Great news!  Balance is Better has been simplified —yay! 🎈 

This philosophy guides the design and delivery of secondary school netball, developed by Sport New Zealand. Its aim is to create quality sporting opportunities for tamariki (ages 5–11) and rangatahi (ages 12–18), regardless of their abilities or motivations. 

Youth sports experiences should: 

• 🚀 Encourage Lifelong Participation in sport 

• 🌱 Help Young People Reach Their Potential at the right time 

• ❤️ Promote Overall Well-Being through sport 

Our main goal is to provide young people with fantastic sports opportunities that enhance their happiness, health, and potential—both in sports and in life! 

To achieve this balance, we need to focus on: 

• Winning & Performance Pressure vs. Opportunity, Improvement & Enjoyment 

• Adult Expectations vs. Young People’s Motivations 

• Single-Sport Focus vs. Other Sports & Life Commitments 

We’ll create this balanced approach by emphasizing: 

• People: The amazing individuals who make sport happen (administrators, coaches, officials) 

• Programs: Opportunities for development and competition 

• Environments: The spaces where young people train, practice, play, and compete 

This balanced approach will lead to: 

• 🏅 Better Coaching 

• 🏆 Better Competition Design & Delivery 

• 🌟 Better Support for All Young People, helping them chase their dreams in sports and life, no matter their abilities or motivations! 

Let’s create a world where balance in sports leads to happier, healthier, and more fulfilled young people! 🌈 

Article added: Wednesday 02 October 2024 written by Lou Milne