SACSNA REPRESENTATIVE SQUAD & DEVELOPMENT TEAMS

What is Rep?

Our representative program offers young people the opportunity to compete in a challenging, higher-level environment. SACSNA has a strong history of player development and is committed to providing ongoing support for aspiring netballers.

Our representative teams proudly compete in both the Autumn (Jan–Jun) and Spring (Jul–Dec) seasons at the Parkville State Netball (SNC) or Riverside Tennis and Netball Centre.

By joining the program, players will experience competitive matches against other regional associations and benefit from advanced coaching designed to sharpen skills and enhance game strategies. The program is also a fantastic opportunity to build friendships and connect with like-minded teammates from across our clubs.

There are two tiers within the program:

SACSNA Development Teams
SACSNA (St Albans Caroline Springs Netball Association) Representative Squad

If you’re passionate about netball and eager to continue your pathway in the sport, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join the Program?

Take on challenging matches against other regional associations.
Receive advanced coaching to sharpen skills, build game strategies, and grow confidence.
Connect with like-minded teammates from across SACSNA clubs.
Access opportunities that form part of the Netball Victoria development pathway.

SACSNA Development Teams

Compete with your local club team at St Albans Caroline Springs Netball Association.
Compete with development team at SNC (Parkville) or Riverside and providing a strong local competition environment with weekly matches.
Focus on skill development and game experience at a club level.
Players train and develop under experienced coaches, strengthening foundational skills and game understanding.

In our Autumn season our SACSNA Representative Squad are selected (Trial dates and team selection made in Spring season).

SACSNA Representative Squad

Essential- All representative players across every age group (U11, U13, U15, U17, U19 and Open) must be registered with a domestic team or club competing in the SACSNA domestic competition and participate in a minimum of 8 domestic competition games per season to remain eligible for the representative program.
Compete with squad team at SNC (Parkville).
Selected athletes compete at representative tournaments and championships throughout the year.
Opportunities to play at the Netball Victoria Association Championships, representing SACSNA at a higher level.

OPPORTUNITY

Exposure to Netball Victoria Talent Scouts, with identification opportunities.

Association Championships

15&U players may be Talent Identified (TID) to trial for the Central West Talent Academy.
17&U players may be Talent Identified for State Screening.

Talent ID is focused on 15&U, 17&U, and eligible 19&U players. Following State Titles, athletes may be invited to screening days for Talent Academy or State Team selection. The Association Championships also provide Talent Identification (TID) opportunities for male players and umpires.

NOTE: Representative Netball is a rewarding experience, but it does require a strong commitment from both players and families. Please review all dates, expectations, and requirements carefully before registering. 🏐

Eligibility

11&U, 13&U, 15&U 17&U, 19&U, and Open Players must:

be registered with a domestic team or club competing in the SACSNA domestic competition for the 2027 season and
participate in a minimum of 8 domestic competition games during both the 2027 Autumn season and the 2027 Spring season to remain eligible for the representative program.

Training Commitment

While you will continue competing with your local domestic team at St Albans Caroline Springs Netball Association, we do require commitment to weekly training held on Monday nights at Keilor Basketball & Netball Stadium, Keilor Park.

Player Commitment

You will be required to play at Parkville State Netball Centre or Riverside once a week with your team.

11U & 13U Saturday mornings

15U Thursday evenings

17U Tuesday evenings

Open Tuesday evenings

SACSNA Squad also commit to tournaments and Association Championships scheduled dates.

For more information

email: netball@sacsna.com