Player Development Program/ Clinics

There a variety of netball clinics available for a range of ages.

We've listed some of the clinics held locally and run by us and our associations.

Phoenix Junior Netball Program

Ages: 5.5 - 10 year olds.

Hosted by: Phoenix Netball Club

Phoenix Netball run a Junior Netball Program aimed at 5.5-10 year olds who are interested in trying netball or "giving it a go". This program will be run by a number of Phoenix's coaches and will focusing on developing some of the basic skills utilised in a netball game.

Focus areas: Footwork, Catching and Passing, Movement, Game play
Cost: $120 (including ball)

The program runs for 6 weeks:

Starts: Tuesday 14th October 2025

Ends: Tuesday 18th November 2025

Time: 5.00pm - 6.00pm

(Wet weather backup: Tuesday 25th November 2025)

Venue: Phoenix Netball Courts, Ferny Grove Parklands, just off Tramway Street. Go up the lane between The Grove Sports Club and the Tramway Museum.

For more information contact the Phoenix Registrar.

Downey Dragon Academy

Ages: 10 years (2015) -11 years (2014)
Hosted by: DPNA

The Downey Dragon Academy is offered to 10 & 11 year olds registered with a DPNA affiliate club. Players are invited to trial - usually towards the end of the Winter Season (August), to be participate from October - November (alongside Downey Park's Summer Blast season). Players will be trained by DPNA Representative Coaches, with the support of DPNA affiliate Club Coaches.

Dates: Trials occur towards the end of the Winter Season (August). The program runs alongside Downey Park's Summer Blast Season (October-November).

Venue: Downey Park Netball Association, Corner Northey Street & Green Terrace, Windsor.

Registration:

For more information visit Downey Park's website > Player Development Programs

QC Player Excellence Program

Ages: Players turning 11, 12, 13 and 14 in the following year (2026).

Hosted by: QC Netball Association

Take your netball skills and game strategy to the next level by joining our Player Development Program and be Rep Ready to trial for our Junior State Age teams.

The player Development Program occurs over several weeks in the lead up to trials.

Dates: Registrations are closed for 2025, however this clinic occurred in October in 2025.

Venue: Downey Park Netball Association, Corner Northey Street & Green Terrace, Windsor.

Registration: For more information head to QCNA's website.

Cougar Cubs

Ages: 10 - 14 years.

Hosted by: Brisbane North Cougars

Brisbane North Cougars are our regional representative association encompassing Brisbane Netball Association (BNA), Downey Park Netball Association (DPNA), Pine Rivers Netball Association (PRNA), Queensland Catholic Netball Association (QCNA) and Redcliffe Netball Association (RNA)

Towards the end of the Winter season Brisbane North Cougars hosts a Cougar Cubs program open to players turning 10 - 14yrs. For more information, follow their Facebook page.

Netball Queensland Clinics

Woolworths NetSetGO: A safe, fun program for kids aged 5-10, introducing netball basics. Divided into Net, Set, and Go tiers, it adapts to age and ability. Led by trained coaches, sessions include skill activities, games, and modified matches, fostering movement and social skills.

Jump to Juniors: A bridge from NetSetGo to full game play for ages 9-12. Work to transition from modified to competitive rules with skill development, team-building, and matches in a supportive environment led by experienced coaches.

Specialist Clinics: An inclusive netball clinic focused on developing key skills like shooting, defending, attacking, midcourt movement, and strategy. Each session targets a different aspect of the game. Age and focus may vary by host. Join for skill-building, team bonding, and fun matches with new friends.

Dates: More information can be found at Netball QLD's website.

Venue: More information can be found at Netball QLD's website.

Cost: More information can be found at Netball QLD's website.