This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 12 years and under netball state teams to compete at the School Sport Australia championships in 2024. For 2024 there will be a School Sport Australia boys invitational 12 years and under netball championship which will run alongside the 12 years and under girls netball championship and South Australia will be entering a team.

Who can nominate for selection

To nominate for selection, students must be:

• enrolled at an affiliated school.
• born in 2012, 2013, 2014.

Where and when

Parkville, Victoria from Saturday 7 to Friday 13 September 2024.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Boys coach - Judy Greenwood, Netball SA/School Sport SA
• Boys team manager - Josh Serle, Scotch College
• Girls coach - Alice Johnswood, School Sport SA
• Girls team manager - Bec Martin, SEDA College

The team will be under the supervision of the team officials to meet supervision ratios.

How to nominate for trials

A trial cost of $10 inc GST per student is to be paid when nominating online. Complete the online nomination form by the due date

• Boys nominations close Wednesday 22 May.
• Girls nomination close Wednesday 1 May.

You will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days once your nomination has been processed. Your school will also be sent a copy as confirmation of your nomination. Your school has the right to not approve a child’s involvement based on behaviour, attendance and other grounds as determined by the school.

Trial details

Trials are run in a safe and supportive learning environment to select the state team to compete at the School Sport Australia Championships.

• Students are to wear appropriate school sports top, footwear any sport specific equipment.
• Parents/caregivers are responsible for organising transport to and from the trials.
• If unforeseen circumstances mean the trials are unable to go ahead, families and schools will be notified as soon as possible. Trials will either be rescheduled if time permits, or an alternative option will be organised.

Boys

Trials will be held at Netball SA Stadium, 155 Railway Tce, Mile End on

• Sunday 26 May 9am to 12 noon
• Sunday 2 June 9am to 11am

Girls

Trials for metro and country students will be held at Walford Anglican School for Girls gym 316 Unley Road, Hyde Park from 2pm to 5pm

• Sunday 5 May
• Sunday 12 May
• Sunday 19 May
• Sunday 26 May

After the above trials, students will be advised of their selection or non-selection for further trials. After each below trials, students will be notified of their selection or non-selection to attend the next trials.

• Sunday 16 June 2pm to 5pm at Walford Anglican School for Girls gym
• Sunday 23 June 2pm to 5pm at Reynella East College gym 63 Malbeck Dr, Reynella East
• Tuesday 25 June 4pm to 7pm at St Clair Recreation Centre 109 Woodville Road, Woodville South
• Sunday 30 June 2pm to 5pm at Walford Anglican School for Girls gym

Selection process

Students will be involved in drills and competitive scenarios to select the team based on

• Ability and game sense in the sport
• Willingness to listen and learn from feedback
• Teamwork
• Level of skill and sport knowledge
• Fitness level and effort
• Positive attitude at trials and school
• Demonstration of being a good sport and behaviour on and off the playing arena

Parental permission must be obtained to be selected to attend the championship.

School endorsement

Selection in a School Sport SA state team requires endorsement from the student’s school principal before confirming their place in the team. Therefore, parents are advised not to make any arrangements that incur costs until the school has confirmed that the student fulfils all requirements.

Training and championship expectations

All selected team members will be required to attend all team trainings and a team photo shoot.

Country team members travelling more than 2 hours can negotiate their commitment.

The selected student agrees to attend the competition for the full duration including the opening and closing ceremonies and the educational excursion.

Accommodation, flights, and daily transport

Parents/caregivers who can accompany their child must book and manage accommodation, flights and daily transport for the entire championship.

Should this not be possible then the family will need to negotiate with School Sport SA to arrange appropriate flights, accommodation, meals and daily transport for their child which will be an additional cost. Negotiations must begin within 1 week of the team being announced.

Championship costs

An individual itemised account will be provided for every student selected in a School Sport SA state team.

The anticipated cost to School Sport SA is approximately $600 which includes levies to participate at the championship and any training costs. Walkout and competition uniforms will be approximately $500 depending on the number of items ordered. This will be a separate online ordering process where payment is made directly to the supplier.

Accommodation, flights, meals, daily transport and personal spending money will be an additional cost for families and will not appear on the invoice from School Sport SA.

Fixtures and results

See School Sport Australia Netball for fixtures and results as they are available.