The Netball tournament at the 1985 World Games was played at London's Crystal Palace National Sports Centre from 2 August to 4 August 1985. It was the first time netball was played at a World Games. It featured England, Australia, Jamaica, New Zealand, Northern Ireland and Scotland. With a team coached by Lois Muir and captained by Lyn Parker, New Zealand won the tournament, winning all five matches they played.
Head coaches and captains Team Head coach Captain Pamela BarhamAnne SargeantHeather CrouchJillean Hipsey Lois MuirLyn Parker
Matches The tournament featured six teams – England, Australia, Jamaica, New Zealand, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Northern Ireland were late replacements for Trinidad and Tobago.
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Final Placings Rank Team 4 56
Medalists
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