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Chair - Yorkshire Netball

Yorkshire Regional Netball Association is one of 9 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 Netball Regional Management Board works closely with our 4 County Netball Associations: Humberside Netball North Yorkshire Netball South Yorkshire Netball 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.

Chair - Yorkshire Netball

Yorkshire Netball Regional Management Board members are collectively responsible for:

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

The Chair is responsible for leading the Regional Management Board. This includes:

  • Leading on the research, development, implementation and review of the Regional strategic plan for netball in Yorkshire, ensuring all stakeholders are involved and consulted.
  • Ensuring that Yorkshire Netball complies with the constitution.
  • Ensuring that Yorkshire Netball complies with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of England Netball.
  • Chairing Regional Management Board meetings.
  • Chairing the Annual General Meeting (and Extraordinary General Meetings if required).
  • Working with the Secretary to ensure that members receive accurate and timely information ahead of meetings and receive minutes following meeting.
  • Working in partnership with England Netball's Partnerships and Delivery Manager, Regional Officer and local staff.
  • Working in Partnership with National representatives of England Netball as required, representing Yorkshire Netball at National Regional Chairs meetings.
  • Providing leadership, support and guidance to constituent County Associations and
  • members of the Region.
  • Acting as an ambassador and an advocate for the sport and Yorkshire Netball.
  • Leading an inclusive and compassionate culture that focuses on valuing and respecting all, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and widening participation.
  • Adhering to the Regional Management Board Code of Behaviour.

The Board meets 4 times per year for Regional Management Board meetings, with informal catch-up meetings in between these to keep momentum.

Meetings are a mix of in person where possible, hybrid and more typically online via Zoom. You will need access to email, WhatsApp, phone and Zoom. There is an Annual General Meeting (AGM) annually in January where Board members are elected.

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