Netball is one of the most popular women's team sports in the UK with strong school, university, and club participation. The England Netball membership base continues to grow. Retail serves schools (a major channel for balls and bibs), clubs (regular kit replacement), and individual players (shoes, accessories). Migrating to Shopify suits the product mix well.

Product categories

Netballs: Training, match, indoor, outdoor. INF approved match balls.
Footwear: Netball-specific court shoes (lateral support, cushioning, non-marking sole).
Bibs: Positional bibs (GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD, GK). Sets of 7 or 14. Printed and unprinted.
Club kit: Netball dresses, skorts, shorts, polo shirts. Custom printing and sublimation.
Posts and nets: Portable, wheeled, and fixed posts. School and club grade.
Training aids: Cones, agility ladders, ball bags, rebounders.
Accessories: Knee supports, ankle braces, water bottles, bags.

Ball specifications

product.metafields.netball.size = "4 / 5"                   // 4=youth, 5=adult (standard)
product.metafields.netball.inf_approved = "true"            // International Netball Federation
product.metafields.netball.surface = "Indoor / Outdoor / All surface"
product.metafields.netball.panel_count = "32"               // traditional panel design
product.metafields.netball.outer_material = "Rubber / Synthetic leather"
product.metafields.netball.circumference_cm = "69"          // size 5 (69-71cm)
product.metafields.netball.weight_g = "400"                 // size 5 (400-450g)
product.metafields.netball.pressure_psi = "10"

Positional bibs

Netball bibs are positional — each player wears a bib indicating their playing position (GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD, GK). Bib sets are essential equipment for every team:

Standard bib set: 7 bibs (one per position) — size S/M or M/L typically
Full set (14 bibs): two full position sets — allows two teams to play simultaneously
Bib customisation: some clubs want bibs with custom colours or sponsor branding — offer as a variant or contact-for-custom service
Individual bibs: some schools buy spares of commonly lost bibs (C and GK positions) separately

product.metafields.netball.bib_set = "7 / 14"
product.metafields.netball.positions_included = "GS GA WA C WD GD GK"
product.metafields.netball.custom_colour = "false"
product.metafields.netball.size = "Junior / Adult"

Club kit and sublimation printing

Netball clubs order matching kit — typically a combination of sublimation-printed dress and standard accessories:

Netball dresses: full sublimation print with club colours, logo, and player number — minimum order typically 10–12 units
Training tops: often simpler print or embroidered — lower minimum orders
Player numbers: printed on back of dress — sequential numbering in bulk orders
Handle via B2B quote form: multi-player orders with different numbers require contact form or dedicated wholesale flow
England Netball affiliated clubs: note if products are approved for competition (dress dimensions, bib requirements)

Post and goal specifications

product.metafields.netball.post_height_m = "3.05"           // regulation height
product.metafields.netball.ring_diameter_cm = "38"          // regulation ring
product.metafields.netball.post_type = "Portable / Fixed / Wheeled"
product.metafields.netball.base_type = "Weighted base / Wall bracket / Ground socket"
product.metafields.netball.inf_approved = "true"

School and leisure centre wholesale

Schools: balls, bibs, cones, and posts — PE department budget-driven purchasing
Ball packs: 6 or 12 ball sets for school PE lessons
Leisure centres and sport centres: portable post sets for flexible court use
Trade pricing: 15–20% below RRP for verified school and club accounts
Phys ed coordinators: often purchase for multiple schools — regional trade accounts worthwhile

Post-migration checklist for netball stores

Balls: INF approval, size (4/5), and surface type as metafields
Bibs: set size (7/14 positions) and size (junior/adult) as metafields
Club kit: B2B quote process for sublimation dress orders; minimum order noted
Posts: height, type (portable/fixed), and INF approval as metafields
Shoe sizing: non-marking sole and court-specific recommendations on footwear
School wholesale: bundle packs configured; trade account system set up

Migrating a netball store from WooCommerce to Shopify (2026)