As we celebrate International Women’s
Day under the theme Embrace Equity, I
reflect on the various professions that
were predominantly viewed as masculine
where women are now pursuing and
excelling at. I reflect in the sporting arena
where various sports that were gender biased we now speak of the inclusivity that
is required for the true development of the sport.
Sports like cricket, basketball and football that have been predominantly male
gendered have now opened up to the female athletes and they are representing
proudly well and lifting the game to new heights. We also look at netball that has
been predominantly female with the males being just supportive staff for many
years, however, there has been a shift in the mindset and vision of the top
executives of the sport as they recognized that the men bring a whole new vibe and
energy to the sport. We reflect on the Inaugural Americas Netball Men’s
Championship held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines where there was a record
number of patrons coming out to see the energy and vibes of the male version of
the sport.
So when we say Embrace Equity it’s a holistic approach in our workplaces, in our
sport and in our communities where we create equal opportunities for all.
The SVG Netball Association celebrates IWD as we Embrace Equity where we will
have in this year’s National Netball Tournament, the first ever Male Division. We
are serious about taking the sport in the direction that the Regional and
International Governing Bodies are moving, we share their vision for the
development of the sport as we EMBRACE EQUITY in 2023 and beyond
