Yorkshire Regional Netball Association is one of nine member organisations of England Netball, and is run by a management board of volunteers. We represent England Netball members in Yorkshire, and work closely with England Netball staff to deliver and develop netball in Yorkshire.

The Yorkshire Board works closely with our four County Netball Associations: Humberside Netball, North Yorkshire Netball, South Yorkshire Netball and West Yorkshire Netball. We also work closely with Leeds Rhinos Netball, our member leagues, clubs, education institutions and other key stakeholders who share our commitment to delivering great netball experiences in Yorkshire.

Introduction

Yorkshire Regional Netball Association is one of nine member organisations of England Netball, and is run by a management board of volunteers. We represent England Netball members in Yorkshire, and work closely with England Netball staff to deliver and develop netball in Yorkshire. 

The Yorkshire Board works closely with our four County Netball Associations: Humberside Netball, North Yorkshire Netball, South Yorkshire Netball and West Yorkshire Netball. We also work closely with Leeds Rhinos Netball, our member leagues, clubs, education institutions and other key stakeholders who share our commitment to delivering great netball experiences in Yorkshire.

Regional Management Board Responsibilities

Yorkshire Netball Regional Management Board members are collectively responsible for:

1. Governance of netball in Yorkshire
2. Working as One with Regional & Local EN staff
3. Gathering and sharing  regional Insight
4. Communicating  membership benefits
5. Delivering regional competition
6. Promotion & recognition of the people who make netball happen
7. Working in Partnership with our Netball Superleague Franchise
8. Strategic development of officiating assessment & mentoring
9. Community communication
10. Ensuring netball in Yorkshire is inclusive to everyone

What The Role Involves

Regional Competitions and Umpiring Group Members are responsible for:

• Supporting the planning and delivery of regional competitions
• Preparing for and participating in the Competitions and Umpiring Group
• Advising and guide County Competition Secretaries
• Working with counties to promote and market regional competitions and events, 
• Keeping England Netball’s Learning and Development Team up to date on the need and appetite in Yorkshire for officiating courses including requesting new courses directly
• Preparing for and participating in key meetings such as Regional Management Meetings and the AGM
• Adhering to the Regional Management Board Code of Behaviour 

Time Commitment

The term limit for this role is 4 years, after which the role holder will be eligible for re-election for one further term of 4 years. The maximum term limit is 8 years.

The role will require volunteering approximately 5 hours per month on average, with some months of the year in which competitions are held being busier, others quieter.

How You Can Benefit

• The ability to help shape the direction of our sport in Yorkshire, ensuring our members' views are heard and more people of all backgrounds can enjoy netball across Yorkshire.
• We will value and recognise your contribution as a volunteer, through opportunities to learn, attend events and access support from England Netball
• Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed

Skills and Knowledge Needed

• In order to be a volunteer on the Regional Management Board, you will need to be, or be willing to become a member of England Netball. 
• Sound understanding and knowledge of netball, and netball competition
• Able to uphold the regions code of conduct and behave professionally at all times
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Good IT skills (Including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher)
• Ability to be flexible and work with volunteers from diverse backgrounds to build and maintain effective networks
• Take an interest in and respect the viewpoints of others
• Access to email, WhatsApp and telephone

How We Will Support You

• You’ll be joining a friendly, welcoming and professional team of volunteers who are committed to supporting one another
• You’ll be able to volunteer flexibility around work and life commitments
• You’ll receive a full induction and be paired with another volunteer mentor
• You will receive guidance, support and resources to help fulfill your role from the Regional Management Board and England Netball

18 yrs and above

• DBS (criminal record check that the organisation will organise)