Netball launches grassroots programme in Fancy

THE ST.VINCENT and the Grenadines Netball Association(SVGNA), on Saturday, August 15, 2026 officially launched its Game Changers Netball Grassroots Development Programme at the Fancy hard court.The launch attracted both male and female players between ages 4 to 14 years old, along with administrators of the sports, and members of the community.

During the opening session, the young athletes were introduced to basic netball skills and teamwork, while administrators participated in an educational session on the rules of Netball, facilitated by chair of the SVGNA Umpires and Technical Officials Committee, International umpire awardee, Moeth Gaymes.

The grassroots programme includes sessions on safeguarding and safe sport, reinforcing the responsibility of everyone involved to create safe, respectful and supportive sporting environments for children and all other participants.

The initiative focuses on the development of athletes, coaches, umpires and administrators, while promoting teamwork, discipline, leadership, safeguarding, Safe Sport and a greater understanding of the game.

Made possible with the support of the Commonwealth Games Committee and facilitated through the SVG Olympic Committee, the programme will continue until December, 2026 with Saturday sessions running from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Fancy and Chilli hard courts.

The SVGNA will continue this grassroots development work in conjunction with community groups, creating greater opportunities for young people and strengthening the capacity of those involved in the administration and development of netball throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Among persons present at the launch were Parliamentary Representative for North Windward, Shevern John; Vice President of the SVG Olympic Committee and Chair of the SVGOC Safeguarding/Safe Sport Commission, Shimano Bailey; General Secretary of the SVG Olympic Committee, Keith Joseph; members of the SVGNA executive; as well as other resource persons.