Representative Netball

ASSOCIATIONS REPRESENTATIVE AGE GROUPS 11 YEARS 12-14 YEARS - JUNIOR STATE AGE 15 YEARS - OPENS AGE SUMMARY

ASSOCIATIONS

At Phoenix we are fortunate to be able to participate in two different associations:

Downey Park Netball Association (DPNA) (winter season)
Queensland Catholic Netball Association (QCNA) (summer season - night netball)

Both associations operate from Downey Park Netball and offer opportunities for players to play Representative Netball, while also running different development clinics throughout the year.

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REPRESENTATIVE AGE GROUPS

There are a number of different age groups for Representative Netball
Both DPNA and QCNA rep teams will develop every player
Players can only play for one association, but can trial for both
Fees and uniform costs will be approximately the same for both

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11 YEARS

11 years (born 2015)

offered by both DPNA & QCNA, the 11 years representative teams play in a number of club carnivals as a representative team. Contact the respective associations for more information.

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12-14 YEARS - JUNIOR STATE AGE

Trials occur in Feb/Mar, please see specific association information below
An A, B and possibly a C team may be chosen in each age group with a maximum of 30-35 players selected
Teams A, B & C will attend a number of carnivals throughout the rep season in the lead up to the Junior State Age Championships.
Teams A, B will attend Junior State Age Championships.
Rep Training: DPNA - Tuesday evening, QCNA - Sunday afternoon at Downey Park
Junior State Age Championships are held over 4 days in across the middle weekend of the June/July holidays

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15 YEARS - OPENS

15 years-Open (born 2011 or earlier for 2026 season)

GBNL - Greater Brisbane Netball League

An A & B team is selected in each age group U16 (2010, 2011), U18 (2008, 2009), U23 (2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003) & Opens (2002 and earlier) depending on numbers
Thursday nights: Nissan Arena - All Opens and 18 Div 1, Hibiscus Stadium - All 23s
Friday nights: Nissan Arena U16, U18 Div 2 & 3
Season runs from May to September
Please check DPNA & QCNA websites for more information around trials.

Sapphire Series

In addition to the Representative opportunities offered by our associations. Members over the age of 16 can also trial for Brisbane North Cougars
Trials for the Sapphire & Ruby teams typically occur early December in preparation for the following season

Emerging Talent Program (Netball Queensland)

Players can participate in the one day program. Members turning 15 or 16 can participate. For more information visit the Netball Queensland website

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AGE SUMMARY

Age summary for 2026

Year born	2015	2014	2013	2012	2011	2010	2009 2008
Age Group	11 years	12 years	13 years	14 years	15 years	16 years	17 years 18 years

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Upcoming

10s + 11s Grading Carnival21 Mar 2026, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Rising Stars Carnival
💲 Cost: $50 per team
🙋 Umpires: Supplied
🍔 Food & drinks available for purchase on the day
Teams are encouraged to bring shade tents, chairs or blankets, water bottles, sun protection and plenty of team spirit!
If you have any questions, please contact our Vice President at
📧 vpresident@phoenixnetball.org.au29 Mar 2026, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMmore...

Draw Released for Downey Park 2026 Winter Season22 Apr 2026, 5:00 PM

ANZAC Day25 Apr 2026, 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Round 1 - Downey Park 2026 Winter Season2 May 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM

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