Representative Netball

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.

Representative Age

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

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.

12-14 years (born 2012, 2013, 2014) - Junior State Age Championships

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

15-17 years (born 2009, 2010, 2011) - Senior State Age Championships

Trials occur in Nov, 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 & C will attend Senior State Age Championships

Rep Training: DPNA - Tuesday evening, QCNA - Thursday evening at Downey Park
Senior State Age Championships are held over 4 days during the Easter holidays

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)