Malta national netball team explained

Country:Malta
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The Malta national netball team participates in International tournaments, representing the country of Malta. They are part of Netball Europe and are a full member of the International Netball Federation (INF).[1] They are also associate members of FENA (Federation of European Netball Associations). Malta achieved an International Ranking position in 2012.[2] As of 7 March 2018, they are currently ranked 37th in the INF World Rankings.[3] The Netball Association of Malta is located is located in Sliema, Malta.[4] The President is Ms. Sandra Farrugia, and the Secretary is Ms. Josianne Gatt.[5] Helga Turban is the head coach of the U21 side.[6]

The Malta Netball Association league is played every Sunday at Kirkop Complex. There are 3 divisions playing, 1st, 2nd and Under 21s.[7]

Malta participated in the World Youth Netball Championships held in Glasgow, Scotland in 2013. They played against the following teams:

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In 2012, the U21 team competed in the Euro Championships, beating Northern Ireland 47-30. This was followed by a loss to England 65-22. Malta's Holly Robinson was voted the best player of the tournament.[9]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.netball.org/about-the-inf-organisation-effective-governance-administration/members Netball.org
  2. http://netballeurope.com/index.php/home/our-members Netball Europe
  3. http://www.netball.org/index.php/thrilling-world-class-events/current-world-rankings Netball.org
  4. http://www.maltayp.com/company/4545/Netball_AssociationMalta Maltayp
  5. http://nocmalta.org/associations/malta-netball-association/ Noc Malta
  6. http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20120313/sport/Malta-U-21-netball-team-third-in-group.410896 Times of Malta
  7. https://www.facebook.com/MaltaNetballAssociation/info Malta Netball Association
  8. http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/sports/othersports/29337/malta-netball-team-to-compete-at-the-world-championships-in-glasgow-20130823 Malta Today
  9. http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20120310/sport/Malta-U-21-netball-team-in-Euro-Championships.410475 Times of Malta