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March 29, 2008
The next General Council Meeting will be held on March 29th. The meeting will be held at the Brownsville Recreation Center which is located at 1555 Linden Blvd., in Brooklyn New York. All members are urged to make a special effort to attend as there are a number of important matters down for discussion.

March 30, 2008
North East Regional trials for USA Under 21 and Open Squads at Orange High School in New Jersey. Trials for the USA open squad and the USA Under 21 team will be held on March 30th 2008 at the Flatbush YMCA which is located at 1401 Flatbush Ave., in Brooklyn New York. The trials will begin at 8:00 AM and is aimed specifically at players in the North East Region, however interested players from other regions who wish to attend are welcome to do so.

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PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENTS
April 19, 2008
AGAPE Sports Club Rally will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. Click here to get all information about this tournament.

May 17, 2008
Crusaders Netball Rally will be held in Queens, New York. For more info email Crusadersnetball@hotmail.com

June 21 & 22, 2008
USANA National Championships 2008 will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. This year's tournament promises to be bigger and better than ever. know more. For additional information contact MTO@USANetball.com Looking forward to seeing you at this championships.

July 5th 2008

Lauderhill Youth Netball Tournament. The Lauderhill Angels will be hosting their Annual Youth Netball Tournament on July 5th 2008 at the Lauderhill Sports Park which is located in Lauderhill Florida.            know more

 
  About USANA  
 
  About USANA  
  The United States of America Netball Association (USANA), Inc., the governing body of netball in the USA, was founded in New York in 1992. It is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

 USANA Mission Statement

 USANA Goal

 USANA Functions

 USANA Scope

 USANA Constitution & By Laws

 USANA Code of Conduct

 USANA Executive Team

 
   
   MISSION STATEMENT  
  USANA is dedicated to promoting and expanding the sport of netball across the USA through education, training and implementation of the sport in schools, colleges and recreational facilities.

 GOAL

The goal of promoting and expanding netball is to help children and women learn a new sport leading to lifetime participation.
It is USANA's aim to encourage increased participation in netball and to continue to develop and foster interest in the sport at all levels and all ages.
USANA provides a unique outlet for women athletes within the USA and is committed to building America to a world-class netball authority. It strives to accomplish this through development of players, coaches and officials at all levels.

 
USANA functions on many levels:

  • it promotes and expands netball;

  • it advocates in both the public and private sectors for funds;

  • it fosters netball education and training, through video tapes, media coverage,

  • commercials and newspaper advertisements;

  • it actively supports initiatives that promise to deliver these programs in a

  • sound fashion.


  •  USANA SCOPE:

    USANA currently has affiliates in several states across the USA; California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, District of Columbia, Tennessee, Nevada, Washington, Arizona and Virginia. It is a member of IFNA (International Federation of Netball Associations), the sole governing body for Netball throughout the world. www.netball.org.

     
    USANA Constitution & By Laws:

    You can download a copy of the Constitution and Bylaws that was amended on July 14, 2007, by clicking here.

    1. NAME

    The name of the Association shall be United States of America Netball Association (hereinafter referred to as "USANA").

    2. INTERPRETATION

    In this Constitution and Bylaws, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

    "USANA" shall refer to the United States of America Netball Association a not-for-profit organization.

    "Executive" shall refer to the Executive Committee duly empowered to carry out the business of the USANA;

    "National Council" shall refer to the Executive Committee and accredited delegates representing members of the USANA as set out in Clause 4 hereof;

    "Member" shall refer to a Member of the USANA as set out in Clause 4 hereof

    "Associate Member" shall refer to an Associate Member of the USANA as set out in Clause 4 hereof;

    "Affiliate" shall refer to a Affiliate Member as set out in Clause 4 hereof;

    "Area Association" shall refer to an Area Association as set out in
    Clause 4 hereof;

    “Region” The geographical area of USANA shall be divided into regions: North-East which shall include states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island; East which shall include the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, W. Virginia, District of Columbia and Kentucky; South-East which shall include the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico; South which shall include Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas; Central which shall include Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota; North-West which shall include Alaska, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon; South-West and Pacific which shall include Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, California, Hawaii and New Mexico.

    "National Championship" shall refer to the National Championships stated by
    the USANA;

    "National Club Championship" shall refer to the National Club Championships as set out in Clause 8 hereof;

    "National Area Association Championship "shall refer to the National Area Association Championships as set out in Clause 8 hereof;
    "AGM" shall refer to the Annual General Meeting of the USANA, which shall be held once in every calendar year;

    "Specially Convened Meeting "shall be a meeting called by at least two-thirds of the
    members (of whatever capacity) of USANA;

    "National Council Meeting "shall be a meeting of the USANA Executive Committee and
    Council members as defined in Clause 4 hereof;

    "Financial Year" shall refer to the financial year of USANA
    running from June 1st to May 31st in the next year;

    "Delegate" shall refer to any person authorized in writing to act on behalf of any Member as defined in Clause 4 hereof;

    "AFNA" refers to the Americas Federation of Netball Associations;

    "IFNA" refers to the International Federation of Netball Associations;

    Any matter included in this Constitution and Bylaws referring to the feminine gender shall also be deemed to incorporate the masculine gender and vice versa.

    3. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

    (a) To promote the game of Netball throughout the United States of America;

    (b) To promote International competition and representation in and by the United States of America;

    (c) To encourage affiliation of all groups playing the game of Netball in the United States of America to the USANA directly or indirectly, through an Area Association;

    (d) To encourage and develop efficient standards of administration, playing, officiating, tutoring and coaching in the United States of America;

    (e) To promote good sportsmanship and fair play;

    (f) To manage the affairs of Netball within the format of the National Association;

    (g) To raise funds from sponsorship and other sources to finance the affairs of the USANA;

    (h) To cause the USANA to become full members of the Americas Federation of Netball Associations and the International Federation of Netball Associations thus allowing participation in International Competition;

    (i) To efficiently communicate with all Members and governing bodies, other sports associations and outside agencies;

    (j) To promote the game of Netball through the national education system.

    4. MEMBERSHIP

    (a) There shall be no limitation on the number of registered members in the USANA. Membership shall be open to all regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or age.

    (b) The membership of the USANA (hereinafter referred to as "the Members") shall consist of: -

    i. Area Association: An Area Association shall be construed as an association which is formed in a particular geographical area in order for a minimum of three clubs to participate in regular competition provided that such Association shall be properly formed and regulated. A "state" as usually accepted may have more than one area association provided that each association's boundaries are properly defined and agreed by the Council. Area Associations shall be deemed to be Full Members of the USANA and have two (2) votes at any meeting;

    ii. Associate Member: An Associate Member shall be constructed as an entity with at least seven registered participants, which is either a Netball Club or the Netball section of a club; or the Netball section of a school college or university where an Area Association is not in existence and they shall be deemed to be Associate Members. These members can send one delegate to General Council Meetings and AGM but is not allowed to vote.;

    iii. "Affiliate": An Affiliate Member shall be any person or persons operating either individually or as a club who does not have at least seven registered members and does not fulfill Clause 4(b)(i) shall be deemed to be an Affiliate Member. These members can send one delegate to General Council Meetings and AGM but this delegate is not allowed to vote.

    (c) All applications for membership of the USANA shall be at the discretion of the Executive Committee. In case of refusal by the Executive Committee, such applicant may appeal to a full meeting of the Council for inclusion in the USANA. Reasons for refusal may include but are not limited to the prior existence of an affiliated Area Association or an improperly formed Association.

    (d) On acceptance as a Member (in any capacity) of the USANA such Members shall be deemed to have agreed with the Constitution and Bylaws as set down in the Constitution whether or not a written statement shall have been signed to that effect

    (e) Every Member (of whatever capacity) shall send to the Secretary of the USANA in writing details of its Constitution and officers prior to full membership being granted. Each Member also undertakes to meet all fees and subscriptions levied by the USANA as stated in Clause 5(d) of the document.

    (f) Any Member (of whatever capacity) who fails to renew its annual membership within three (3) months, shall if it reapplies for re-instatement at a later date, be considered to be a returning member (of whatever capacity) and shall be liable to pay the appropriate reinstatement fee as stated on Clause 5(d) of this document.

    5. FINANCIAL MATTERS

    (a) A Treasurer shall be elected to carry out all matters appertaining to the financial condition of the USANA.

    (b) A Statement of Account as at 31st May in each and every year or at the date of the AGM (whichever shall be the later date) will be reviewed by a Certified Public Accountant independent of the person originally preparing such statement of account. It shall be submitted to members prior to the Annual General Meeting of the Association.

    (c) All Members (of whatever capacity) must settle all fees and debts with the USANA before they shall be allowed to participate in any event organized by the USANA. No Full Member shall be allowed to vote unless all fees and debts with the USANA are settled. A late fee assessed at $25.00 per month shall be assessed against any Member defaulting from payment up to a maximum of three (3) months. Following the period of three months, such further nonpayment shall result in that Member having to reapply for reinstatement as a new Member. Such member shall be deemed to have lapsed their membership and shall not be eligible to participate in any capacity before reinstatement is approved.

    (d) Membership fees shall cover the period of one (1) Financial Year and shall be calculated as follows:

    Area Associations $500.00

    Associate Member Clubs $150.00

    Affiliates $75.00

    Application Fee $25.00

    Reinstatement Fee $75.00

    I. Each Area Association shall be responsible for communication between clubs and USANA where necessary.

    II. Each Area Association shall submit a list of all clubs and affiliates that is affiliated to the said Association.

    III. Clubs affiliated through an Area Association cannot attend USANA meetings unless.

    (a) A written invitation is sent by the President.
    (b) That club also registers directly with USANA and pays all necessary fees of an Associate Member as stated above.

    IV. All Area Associations shall supply their member clubs and affiliates with ID’s to verify their membership.

    V. USANA will supply membership cards to all Associate Members and Affiliate Member of USANA.

    VI. USANA shall be responsible for affiliation fees due to
    IFNA and/or AFNA each year.

    (e) Any increase or change to USANA Membership fees and/or subscription shall be agreed by a two-thirds majority to those entitled to vote at a National Council Meeting.

    (f) In the event of the dissolution of this Association, all the remaining assets and property of the corporation shall, after disbursement of the necessary expenses thereof, be distributed to such organizations as shall qualify under section 501(C)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, subject to an order of a justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.

    6. VOTING RIGHTS AND PROCEDURES

    (a) At least half of the Full Members of the USANA must be present at any Annual General Meeting and Council Meetings to make it a quorum.

    (b) Only full Members of the USANA shall have the right to vote at Annual General and Council Meetings. Such full Members shall have two (2) delegates at every meeting, with each having the right to cast one (1) vote at a meeting of the USANA.

    (c) In the event that any full Member of the USANA is unable to attend any general or specially convened meeting of the USANA they shall be able to give written proxy by way of a form supplied by the USANA to any other Full Member eligible to vote;

    (d) No Full Member shall be allowed to vote unless that Full Member is fully paid-up.

    (e) Voting procedure shall follow the generally accepted parliamentary procedure and shall be as follows:

    i. A motion shall be proposed and a seconded; if the President shall then ask for further discussion on that motion. If not seconded the motion shall be abandoned.

    ii. The President will then ask the Members for any amendments to the motion. If amendments are received and seconded, the President shall ask for further discussion. If not seconded, the amendment is abandoned.

    iii. The Amendment is then voted on. If it is carried, then the original motion shall fail. If the Amendment is not carried, the original becomes, once again, the motion. The Amendment procedure can then be invoked again by the President and the same procedure followed.

    iv. If all Amendments to any motion fail, the original motion is voted on. Once a motion is carried, no further amendments are permitted and the motion is now accepted.


    7. OFFICERS

    (a) The officers of the Association shall be as follows:

    i. President

    ii. Vice-President
    iii. Secretary
    iv. Treasurer
    v. Asst. Secretary/Treasurer
    vi. National Development Officer
    vii. National Technical Officer
    viii. Match and Tournament Officer
    ix Public Relations Officer
    x. Immediate Past President

    These officers shall form the Executive Committee of the USANA (hereinafter referred to as Executive Members).

    (b) Each Area Association shall be permitted to send two delegates to each meeting of the National Council and the Annual General Meeting.

    (c) Officers of the USANA shall be elected biannually at the Annual General Meeting of the USANA. Newly elected members of the Executive Committee shall take up office immediately following the Annual General Meeting provided that all events scheduled for the date of the Annual General Meeting shall have been completed. The outgoing members of the Executive Committee shall remain in office until all events (of whatever nature) scheduled for the same timeframe as the AGM have been completed. Outgoing members of the Executive Committee shall turn over all records and correspondence to the incoming members of the Executive Committee within 30 days of the date of the Annual General Meeting. No more than three (3) officers may come from any one Area Association or other member forming part of USANA.

    (d) Nominations for officers must be received in writing and the person proposing and seconding must be Members of the USANA. The Executive Committee shall send out nomination papers three (3) months before each Annual General Meeting. Details of all Nominees shall be sent to all Area Associations at least 14 days prior to the date of the AGM. No further nominations shall be permitted on the day of election unless there shall be insufficient nominations received.

    (e) Should there be less than two (2) nominations received in writing the Executive Committee shall have the right to request further nominations from the Members. Where more than one person is correctly nominated and seconded there shall be an election by way of secret ballot to decide a winner. If not, this nominee shall take the position unopposed.

    (f) All nominations must be accompanied by a written consent of the nominee. Each nominee must be a direct or indirect member of the USANA

    (g) In the event of resignation, notice of any intention to resign must reach the Secretary, of USANA sixty days before the resignation takes effect until. Until the effective date, the officer must carry out his/her duties.

    (h) Any executive member failing to participate in three properly convened meetings of the Executive in any one year and/or failing to perform their duties as laid down in the Bylaws, shall be deemed to have relinquished their position on the Executive. Properly convened meetings shall mean notice having been given at least 28 days prior to such meeting, such notice to include date, time and venue. No more than one (1) Executive Committee meeting shall be held in any one (1) month. Any defaulting Executive Member shall turn over all papers, documents and records relating to USANA business to the President or the Secretary. If the defaulting member shall be the President and/or the Secretary, the records shall be turned over to such member of the Executive as the Executive shall designate by written notification.

    (i) In the event of a vacancy by death, illness, resignation or casual vacancy, the Executive Committee shall have the power to appoint an eligible person to act in that capacity until the next National Council meeting or Annual General Meeting which ever shall be sooner. Eligible persons should first be drawn from the list of Nominees from the immediately prior AGM provided such Nominee wishes to take up the vacant position.

    (j) The USANA Executive Committee shall have the right to form sub-committees as needed.

    (k) At least two-thirds of the Executive Committee must be present at any meeting of the Executive for it to be considered a quorum.

    8. NATIONAL EVENTS

    (a) There shall be a National Area Championship each year and National Club Championship each year. (Club shall be as defined in Clause 4(ii) of this constitution and shall be affiliated members of USANA through any of its membership levels). The venue for such championships shall rotate between fully paid-up Members.

    (b) Members wishing to host the Championship should submit a bid to USANA by January 15th of the year prior to the Championship. The bid should detail how it would benefit the members' Association and USANA, and give details showing that they are capable of hosting this prestigious event. The Members of the USANA Executive Committee shall select the winning bid for the Championships and inform the winner no later than March 31st of the same year. (c) All national championship matches shall be played according to the International Code of Rules as set down by IFNA in conjunction with tournament rules.

    9. DISCIPLINE

    The USANA Executive Committee may, after receiving the ratification of the National Council have the right to take disciplinary action against any defaulting Member or registered participant of any Member (of whatever capacity) by way of any or all of the following:

    (a) Warning; (b) Reprimand; (c) Fine; (d) Suspension.

    There shall be a right of appeal against such decision. Such appeal shall be heard by at least five members of the National Council provided that any of these members are not members of the Appellant. The decision of such Appeals Committee shall be considered to be the decision of the National Council and shall be final. All penalties imposed by the first hearing shall be operative pending the decision of any appeal. Notice on any appeal must be made in writing to the secretary of the USANA within 14 days of the receipt of the decision. A non-refundable fee of US$75.00 must accompany such appeal. USANA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the Appellant. Decisions of the Appeals Committee shall be by way of simple majority.

    10. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

    (a) An Annual General Meeting of the USANA shall be held once in every calendar year at a date to be notified to the Members by the Executive. At least three months' notice of any such annual general meeting shall be given to the Members of the USANA.

    (b) Any Member of the USANA (of whatever capacity) shall be entitled to attend such meeting but only Members of the USANA as set out below shall be entitled to vote provided they are fully paid up as in accordance with Clause 4(b)(i). Each full Member shall have two (2) votes and two (2) delegates, one (1) vote per delegate unless voting by proxy for an absent Full Member.

    (c) Any Member may introduce an item to the Agenda for such meeting provided notice of such item is sent to the Secretary for inclusion at least 21 days prior, to the date of the Meeting.

    (d) National Council Meeting shall be held three times in any one calendar year at a venue to be determined by the Executive and notice of venue date and time given at least six(6) weeks in advance. Preference shall be given to dates coinciding with other National or Nationally attended events.

    11. RULES REGULATIONS AND BINDING DECISIONS

    (a) Decisions concerning the Constitution and bylaws shall become operative for the Association immediately at the inaugural meeting and thereafter any alterations and/or amendments shall become operative at each Annual General Meeting;

    (b) The Constitution and Bylaws of the USANA and decisions made by the National Council shall be binding on all Members;

    (c) Disciplinary measures shall be enforced where a Member is seen to adopt any rule or regulation or action, that conflicts with the interests of the USANA.

    12. DOMICILE

    For the purpose of this Constitution, USANA shall be deemed to be incorporated and registered under the laws of the State of New York.

    13. AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

    (a) Any amendment to the Constitution and Bylaws of this Association may be proposed by any direct Member of USANA;

    (b) Notice of any proposed amendments must be made in writing to the Secretary at least three months prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting;

    (c) Any proposed amendments shall be circulated to the membership 21 days prior to the date of the AGM;

    (d) Amendments to the Constitution require agreement by a two­-thirds majority of those present and entitled to vote at any AGM. A simple majority at any AGM may amend the Bylaws.

    14. INDEMNITY

    a) No matter, act or thing done by the Executive Committee, National Council or other sub-committees or other persons acting under the powers delegated to them by the National Council shall be deemed to be invalidated only by reason of any inadvertent irregularity in appointment.

    b) Every member of the National Council and USANA Executive Committee or other properly delegated committee or person shall be indemnified by the USANA against all costs and losses for which they may become liable by reason of any act or thing done by them in discharge of any duty performed by and with the authority of the USANA Executive Committee or the National Council as deemed necessary by the National Council.

    15. ARBITRATION AND MATTERS NOT PROVIDED FOR

    If any dispute shall arise on the interpretation of this Constitution or the need arises to deal with any matter not provided for in this Constitution or Bylaws, application shall be made in writing to the Secretary, who shall refer the same to the USANA Executive, who shall request an emergency National Council Meeting to make a decision that shall be binding on all parties.

    ANNEX 1

    BYLAW
    S


    1. RULES OF THE GAME

    (a) The USANA Executive Committee shall distribute amended rules as laid down under the International Code of Rules provided by IFNA as soon as practicably possible.

    (b) The USANA Executive Committee shall decide in respect of domestic matches the date of implementation of amended rules established under the International Code of Rules as decided by IFNA.

    (c) Matches shall be controlled by two qualified umpires, who should
    be affiliated to the USANA, or who holds a recognized qualification at
    National Level from another country (which
    shall have previously been ratified by the USANA Executive Committee).

    2. AREA ASSOCIATION

    (a) Area Associations shall be responsible for organizing their own competitions and administering the game of Netball provided that such competitions and administration do not conflict generally with the accepted principles of USANA.

    (b) The Area Associations shall determine the boundaries of their Area Associations. In the event of a conflict the boundaries shall be agreed at a meeting of the National Council.

    (c) Each Area Association shall be responsible for ensuring that each Club within their Area Association is kept fully appraised of all matters occurring within USANA.

    (d) Each Area Association shall be responsible for their fees and for their onward transmission to USANA at the dates as set out in Clause 5 of of the USANA Constitution.

    (e) Only those Area Associations, that have paid all fees and debts, shall be entitled to participate in nationally organized events.

    (f) Only members of affiliated Area Associations, Associate or Affiliate Members as defined in this Constitution shall be permitted to
    participate in USANA events unless specially invited by USANA. Membership cards must be available for inspection if so requested by the event organizer.

    3. INDIVIDUAL CLUBS AND AFFILIATES

    (a) Only those clubs and Affiliates who are fully paid-up shall be entitled to participate in nationally organized events.

    (b) Where a club or Affiliate is operating within an area for which no Area Association has been formed, that club or Affiliate shall be responsible for the payment of all membership and fees as laid down in the Constitution and Bylaws. In the event of non-payment, that club or Affiliate shall not be eligible to participate in any capacity in any event or competition organized by USANA.

    4. PLAYING QUALIFICATIONS

    (a) "Amateur Status" refers to a person who competes for the love of the sport and as a means of recreation without material gain. To retain amateur status and be eligible for selection to Area Association or National Teams or to play in any competition organized by USANA no player may be allowed to accept any monies or goods by way of reward for such representative play. Sponsorship of teams and/or Area Associations or USANA is permitted provided that the rules of IFNA or any laws of the country or State of incorporation are not contravened in any way.

    (b) National Team selection will be made by way of trials or
    invitation (whichever may be deemed expedient by the USANA Executive
    Committee). Each player must be a Member of the Association
    as defined in the USANA Constitution and shall have been:-

    Born in the United States of America; or
    Have at least one parent of American nationality; or
    Have acquired American nationality by way of
    marriage or naturalization; or
    Have acquired permanent resident status; or
    Have obtained legal residency status in the United States of America and resided in the USA continuously for a period of one year immediately prior to selection.

    (c) Area Association Teams shall be formed of players who are Members as defined in the Constitution and shall:

    Have been born within the geographical area; or
    Have played for the Area Association during the previous playing year; or
    Live within the geographical boundaries of the Association; or
    iv. be affiliated through a club competing in that Area Association.

    Be Affiliated through a club competing in that Area Association No player shall be allowed to represent more than one club or Area Association or Country.

    (d) Under 21 National and Area Association teams shall comprise of players who shall be under 21 years of age at midnight on 31st August of a particular playing year or by such date as may be designated by IFNA and/or AFNA for international competition. All Under 21 players shall be bound by the same rules as set out in sub-clauses (a), (b) and (c) above.

    (e) Only registered Members as laid down in the Constitution shall be eligible to serve as a member of the USANA Executive Committee.

    5. COACHING AND UMPIRING SUB-COMMITTEES

    (a) The Coaching and Umpiring sub-Committees shall consist of a member from each Area Association with appropriate technical knowledge appointed by each Area Association; and

    (b) The National Development Officer and the Technical Officer.

    (c) The National Coaching Director and the National Umpiring Director shall be appointed by the USANA Executive Committee from a list of appropriately qualified individuals recommended by the USANA Technical Officer.
    Each of these committees shall have the right to co-opt further members if they deem it necessary.

    6. MATCH AND TOURNAMENT SUB-COMMITTEE

    The Match and Tournament Sub-Committee shall comprise of the Match and Tournament Officer, Secretary, the Treasurer, the Technical Officer, the National Development Officer and the Public Relations Officer.

    7. SELECTION SUB-COMMITTEE

    (a) The selection committee shall comprise of the National Coaching Director, the Technical Officer and the other suitably qualified Members from separate regions. In the event that such regional representatives are unavailable, then the Executive Committee may appoint such other appropriately qualified person or persons.

    (b) Regional Selection of players may take place where numbers permit. Such regional selection shall be handled by the duly appointed to carry out such task in that region. Those regionally selected players will then proceed through the National Selection process. Costs of regional selections shall be borne locally.

    8. UMPIRING AND COACHING QUALIFICATIONS

    (a) All Members currently holding umpiring and coaching qualifications as recognized by another national body shall be included in a Register to be held by the National Development Officer provided that such qualification can be ratified by the USANA Executive Committee. Such register shall be open to inspection by all Members at reasonable notice. Further tests of umpires and coaches will be carried out in accordance with guidelines laid down by the Umpiring and Coaching subcommittees and generally in accordance with the principles as laid down by AFNA.

    (b) Levels of umpiring qualifications shall be as follows:
    Level 1 (Preliminary), Level 2 (Intermediate) and Level 3 (Advanced or National Badge holder). Level 3 Umpires may seek accreditation (as laid down by AFNA/ INFA guidelines) to International Level.

    (c) Coaching qualifications shall be as follows:
    Level 1 (Preliminary), Level 2 (Intermediate) and level 3 (Advanced).

    (d) All Clubs and Area Associations should submit full details of all qualified umpires and coaches within their membership to the USANA Executive Committee for ratification.

    9. TERMS OF REFERENCE

    (a) National Council: The duties of the National Council shall include but not limited to:

    - Be responsible for the formation of policy;
    - Attend a meeting called for the purpose of forming and maintaining such policy;
    - Ratify the actions of the USANA Executive Committee generally

    (b) Executive Committee:

    - Be responsible for the administration of the affairs of USANA.
    - Ensure that USANA is affiliated (as appropriate) to IFNA and AFNA.
    - Be responsible for the management and control of the finances of USANA and make recommendation to the National Council as to the appointment of auditors.
    - Keep members appraised of matters pertaining to the promotion of Netball on a national basis.
    - Administer through its sub-committees various events, courses, and seminars.
    - Ensure that a meeting of the National Council be called twice a year.
    - Publish a calendar of events in a timely manner.
    - At the end of its tenure of office pass up all papers in an organized and timely manner to the next USANA Executive Committee.

    (c) President

    The President shall be the head of the USANA Association and shall:

    - Preside at all USANA Executive and Council Meetings.
    - Exercise a general supervision and interest in the USANA affairs.
    - Be available for consultation when required and listen to complaints.
    - Preside at any meeting of the USANA officers.
    - Serve as an impartial arbiter when necessary.
    - Sign certificates and awards and present badges and trophies to winners.
    - Be entitled to attend any meeting of the USANA.
    - Be an ex-officio member of all sub-committees;
    may attend the sub-committee meetings but does not have a vote.

    (d) Vice-President

    - Support the President at all times and be prepared to stand in for him/her when necessary.
    - Be entitled to attend any meeting of the USANA Executive or National Council.

    (e) Secretary

    - Maintain a written record of all proceedings of USANA.
    - Be responsible for correspondence (incoming and outgoing) between USANA and its
    Members and any other outside bodies.
    - All USANA correspondence MUST be sent by the Secretary after approval of the President.
    - Attend all sub-committee meetings if requested to do so in order to record proceedings but without the ability to vote.
    - Give written notices of all meetings in a timely manner.

    (f) Treasurer

    - Keep proper financial records.
    - Recommend action on financial matters to the USANA Executive Committee or National Council to which she will be responsible.
    - Be responsible for the USANA finances in accordance with the decisions of the USANA Executive Committee.
    - Be responsible for the presentation of a national budget based on the recommendations and information supplied by the USANA Executive Committee and/or National Council.
    - Be a full member of the Match and Tournament Committee.
    - Present written financial reports to the USANA Executive Committee and National Council at each respective meeting.
    - Present a written audited financial report to the AGM.

    (g) Technical Officer

    - Be responsible for the technical aspects of USANA;
    - Advise on and coordinate the work of the Umpiring and Coaching Sub-Committees;
    - Attend any other sub-committee meeting where he/she may advise on technical aspects but without the power to vote unless a member of that committee;
    - Advise the USANA Executive Committee and National Council on any technical matters
    - Advise the USANA Executive Committee and National Council on questions of rules of the game and interpretation
    - Maintain a database of ALL members holding umpiring and coaching qualifications as recognized by any region.
    - Be responsible for the training and assessment/examination or reassessment of candidates for the umpires/testers/screeners awards.
    - Appoint umpires to national and international competitions and matches.
    - Be responsible for answering technical queries in connection with umpiring and rules of the game.
    - Determine the qualification for umpires officiating at matches and competitions liaison with the match & tournament committee when appropriate.
    - Supply technical material for publication, as required and articles on umpiring and the rule interpretation.
    - Ensure that official rule changes and interpretations are disseminated through the administrative structure and
    - Be responsible for the organization of trials in conjunction with the Match & Tournament and Development Officer as directed by the USANA Executive to select players to represent the USA at home and abroad.
    - Coordinate selection a squad of players at each age group as authorized by the USANA Executive and in conjunction with the National Coaching Director.
    - Be represented at each match as appropriate and advise the USA Team Coach or Coaches on performance of players as appropriate.
    - Deal with any matter referred to it by the USANA Executive.

    (h) Match and Tournament Organizer

    - Be responsible for the work of the match and tournament sub-committee
    - Work closely with the Technical Officer, the President and other members of the match and tournament sub-committee
    - Recommend dates and venues
    - Assist the Technical Officer and National Development Officer as they may request

    (i) National Development Officer

    - Oversee the development of netball in the USA.
    - Prepare developmental programs for submission to the council for discussion, ratification,
    and implementation - annual seminars, workshops, clinics and training.
    - Such programs shall include areas of training, scheduling and coordinating of annual events
    in conjunction with the Technical Officer and Match & Tournament Organizer.
    - Shall be concerned with long term planning and in accordance with paragraph 1 hereof.
    - Attend developmental programs on behalf of the USANA
    - Educate the community on rules, interpretations and regulations that governs netball in
    conjunction with the Technical Officer if necessary.
    - Assist in grant funding allocation
    - Establish policies for the development of coaches and players.
    - Establish strategies to achieve those policies in conjunction with the Technical Officer.
    - Identify and implement monitoring procedures in conjunction with the Technical Officer,
    National Coaching Director and he national umpiring Director as appropriate.
    - Devise and implement a support system regionally and nationally to the further education
    of coaches in conjunction with the Technical Officer, the National Coaching Director and the
    National Umpiring Director as appropriate.

    (j) Public Relations Officer

    - Be responsible for publicizing USANA and its events through the media and any other available means.
    - Liaise with the President in promoting USANA and build up contacts with the media, public relation companies and possible sponsors.
    - Give advice on the layout and design of USANA's publications and advertising materials.
    - Be proactive in obtaining newsworthy items for publication on the website.

    (k) Immediate Past President

    In the event that the Past President is not re-elected as an executive officer. - Should automatically serve as an adviser to the incoming USANA Executive body
    - Does not have the right to vote at Executive Meetings.
    - Does not have the right to vote at National Council Meeting unless representing a member
    - Appointment shall be for a period of six (6) months.
    - If re-elected to a different office on the USANA executive Committee, shall carry out the full duties of the office as well as carry out the duties listed above.

    (l) Asst Secretary/ Treasurer

    - Shall be responsible for all matters, both financial and administrative, regarding membership of USANA including (but not limited to) circulation and collection of membership forms and cards; keeping all records of USANA members and distribution of membership cards.
    - Work in conjunction with the Development Officer in identifying potential new members for USANA and promoting the benefits of membership to the same.
    - Must be prepared to sit in for the Secretary or Treasurer in their absence.

    (m) National Coaching Committee

    - May comprise of the National Coaching Director, technical Officer and subject to ratification by the Executive Committee, National Team coaches or other such suitable qualified persons.
    - Shall be responsible for the administration of National Coaching courses testing curriculum and testing.
    _ Shall oversee regional coaching sub-committee and make recommendation for regional coaching initiatives.
    - Shall make developmental coaching recommendations to the Executive Committee National Council and regional Coaching sub-committee.
    - Shall identify and recommend suitable reference materials.

    (n) National Umpiring Committee

    - May compromise of the National Umpiring Director, Technical Officer; and subject to ratification by the Executive Committee, nationally- qualified umpires.
    - Shall be responsible for the administration of national umpiring courses testing curriculum and testing.
    - Shall oversee regional umpiring sub-committees and make recommendations for regional umpiring initiatives.
    - Shall make developmental umpiring recommendations to the Executive Committee, National Council and Regional umpiring sub-committees.
    - Shall identity and recommend suitable reference materials.

    10. FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES

    All Members shall be required to participate in every fund-raising activity in each calendar year.

    11. FURTHER MATTERS

    The USANA National Council reserve the right to add to these Bylaws and to clarify any matters raised herein further to the inaugural meeting of USANA.

     
    USANA Code of Conduct

    This Code of Conduct was adopted by the USANA Executives and General Council on ________________________ and can only be amended at a gathered quorum of the General Council by a simple majority vote. This code governs all Full, Associate and Affiliated members. Ignorance of this code will not be accepted as defense for Disciplinary Action placed on anyone for actions done after the above date.

    Preamble

    Commitment to ethical professional conduct is expected of every member (voting members, associate members, and affiliate members) of the United States of America Netball Association (USANA).

    This Code, consisting of imperatives formulated as statements of personal responsibility and identifies the elements of such a commitment. It contains many, but not all, issues members are likely to face.
    Section 1 outlines fundamental ethical considerations, while Section 2 addresses additional, more specific considerations of member conduct. Statements in Section 3 pertain more specifically to individuals who have a leadership role, whether in the National or Local Associations, club or team; or in a volunteer capacity such as with organizations like USANA. Principles involving compliance with this Code are given in Section 4. Principles covering National Representatives and Delegates are covered in Section 5.

    The Code is intended to serve as a basis for ethical decision making in the conduct of netball affairs. Secondarily, they may serve as a basis for judging the merit of a formal complaint pertaining to violation of any member ethical standards.

    Section1. This Code is concerned with how these fundamental imperatives apply to one's conduct as a Netball representative. These imperatives are expressed in a general form to emphasize that ethical principles which apply to Netball ethics are derived from more general ethical principles.

    It is understood that some words and phrases in a code of ethics are subject to varying interpretations, and that any ethical principle may conflict with other ethical principles in specific situations. Questions related to ethical conflicts can best be answered by thoughtful consideration of fundamental principles, rather than reliance on detailed regulations.

      Contents & Guidelines

      1. General Moral Imperatives

      2. More Specific Representative Responsibilities

      3. Organization Leadership Imperatives

      4. Compliance with this Code

      5. National Netball Team Representatives & Delegates of the USA


     
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      Executive Position: President

    Name: Matthias Wilkie

    Current Association: CANA (New York)
    Current Club: Pitons Netball Club

    Email: President@usanetball.com

    Bio: Mr. Wilkie a St. Lucian by birth has been involved in the sport of netball for a number of years.
    He has served in various administrative capacities on the executive of New York’s Caribbean American Netball Association, of which he is currently the sitting immediate past president. He has enjoyed success as the manager and coach of one of CANA’s leading clubs the Pitons. Matthias has received a number of distinguished awards both in the St. Lucian Community and the sporting community at large.

     
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      Executive Position: Vice President

    Name: Gailene Windsor

    Current Association: CANA (New York)

    Email: Vicepresident@usanetball.com

    Bio: Ms. Gailene Windsor, a former national player from St. Vincent & the Grenadines migrated to the United States in 1980. Ms. Windsor represented St. Vincent & the Grenadines from 1973 to 1979 and had the opportunity to represent St. Vincent at their first ever World Netball Championship. She also represented her local club in track and Field sports.

    After migration to New York, Ms. Windsor continued to be involved with the Vincentian Community in Sports & Culture. Her accomplishment include,

  • Presidency of the American Netball Association,

  • President and Co- Founder Of the Caribbean American Netball Association,

  • President of Hairoun Sports club;

  • Director of the Clarendon, Cortelyou, Beverly Block Association;

  • Secretary of the Central Brooklyn Soccer League;

  • Recording Secretary of the Council Organization of USA;

  • Fundraising Chairperson for the Hon. James Connolly;

  • Member of the 1994 Soccer World Cup Support Committee, St. Vincent;

  • Public Relations Officer for the Vinci Organization;

  • Member of the New York Democratic Club;

  • Co-Chair for the Hon. Una Clarke (Women for Political Action);

  • Plus many other Organization involvement


  • Currently, Gailene is the Executive Director for the Donna Reid Educational Fund
    A not-for-profit organization of which she has been instrumental in securing over
    One million dollars in funding from the New York City Council through Councilman Kendal Stewart.
    She has been recognized for her outstanding contributions by the United States
    Netball Association (USANA), and honored by the following groups;

  • Brooklyn Civic Association;

  • United Nation’s Women of Great Esteem”;

  • The Vincentian Business Community;

  • St. Vincent & the Grenadines Organization, USA;

  • St. Vincent Netball Association;

  • Wesley McDonald Democratic Club;

  • Citation from the Brooklyn Borough President Office;

  • Certificate of Merritt from the Hon. John Sampson Senator;

  • State of New York Legislative Resolution;

    currently works as a New York State Case Manager

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      Executive Position: Secretary

    Name: Carole Hokrein

    Club: Easy Spirits. ASSN. FLORIDA

    Email: Secretary@usanetball.com

    NETBALL ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • USANA Hall of Fame member
  • Tournament Director World Youth Championships 2005
  • Member of Regional Umpiring Committee
  • Former Regional Representative to Members’ Council of the IFNA Board
  • Head of Delegation, 2003 World Netball Championships, member of the founding    committee of USANA; first technical officer; prior vice-president; current secretary.
  • Former international umpire (England 1995).
  • Advanced Level Umpire.
  • Umpire Tester/Tutor
  • Level II Coach.
  • Beginner and Level I coach tester/tutor
  • U.21 county coach (Essex Metropolitan, England)
  • Member of District, County and Regional Committees
  • County squad administrator
  • Former coach Caribbean International Netball Club, England. 4th to 1st divisions in   successive seasons.
  • Founder of St. Paul’s Netball League, London
  • CPR-trained; qualified first aider/first responder.
  • Former district representative player

  • OTHER SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS/INTERESTS:

    Bowling (300 game); placed top 25 National Championships (60,000 entrants); county all-events champion; Golf
    Representative honors at swimming, 3-day event, field hockey.
    Zoneball – World Technical Advisor

    PROFESSIONAL: Founder and owner of allied healthcare company.
     
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      Executive Position: Treasurer

    Name: Natalie Moodie

    Current Association: Georgia Netball Association
    Current Club: Agape

    Email: Treasurer@usanetball.com

    Bio:

     
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      Executive Position: Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

    Name: Edna Cassels-Greer

    Current Association: Connecticut Netball Association Current
    Club: Bloomfield

    Email: Membershipsecretary@usanetball.com

    Bio:

     
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      Executive Position: Public Relations Officer

    Name: Carol Kellyman

    Current Association: Georgia Netball Association
    Current Club: Crusaders Atlanta

    Email: Publicrelations@usanetball.com

    Bio: Born in Jamaican and migrated to the United States of America in February, 1981. Played for and captained Kingston Technical High School Squad from 1979-81. Carol has also served in various administrative netball roles in the USA.

    Achievements are as follows:

  • Founding member of Massachusetts State Netball League (MSNL).
  • Secretary and Vice President, MSNL 1990-1995.
  • Member of Agape Sports Club, Inc, (AGS) Stone Mountain, Georgia from 2002-2007.
  • Sports Director, AGS, 2005.
  • Vice President, AGS, 2006.
  • Adjunct Membership Secretary, USANA from February 2006 to July 2007.

    Current positions held are:

  • President, Georgia Netball Association (GNA) for two terms from 2005 to 2007 and 2007-2009.
  • Vice President, Crusaders ATL Sports Club, from September 2007- present;
  • Public Relations Officer, USANA, July 2007 – June 2008.
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      Executive Position: Technical Officer

    Name: Patrick Heron

    Current Association: Georgia Netball Association

    Email: Technical@usanetball.com

    Bio: I have been a player, umpire and coach of Netball for over 25 years. During those years, in addition to the above, I have organized many leagues and many one day rallies, started teams and clubs and am one of the founders of the Clarendon Netball Association in Jamaica, W. I.

     
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      Executive Position: National Development Officer

    Name: Kunkell Blaine

    Current Association: CANA (New York)
    Current Club: Pitons Netball Club

    Email: Development@usanetball.com

    Bio: Mr. Blaine has been involved in netball for the past 20 years. His areas of involvement include; coaching, umpiring, time keeping, selection committee, MTO, invigilator, technical director and executive committee.

     
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      Executive Position: Match and Tournament Officer

    Name: Valarie Passley

    Current Association: Florida Netball Association
    Current Club: Winners

    Email: MTO@usanetball.com

    Bio:

     
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