Netball Northern Ireland

What Netball Northern Ireland does

Netball Northern Ireland (Netball NI) is the officially recognized national governing body for the sport of netball in Northern Ireland, affiliated with World Netball and Europe Netball and headquartered at Stormont Estate, Belfast. The organization coordinates and administers all aspects of the sport within the jurisdiction, operating a comprehensive grassroots-to-elite pathway. Its core product set spans membership programs for individuals, clubs, and schools; eight senior league divisions plus a Premier League and associated shield/cup competitions; three junior age-group leagues (U14, U16, U19); five National Academy tiers (U15, U17, U19, U21, and Emerging Warriors) feeding into the senior NI Warriors squad that competes internationally in events such as the Celtic Cup; recreational programs (Walking Netball, Social Netball hub nights); and education programs for coaches and officials.

The business model is membership- and event-based, with revenue generated through recurring individual and club membership fees (processed via the Sportlomo platform), recurring school affiliation fees, and transaction-based competition entry and umpire fees (£20 for school and U14/U16/U19 matches; £30 for Senior Leagues; £35 for Premier League). Additional funding flows from Sport NI (the principal strategic partner and likely primary funder), commercial sponsorship from a portfolio of official partners (Kukri kit supplier, Galgorm, Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, Simply Telecom, Sports Pro Travel, Physique, Netball UK for merchandise), and a Donate facility. There is no proprietary technology product; the digital surface is built around Sportlomo for membership, fixtures, results, and league tables, with the official website netballni.org serving as the primary information and registration hub. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors chaired by Stirling, with day-to-day operations led by a CEO and supported by performance, education, and youth-focused staff roles.

Name

Netball Northern Ireland

Legal name

Netball Northern Ireland

Website

https://netballni.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Netball Northern Ireland is the official national governing body for netball in Northern Ireland, administering competitions, national academies, and coaching programs for clubs, schools, and performance athletes across the jurisdiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• National sports federation
• Netball governing body
• Sports membership programs
• Competitive league management
• Athlete development pathway

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfast

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue generated from individual and club membership registrations through the Sportlomo platform.
2. School Affiliation Fees: Schools pay affiliation fees to join Netball NI's network, receiving access to resources, competitions, and support.
3. Competition Entry and Umpire Fees: Clubs and teams pay entry fees for league competitions. Umpire rates vary by age group: U14/U16/U19 matches and school matches are £20, Senior Leagues are £30, and Premier League is £35.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Netball Northern Ireland is the official national governing body for netball in Northern Ireland. It administers membership programs for individuals, clubs, and schools; organizes competitive leagues and cups at senior (Premier League, Senior 1-6) and junior (U14, U16, U19) levels; runs performance pathway programs (U15-U21 National Academies and the NI Warriors senior squad); delivers coach and umpire education; and facilitates social and recreational variants such as Walking Netball.

Product overview

Netball Northern Ireland is the governing body for netball sport in Northern Ireland, operating as a membership-based organization rather than a technology company. Its product portfolio consists of netball participation and competition programs including membership services for individuals, clubs, and schools; organized competitions across senior and junior levels (Premier League through Senior 6, plus U14/U16/U19 leagues); national representative programs (NI Warriors senior squad and National Academies for U15-U21); recreational variants (Walking Netball and Social Netball); and education programs for coaching and officiating development. The organization uses Sportlomo as its digital platform for registration and competition management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Netball NI Membership Programs Membership programs for individuals, clubs, and schools providing access to netball activities, competitions, and events across Northern Ireland. Registration is handled through the Sportlomo online platform.
• Senior Competitions (Premier League, Senior 1-6, Shield & Plate) Organized league and knockout competitions for adult netball teams across Northern Ireland, including Premier League, Senior 1-6, plus various shield, plate, and cup competitions managed by dedicated league managers.
• Junior Competitions (U14, U16, U19) League competitions for youth netball players across three age categories (U14, U16, U19), each managed by a dedicated league manager. Provides structured competitive pathways for young players in Northern Ireland.
• NI Warriors Senior National Squad Northern Ireland's senior international netball squad, selected to compete in events such as Celtic Cup 2025 (15 players) and Commonwealth Games. Supported by dedicated head coach, assistant coach, team manager, physiotherapist, and performance analyst.
• National Academies (U15, U17, U19, U21) Performance pathway programs across five age-group categories (U15, U17, U19, U21, plus Emerging Warriors and the senior Warriors squad) designed to develop elite netball talent through training camps, specialist coaching, and competitive match opportunities.
• School Affiliation Programs Affiliation packages for primary and secondary schools providing coaching resources, officiating guidance, safeguarding support, teacher training, and access to school-specific netball leagues and competitions across Northern Ireland.
• Walking Netball Modified netball sessions designed for participants who want to play at a slower pace, focusing on low-impact fitness, fun, social connection, and gentle exercise rather than competition. Targeted at adults and seniors seeking recreational participation.
• Social Netball (Let's Get Social) Non-competitive match play, fitness, and social netball sessions open to non-league players, including organized hub nights and summer league access. Provides an entry route for participants not yet ready for competitive leagues.
• Education & Officiating Programs Training and development programs for coaches and officials, including qualifications, workshops, and continuing professional development opportunities. Underpins the umpire workforce required to officiate league and school matches across Northern Ireland.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GalgormminorOthersLuxury resort and spa in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Listed as an official partner on the partners page, likely providing venue or sponsorship support.
• Kingsbridge Healthcare GroupminorOthersPrivate hospital group based in Belfast. Listed as an official partner, potentially providing sports medicine or healthcare support.
• KukricoreOthersSpecialist sportswear supplier. Official kit partner providing playing kit and merchandise for NI Warriors and members. Merchandise available through Netball UK.
• Netball UKcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUK-wide netball retail and distribution partner. Sells official NI Warriors merchandise and kit. Key channel for merchandise sales.
• Simply TelecomminorOthersTelecommunications provider listed as official partner, potentially providing connectivity or sponsorship support.
• Sport NIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthern Ireland's leading independent trust for sport. Primary funder and strategic partner for sport development in Northern Ireland. Key stakeholder in performance programs.
• Sports Pro TravelminorOthersTravel management company specializing in sports travel. Provides travel arrangements for teams and competitions.
• PhysiqueminorOthersSports nutrition brand listed as an official partner, likely providing nutritional support or sponsorship.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Netball Scotland: National governing body for netball in Scotland, a like-for-like peer of similar size operating an analogous structure of leagues, academies, and a national squad (Scottish Thistles) within a comparable population footprint.
• Netball Ireland: All-island governing body for netball across the Republic of Ireland, the cross-border equivalent to NNI. Operates a similar pathway structure and a higher-profile national team, providing the most natural expansion adjacency for NNI.
• Netball England: National governing body for netball in England, the most direct functional peer. Operates the same membership, league, academy, and national-team model at significantly greater scale within a much larger population.
• Scottish Hockey: National governing body for hockey in Scotland, a peer federation of similar scale and small-market dynamics to NNI. Operates the same club, school, league, and academy model with comparable reliance on sportscotland funding.
• Welsh Netball: National governing body for netball in Wales; runs membership, league, academy, and Wales national team programs. Closest UK peer in terms of small-jurisdiction scale and bilingual governance complexity.

Broad incumbents

• Basketball Ireland: National governing body for basketball across Ireland. Operates a comparable club-and-school affiliation model, multiple national age-group squads, and a member-funded governance structure targeting similar school-age participants.
• Netball Australia: National governing body for netball in Australia and one of the largest netball federations globally. Same sport, same NGB mandate, but at vastly greater scale and commercial profile — useful as a benchmark for the upper bound of the federation model.
• Swim Ireland: All-island governing body for swimming, diving, and water polo. Operates a similar pathway-from-schools-to-senior-international-team model with public-sector funding and a comparable headcount scale to NNI.
• Hockey Ireland: National governing body for hockey in Ireland (all-island). Comparable women's-team-sport federation with similar scale, member-club structure, and reliance on Sport Ireland/Sport NI-type public funding — illustrating an adjacent women's-sport model in the same island context.
• Netball New Zealand: National governing body for netball in New Zealand, running the Silver Ferns pathway and a domestic league structure. Comparable in mandate and product mix, with a far larger commercial footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/netballni
• Facebookfacebook.com/netballni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/netball-northern-ireland

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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