win Netball Premier League USA 2024". www.flickr.com. 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  8. ^ a b "Heron appointed President of USA Netball Association". www.insidethegames.biz. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  9. ^ "Message from the President". usanetball.org. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.

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