Positive Vibes is Melbourne East Netball Association’s new community initiative designed to create a positive, respectful and supportive environment for everyone involved in our game.
We believe every players deserves the opportunity to play netball in an environment where they feel encouraged, safe and supported.
Positive Vibes recognises that everyone contributes to the experience of our game—players, coaches, umpires, volunteers, parents and spectators.
Beginning this Spring Season, every team will nominate a Positive Vibes volunteer each week to wear a distinctive green vest and help model the culture we want to see across our competition.
What is Positive Vibes?
A volunteer from every team that wears the distinctive green vest each week as an ambassador for positive sideline behaviour.
Positive Vibes Volunteers are not expected to police spectators, approach umpires or enforce rules. Here is how a Positive Vibes Volunteer can help:
- Welcome and encourage positive support
- Lead by example
- Promote respect and sportsmanship
- Help create a positive atmosphere
- Be an early point of contact for MENA staff if assistance is needed
- Reflect the values of fairness, integrity and teamwork
Helpful Tips
- Collect and return your green vest from the bench courtside
- No registration process
- Most games will not require more than a positive presence, if they do MENA staff will manage and further action
Resources
For further details to support our volunteers on game day, we have a list of resources available: