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Netball Network Scores Friendships Beyond the Court
25 Oct
Summary
- Netball group fosters friendships, especially for those struggling to connect.
- A Halloween tournament featured mandatory costumes and social fun.
- The network has grown to 30 clubs across the North West.
A woman named Izzy Mills, aged 28, established a netball network called Nice Netball to combat loneliness and foster friendships. Mills found it challenging to meet people in her twenties after experiencing a difficult time at school. She aimed to create a social space where women could have fun and play netball, which has since expanded to 30 clubs throughout the North West.
Nice Netball attracts women aged 18 to 87, offering a vital social connection in an era of increasing isolation, especially since Covid-19. The network has provided support for women experiencing post-natal depression and divorce. Recently, the group organized a Halloween tournament in Liverpool, a spirited event where elaborate costumes were a requirement and playing netball was secondary to the festive atmosphere.
