Development Programmes 2026

Get Ready for the Season

Dunedin Netball is running a Get Ready for the Season Programme again for players Years 1 - 8 during April and May in term two at the Edgar Centre. 

Year 7 and 8 Development Programme​​​​​​​

At Year 7 & 8 age-group Dunedin Netball believe it is valuable to give opportunities for all players to experience development and tournaments.

All players who register for the Year 7 & 8 Development Programme will be exposed to coaches who will help develop netball skills, NetballSmart awareness and team building during the 4 week programme which will include development tournaments in Dunedin and Invercargill

No trials will be held, rather players will be assigned to teams. All players are welcome.

Year 9 and 10 Development Programme

Dunedin Netball is running a Development Day and Trials for our Year 9 & 10 players. Date TBC

Under 16 and U18 Development 
TBC​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Check out the relevant age-group information below

Get Ready for the Season

Year 1 - 4
A  programme held on Tuesday afternoons during April and May that is designed to give all players, whether they are new to netball or have played previously, an opportunity to get ready for the upcoming netball season. It is an opportunity to develop the basic skills, understand some of the basic rules of netball and be introduced to the NetballSmart Programme.

Programme Dates: 21, 28 April; 5, 12 May - 3:45 - 4:30pm @ Edgar Centre

Cost per person $40 (TBC)


Numbers for the Year 1 - 4 Get Ready for the Season Programme may be capped dependent on registration numbers, but we will do our best to accommodate all interested players. Registrations are accepted on a first in, first served basis. Please note that payment is required at the time of registration and if payment is not received for any reason, the player registration is not confirmed.
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Year 5 & 6  
A programme held on Tuesday afternoons during April and May that is designed to give all players, whether they are new to netball or have played previously, an opportunity to get ready for the upcoming netball season. It is an opportunity to develop the basic skills, understand some of the basic rules of netball, transition to the 7-a-side game, and be introduced to the NetballSmart Programme.

Programme Dates: 21, 28 April; 5, 12 May - 4:45 - 6pm @ Edgar Centre

Cost per person $67 (TBC)

Numbers for the Year 5&6 Get Ready for the Season Programme may be capped dependent on registration numbers, but we will do our best to accommodate all interested players. Registrations are accepted on a first in, first served basis. Please note that payment is required at the time of registration and if payment is not received for any reason, the player registration is not confirmed.

Year 7 & 8 
A programme held on Thursday afternoons during May that is designed to give all players, whether they are new to netball or have played previously, an opportunity to get ready for the upcoming netball season. It is an opportunity to develop the basic skills, understand the basic rules of netball, and continue development through the Netball Smart Programme

Programme Dates: 23, 30 April; 7, 14 May

Year 7/8 - 4 - 5:30pm @ Edgar Centre

Cost per person $80 (TBC)

Numbers for the Year 7 & 8 Get Ready for the Season Programme may be capped dependent on registration numbers, but we will do out best to accommodate all interested players. Registrations are accepted on a first in, first served basis. Please note that payment is required at the time of registration and if payment is not received for any reason, the player registration is not confirmed.

Year 7 and 8 Development Programme​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

At Year 7 & 8 age-group Dunedin Netball believe it is valuable to give opportunities for all players to experience development and tournaments.

All players who register for the Year 7 & 8 Development Programme will be exposed to coaches who will help develop netball skills, NetballSmart awareness and team building during the 4 week programme which will include a development tournament in Dunedin.

No trials will be held, rather players will be assigned to teams. All players are welcome.

Cost per person $100 ​​​​​​​(TBC)

Numbers for this programme may be capped, dependent on entries, but we will do our best to accommodate all interested players. Registrations are accepted on a first in, first served basis. Please note that payment is required at the time of registration and if payment is not received for any reason, the player registration is not confirmed.

Programme Dates: 
 22, 29 July; 5, 12 August - 4:30pm - 6pm. Edgar Centre

Development Tournament Dates: 
Sunday 2 August - Dunedin 
Sunday 16 August - Invercargill


Year 9 and 10 Development Day

Dunedin Netball is running a development day and trials for our Year 9 and 10 players. Date TBC

Currently open to all players in these year groups, this day will involve fitness, game play as well as athlete well-being sessions and trials for the Development Teams.

This programme is a great opportunity to develop game knowledge and skills and also a good lead into development tournaments. The programme delivers in the areas of skill development, components of sports science, NetballSmart and game play. These development days replace the U14 development programme held previously.

Spaces will likely be limited dependent on registrations. Registrations may close early if maximum capacity is reached.​​​​​​​

Cost per person $125 (TBC)

Programme Details: 

TBC

Development Tournament Dates: