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Draft:Netball France

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Netball France
SportNetball
JurisdictionFrance
Founded2020
AffiliationWorld Netball
Regional affiliationNetball Europe
PresidentBethany Lord
SecretaryJayne Abbott
Official website
netballfrance.com
France

Netball France is the French national governing body for netball recognised by the World Netball and Europe Netball.[1] Founded in 2020,[2] it is responsible for national competitions, team selection, and international matches.[3][4][5]

As of July 25, 2024, Netball France achieved the minimum number of international matches to qualify for a position in the world rankings, entering 29th of 47.[6]

Asha Francis joined as head coach in September 2024,[7] and Geva Mentor joined as performance director in April 2024.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Vimal, Sankar (8 March 2023). "Netball France given full membership by World Netball". inside the games.
  2. ^ "Netball France 89899452000028- sirene.fr". www.sirene.fr. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  3. ^ "About". Netball France. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  4. ^ "Pays basque : Le netball, ce sport qui rassemble les expatriés anglo-saxons de la Côte basque". SudOuest.fr (in French). 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  5. ^ "A Anglet, le netball, ce sport anglo-saxon qui prend ses aises depuis cinq ans". SudOuest.fr (in French). 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  6. ^ Reynolds, Sophie (2024-07-25). "France Enter World Netball World Rankings for the First Time". World Netball. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  7. ^ "Asha Francis: Ex-Team Bath boss' 'tough journey' to France head coach role". BBC Sport. 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  8. ^ "Geva Mentor CBE". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2 October 2024.