2018 NWC Year 9, U15 & U17 Rep Trial nominations now open!

In 2018 the Netball Wellington Centre intends to offer the opportunity for players to trial for selection in one Year 9 team, two Under 15 and two Under 17 representative age grade teams (dependent on available talent at trials).  Yet more opportunity to don the black and yellow dress and represent our Netball Wellington Centre!

In order to name five strong teams for our Year 9, U15 and U17 age groups we seek a large pool of talented players from which to select.  Trials provide a great experience for keen players to grow and learn under some fantastic coaches alongside other really strong players.  We strongly encourage all Senior A & B and Junior A & B team members to nominate yourselves with any netballers who feel they possess the appropriate skill level and motivated attitude to put your name forward and give it your best shot.

Trial eligibility:
* Must be in Year 9 or aged under 15 or under 17 years of age as at 1st January 2018
* Must currently be registered, fully financial (all fees prior to 2018 paid up in full) and actively playing for a current school or club affiliated to the 2018 Netball Wellington Centre Winter Competition played on Saturdays at either the ASB Sports Centre or Hataitai Netball Courts.

Trial conditions:
As each of the five netball centres within the Wellington region (Netball Wellington Centre, Netball Hutt Valley Centre, Kapi Mana Netball Centre, Netball Kapiti and Netball Wairarapa) intend to select their own Year 9 &/or Under 15 along with Under 17 teams in 2018 there will be no dispensations granted to trial for another centre.

The sole exception is for individuals who are allowed to play Winter Competition within two netball centres (eg, school team vs club team).  In this instance, following non-selection at their first choice of centre, a player may decide to trial for their alternative netball centre of their own free will.  Dispensation is not required.

Trialists must trial for their relevant age group as at 1st January 2018.
Trialists may not trial for a higher age group unless dispensation has been specifically granted by the Netball Wellington Centre General Manager.  Year 9s are therefore expected to trial for the Year 9 team and shall not be considered for Under 15 trials.

Trial dates:
Year 9

Wednesday 4th April 2018 from 6pm to 8pm - all trialists
Sunday 8th April 2018 from 1pm to 3pm - all trialists
Wednesday 11th April 2018 from 6pm to 8pm - final call-backs

U15
Tuesday 3rd April 2018 from 6pm to 8pm - all trialists
Sunday 8th April 2018 from 10am-12pm - all trialists
Tuesday 10th April 2018 from 6pm-8pm - final call-backs

U17:
Tuesday 3rd April 2018 from 6pm to 8pm - all trialists
Sunday 8th April 2018 from 10am to 12pm - call-backs
Tuesday 10th April 2018 from 6pm to 8pm - final call-backs

All trials are held at the Hataitai Netball Courts, 43 Ruahine Street, Hataitai, Wellington.

Inability to attend all trial dates:
The reality is that inability to attend all trial dates can disadvantage trialists.  With this in mind and to ensure you get the best chance to be observed, we strongly recommend that you please make every effort to make yourself available to attend ALL trials for your age group. Please be sure to indicate any absences clearly using the NOTES field within the form and provide a clear reason why so as to avoid unfairly disadvangtaging yourself.  This will be provided to our NWC Selection Panel and allow due consideration to be given to the best of their abilities in your absence.  

In special circumstances a dispensation may be granted to those who provide a valid reason for missing one or more trials. If seeking dispensation please email an outline of your valid reason for absence to admin@netballwellington.co.nz.  Any dispensations will be granted at the discretion of our NWC General Manager and Selection Panel Members

 

Before trialing, please make yourself aware of the following information including team training and tournament commitments. 
All successful trialists must be available to attend all events.

Year 9 (1st Team) Lead Coach: Safron Auelua
Trainings: Traditionally two per week held Sunday morning 10am-12pm and Tuesday evening 6pm-8pm (possibility for training times to be revised).
Tournaments:
Saturday 2nd  & Sunday 3rd  June 2018  - Marjorie Jenden Tournament hosted by Netball Wellington Centre at Hataitai Netball Courts (change to host centre as Colombo Road Netball Court refurbishment will not be finished in time). Travel dates: no over night stay - travel to courts each day.
Sunday 10th June 2018 – Betty Steffensen Tournament held in Palmerston North (travel up & back on day)
Sunday 24th June 2018 - Molly Dorne Tournament held in Levin (travel up & back on day)
Sunday 8th  to Tuesday 10th July 2018 – North Island U15 Championships held in New Plymouth (travel dates: depart midday Saturday 7, return late Tuesday 10 July)

U15 Black (1st Team) Lead Coach: Erika Campbell
U15 Gold (2nd Team) Lead Coach: Rona Singer
Trainings: Traditionally two per week held Sunday morning 10am-12pm and Tuesday evenings 6pm-8pm (possibility for training times to be revised).
Tournaments:
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd June 2018  - Marjorie Jenden Tournament hosted by Netball Wellington Centre at Hataitai Netball Courts (change to host centre as Colombo Road Netball Court refurbishment will not be finished in time).  Travel dates: no over night stay - travel to courts each day.
Sunday 10th June 2018 – Betty Steffensen Tournament held in Palmerston North (travel up & back on day)
Sunday 24th June 2018 - Molly Dorne Tournament held in Levin (travel up & back on day)
Sunday 8th to Tuesday 10th July 2018 – North Island U15 Championships held in New Plymouth (travel dates: depart midday Saturday 7, return late Tuesday 10 July)

U17 Black (1st Team) Lead Coach: Dion Te Whetu
U17 Gold (2nd Team) Lead Coach: Tash Tawhara
Trainings: Traditionally two per week held Sunday mornings 10am-12pm and Tuesday evenings 6pm-8pm (possibility for training times to be revised).
Tournaments:
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd June 2018  - Marjorie Jenden Tournament hosted by Netball Wellington Centre at Hataitai Netball Courts (change to host centre as Colombo Road Netball Court refurbishment will not be finished in time).  Travel dates: no over night stay - travel to courts each day.
Sunday 10th June 2018 – Betty Steffensen Tournament held in Palmerston North (travel up & back on day)
Sunday 24th June 2018 - U17 & U19 Invitational Fixtures held at the ASB Sports Centre in Wellington
Monday 16th to Thursday 19th July 2018 - Netball New Zealand U17 Champs, venue Vautier Park in Palmerston North (travel dates: depart Sunday 15 July, return Thursday 19 July).

Please be aware of the possibility for above dates to be added/amended.

ALL TRIALISTS MUST SUBMIT A NOMINATION FORM PRIOR TO ATTENDING TRIALS

For ease we encourage you to simply register online here
A print version of the nomination form has also been made available as an attachment at the bottom of this webpage in both a PDF or Word document format should this prove easier.

Return via any of the following options:
Email to: ndo@netballwellington.co.nz
Fax to: 04 387 7461
Post to: Netball Wellington Centre, PO Box 14-430, Wellington 6021

U15 Rep Trial Nominations close 12pm Friday 30th March 2018
U17 Rep Trial Nominations close 12pm Friday 30th March 2018
Year 9 Rep Trial Nominations close 12pm Friday 30th March 2018

A nomination form must be submitted either by the trialist themselves or on behalf of the trialist prior to attending trials. For example, a previous Coach or School Sports Coordinator can submit a nomination on behalf of the trialist so long as the trialist is aware and agrees to attend. 
Coaches/Sport Coordinators - please advise players if you are nominating on their behalf so they know to attend trials.

A PDF poster has been attached below for display on noticeboards where able.

U19 nominations open in mid April.

We welcome all hopeful trialists and look forward to seeing your talent on display!




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