Netball
Your period shouldn’t take you off the court. 🏐
Periods can add a few extra things to think about when you play netball, from kit and leaks to cramps, toilet breaks and long tournament days. You deserve to feel comfortable, supported and ready to play in a way that works for you.
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Quick reassurance
You can usually play netball on your period if you feel well enough.
You can also ask for a break or support when you need it. There is no single rule for how every player should feel.
For netball players
Pick the question that matters to you
What if my first period starts at netball?
A calm plan for training or match day.
Read guide →What period products work with netball kit?
Pads, period pants, tampons and cups, with no pressure to choose one.
Read guide →What if I leak during a match?
What to do in the moment and how to get help privately.
Read guide →Can I play netball with period cramps?
Listening to your body, easing discomfort and knowing when to stop.
Read guide →How do I tell my netball coach?
Simple words for toilet breaks, cramps and support.
Read guide →Toilets, changing rooms and privacy at netball
What you should be able to expect from facilities.
Read guide →My netball bag period checklist
Small things that make training days easier.
Open checklist →Periods at netball tournaments and away matches
Planning around fixtures, long waits and unfamiliar facilities.
Read guide →Netball kit, puberty and body confidence
Feeling comfortable in dresses, skirts, shorts and changing spaces.
Read guide →For coaches and clubs
Help players feel supported, not singled out.
A few practical arrangements can make a big difference. Explore our Netball Coach and Club Guide for respectful conversations, kit and facilities, breaks, first periods, medical concerns and working with parents and carers.
Read the Netball Coach and Club Guide →Ask Luma
Got a netball-and-period question?
Ask things like “Can I play netball with cramps?”, “What if I leak through my netball dress?” or “How do I tell my coach I need a break?”
Luma cannot diagnose or replace a trusted adult, GP or healthcare professional.
Talking to a trusted adult
You can also tell a parent, carer, teacher or coach. A short sentence is enough. You do not have to explain everything.
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