Phoenix Netball Club

At Phoenix we are fortunate to be able to participate in two different associations:

• Downey Park Netball Association (DPNA) (winter season)
• Queensland Catholic Netball Association (QCNA) (summer season - night netball)

both associations operate from Downey Park Netball and towards the end of the calendar year operate a Player Development Program (PDP) and commence their representative selection process.

Please have a look at the summary of Development programs and Representative pathways we've compiled.

• There are a number of different age groups for Representative Netball 
• Both DPNA and QCNA rep teams will develop every player
  
• Players can only play for one association, but can trial for both
• Fees and uniform costs will be approximately the same for both

11 years (born 2012)

• offered by both DPNA & QCNA, the 11 years representative teams play in a number of club carnivals as a representative team. Contact the respective associations for more information.

12-14 years (born 2009, 2010, 2011) - Junior State Age Championships

• Trials occur in Feb/Mar, please see specific association information below
• An A, B and possibly a C team may be chosen in each age group with a maximum of 30-35 players selected
  

• Teams A, B & C will attend a number of carnivals throughout the rep season in the lead up to the Junior State Age Championships.
• Teams A, B & C will attend Junior State Age Championships
• Rep Training: DPNA - Tuesday evening, QCNA - Sunday afternoon at Downey Park 
• Junior State Age Championships are held over 4 days in across the middle weekend of the June/July holidays

15 years-Open (born 20087 or earlier for 2023 season)

GBNL - Greater Brisbane Netball League

• An A & B team is selected in each age group U16 (2007, 2008), U18 (2005, 2006), U23 (2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000) & Opens depending on numbers
• Thursday nights: Nissna Arena - All Opens and 18 Div 1, Hibiscus Stadium - All 23s 
• Friday nights: Nissan Arena U16, U18 Div 2 & 3
• Season runs from May to September
• Trials for 2023 occured in Nov 2022

• In addition to the Representative opportunities offered by our associations. Members over the age of 16 can also trial for Brisbane North Cougars
• Trials for the Sapphire & Ruby teams typically occur early December in preparation for the following season

Age summary for 2023

Key Dates:

• GBNL/Senior State Age: Trials Oct/Nov
• Junior State Age: Feb

or DPNAs Facebook Page

DPNA 10 & 11 years Kickstart program

The Kickstart Program has been created to give our younger and developing players the chance to start off their season with focused training sessions. Players will be trained by DPNA Representative Coaches, with the support of our Greater Brisbane Netball League (GBNL) players!

DPNA REP SELECTION PROGRAM (RSP) | 12 – 14yrs

The DPNA Representative Selection Program (RSP) provides players with the opportunity to represent DPNA at a level suitable to their ability, to provide opportunities for players to progress through Brisbane North Netball Region and Netball Queensland’s development pathways and to enhance player enjoyment of the game.

DPNA REP SELECTION PROGRAM (RSP) | 15  – 18yrs

The DPNA Representative Selection Program (RSP) provides players with the opportunity to represent DPNA at a level suitable to their ability, to provide opportunities for players to progress through Brisbane North Netball Region and Netball Queensland’s development pathways and to enhance player enjoyment of the game.

Greater Brisbane Netball League (GBNL) | U16, U18, U23 & Opens

The Greater Brisbane Netball League exists to provide opportunities for netballers over the age of 15* and includes Opens, U23, U18 and U16 Divisions. .

Any questions or enquiries please email repinfo@downeypark.com.au