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__**Analysis**__ Origins: The origins of netball date back to when basketball was first invented for men in 1891 by James Naismith, a Canadian physical education teacher working in the USA at the time. Naismith developed basketball as an indoor sports activity for his students at the YMCA Training School. A year later the game was modified for women. Over several years, at a training college in England, the rules of the game were modified even further to create a totally new sport called "net ball". Social Meaning: Netball is reportedly played by "over 20 million people worldwide" in more than 70 countries (Wikipedia, 2011). Netball is the most popular sport for woman in Australia and New Zealand. This sport is primarily an amatuer sport, played for fitness and social interaction. It was not until the late 20th century that an elite domestic competition developed in New Zealand and in 1998 Netball was played competitively in the Commonwealth Games. Participants: Although it is primarily played by women and girls, the popularlity of the sport is increasing for men in some parts of the world. New Zealand currently has one of the strongest men's netball leagues in the world, travelling internationally on an annual basis to play the Australian men's team.

__**Argument (Social Considerations)**__ Finances: Netball is not a particularly expensive sport to play. A social game of indoor netball costs roughly $8.00 per player. YMCA establishments and some council operated facilities charge a cheaper rate. When playing outdoor netball for a club, there are a few more costs involved. Players will incur fees for uniforms and usually a one-off season fee. Family & Geographical Region: Netball is a sport that is suitable for the whole family to play and/or spectate at. There are 2 major outdoor netball competitions operating in the Christchurch region, one at Hagley and the other at Rangiora. Gender Beliefs: As mentioned earlier, although primarily played by women, popularity of the sport is increasing among men. In a mixed game of netball, 3 males can be on the court at any one time (one in the goal third, one in the defensive third and one as a centre court player). It is my belief that past preconceptions about netball only being for women are diminishing as each year passes. Accessibility to Equipment: Very little equipment is needed to play a game of netball - ball, bibs, playing court and 2 shooting rings. For a full game, each team consists of 7 players. A netball court is divided into 3 thirds, with the 2 end thirds having a shooting semi-circle and a shooting ring. There are many modifications of the game which require more or less equipment (for example, a game of 'half court' requires less players, a smaller playing area and only 1 shooting ring). Netball skills sessions can be run with something as simple as 1 netball and perhaps a few cones.

__**Hypothesis**__ ** __If__ New Zealand can reclaim some dominance over the Australian Diamonds in the upcoming tests, __then__ a number of young New Zealand girls will be inspired to further pursue their netball careers.** It is my belief that the success of the New Zealand Ferns and the subsequent television coverage largely influences netball participation rates.

__**Suggestions (6 Dimensions of Wellness)**__ Social: ...  Physical: ... Mental: ...