Volunteer Regional Competitions Working Group Members

What will you be doing?

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 

What are we looking for?

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 (membership fees will be reimbursed) Sound understanding and knowledge of netball 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

What difference will you make?

We've recently conducted the first ever broad research project into the views and needs of the netball community in Yorkshire, something no other region has done before. Led by members of our Board who are sports scientists and academics and Yorkshire Universities, we have the best insights yet into what the Yorkshire netball community need. Right now we are creating a 4 year plan based on these insights to take the game forward across the region, ensuring netball is inclusive, accessible, fun and safe at all levels.  Our team all work in professionals that bring skills to the board like marketing, sport science, volunteer management, administration and sports development, which means you'll be joining a great group of people keen to drive forward the sport we love.  You'll have the chance to have a say in how the sport is developed and delivered, seeing the impact on players, coaches, officials, clubs, fans and elite athletes