Photo Credit: Christchurch Netball Walking Netball Programme Nov 2025

Walking Netball is a great adaptation of traditional netball, specifically designed to be inclusive of a range of ages and fitness levels. The only difference? Players walk instead of running. Modifying the game in this way reduces the impact on joints and is gentler on the body. It’s an awesome alternative for returning to play post injury or pregnancy, or if you’re looking for an exciting way to stay active.

Speaking to some Walking Netball regulars, they tell of how they love the game because:

“It allows me to play without worrying about my knee”

“It’s a good chance to be social”

“Less serious, more laughs than standard netball”

There’s no need to rally together a team – just turn up to a session at your local centre and teams will be allocated. It’s a great chance to meet new people as well.

Walking Netball programmes are currently offered in nine of our Zone’s sixteen Centres:

Christchurch Netball Centre: 10am-11am every Wednesday in term time

Marlborough Netball Centre: 9:30am-10:30am & 5:30pm-6:30pm every Tuesday

Malvern Netball Centre: Tuesday evenings (Dates TBC)

Mid Canterbury Netball Centre: 9:30am-10:30am Tuesdays in term time

Motueka Netball Centre: 10:00am-11:00am Tuesdays in term time

Nelson Netball Centre: 10:45am-11:45am Tuesdays in term time

Netball South Canterbury: 6:45pm-7:45pm Thursdays, late July to late August

North Canterbury Netball Centre: 10am Tuesdays

Selwyn Netball Centre: 10:30am Fridays, until December 12th, then restarting January 31st

Find out more by contacting your local centre!

Article added: Tuesday 02 December 2025