At Rockets netball we are striving for fun, for building a team and a community but also to push ourselves to improve through training and competition. We wish to improve our fitness, our netball abilities (individually and as a team) and our knowledge of the game.
We have a wide range of players in our club and we value them all, there is a place for all ladies aged 18yrs+ to come and join us. We have players from 10+ countries around the world, aged from their late 20s to their mid 60s. We have players who have never played netball before (or even other team sports) and we have players who have played at much higher levels in both individual competitions and team sports. We look forward to welcoming new players (& non playing members) this year to come and play netball.
What does recreational sports (or popular sports) mean?
‘According to Michels, the term recreational sports refers to sports activities that mainly serve physical fitness, the compensation of physical inactivity and the enjoyment of sports. This borders on competitive-oriented and training-intensive competitive sports.’
‘In existing models of recreational sports a more or less large core of characteristics is recognizable. These are: fun, joy, communication, creativity, self-determination, self-organization, body experience, etc .. In this sense, the term recreational sports is a collective term for various sports models that describe, explain and develop playful and communicative, self-determined and creative movement activities.’ (Michels, H. “Animation in recreational sports” 1996)
From Quora.com
Where does Rockets Netball fit into all this? Well, we certainly have fun! Netball has brought many of us a new community with whom we now share a common interest. We continue to support each other on and off the court, in our businesses and individual enterprises as well as our personal lives. You have never been so well fed if you’re sick or injured! For many of us, we have found joy in physical movement (sometimes for the first time in years) and enjoy the camaraderie of being part of a team. Our players are always looking to improve their physical fitness and netball abilities through training on the court, in the gym or elsewhere and through discussions off court by sharing ideas and drills.
In 2024 we are looking to grow our members (both players and social members) and also to push ourselves to be the best we can be as we take part in more tournaments and friendly games this year. Our players always have the option to play in competitive tournaments, friendly games or, if they prefer, only attend club practices. No pressure. We will support them however we can.
2024 looks to be an exciting time for Rockets Netball, as we continue to grow, to learn about ourselves and our community. We have already done so much in just 6 months as an official association and we look forward to what is still to come!
Find out how to can join us here. #goteamrockets
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