| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  England |
| City | London |
| Venue(s) | Crystal Palace National Sports Centre |
| Dates | 2–4 August 1985 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  New Zealand |
| Runner-up |  Australia |
| Third place |  Jamaica |
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.[1][2][3][4] With a team coached by Lois Muir and captained by Lyn Parker, New Zealand won the tournament, winning all five matches they played.[1][5][6]
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