I have read with much interest a post on the blog 'Netball&Politics&Sport' where the writer commented on the recently held Barbados Netball Association( BNA) general meeting for the election of a Vice President and Secretary. The writer notes that only 5 or 6 clubs were represented totalling 11 persons.
Due to the non-attendance of clubs, the writer noted that the meeting was " a passive demonstration of some kind". Should this absence be seen as a demonstration or a disinterest due to the frustration with the sport which has been going downhill for quite some time,particularly due to the dictatorship employed by the previous administration?
I DELIBERATELY chose to look up the meaning of the word 'farce" and came upon such descriptions as sham,circus,mockery and charade. Why would the elections be described with such a term when they were fairly contested and all clubs had a fair and even opportunity to vote?
Each person elected is quite competent in the areas for which they were chosen and more importantly,they come to the Board with no hidden agendas or personal biases which is exactly what is needed at this time.
My belief is that the blogger may have a problem with the fact that these newly elected persons aren't easily influenced nor can they be easily swayed, since it seems to be the norm for past administrators to try to influence and control behind the scenes.
The only point on which I agree with the writer is that there is something definitely wrong with the sport of netball and I hope the new administration will make it its mandate to try to repair the damage which has been done and restore confidence in the sport.
I have every confidence that they are the right team for the challenge and look forward to giving and offering my total support. Coincidentally and thankfully, this offering of support is also echoed by other netballers and supporters of netball I have spoken to since the "farce" elections.Even those who chose not to attend the meeting.
Netball is yet to recover from the damage which it suffered under the long stewardship of past administrators.Indeed the negative impact on netballers has been so great that they seem to have adopted a level of indifference that is quite frightening.
I agree with the writer 100%.It is ironic that when you are on the outside looking in you can see all that is wrong and have every solution to every problem. When you were in charge you were intirely bankrupt of ideas.The past administration believe that the only problem in netball was a certain coach and club who dared challenge their authority. So they proceeded to attempt to silence these critics by banning the individual for 5 years. "THE EVIL THAT MEN DO LIVES AFTER THEM" This present administraion has reap the whirlwind and the judgement of this past administration. Lets hope that they do not repeat the sins of the past. A purging is needed. LET THE HEALING BEGIN
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