2026 REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION
As we move into 2026, we are focused on continuing to build a strong and supportive representative environment. Our priority remains the ongoing development of our Rangatahi and providing pathways that encourage growth, teamwork, and excellence.
REGISTRATIONS TO TRIAL ARE NOW OPEN!
You can register here
TRIAL DATES:
Trials for Under 14 & Under 16 teams will be 29 April-6th May. There will be 2 trials - dates TBC
Trials for the Ladies Open team will be held in late June/early July
If selected the first Training will be once a week for all teams in the evening - either Tues, Weds or Fridays (tbc)
National tournament dates (U14/1, U16/1, Ladies Open)
- North Island Junior Netball Championships, New Plymouth. 05 July - 07 July 2026 (Travel down on 04 July and return 07 July) for U14/1 and U16/1 teams
- Netball New Zealand Open Championships, Napier. 10 September - 13 September 2026 for Ladies Open
Regional tournaments Dates (U14/1, U14/2, U16/1, U16/2, Ladies Open)
- Rotorua Netball Centre Tournament: early June 2025 (U14/U16)
- Helen Dodge Representative Tournament - Tauranga Netball Centre: mid June 2025 (U14/U16)
- Hamilton City Netball Centre Tournament: mid/late June 2025 (U14/U16)
- Hamilton City Netball Centre Open Representative Tournament: mid August (Ladies Open team)
Representative Fees & Player Commitment
For the 2026 season, representative fees have been set at $550 per player (plus hoodie if required) - this is for U14/1, U16/1 & Ladies Open
We are proud to offer this reduced fee as a result of centre-led fundraising initiatives. To be eligible for the discounted rate, all selected players are required to volunteer at one of our Centre Tournaments in July or August.
Players who are unable to fulfil this volunteer commitment will be required to pay the full representative fee of $750.
We believe this approach supports both affordability for families and a shared commitment to our netball community.
- Payment Plans are available upon request
- Cambridge Netball has adopted a "No Pay, No Play" Policy, this means if fees are not settled in full by 20th June 2026 (U14 & 16) and 20th August (Ladies Open). Players will be stood down from their respective team.
***If there is sufficient interest and we are able to secure coaches and managers, we will also form U14/2 and U16/2 teams. These teams will compete in the three regional tournaments only. The approximate fee for these teams will be $100 per player (plus hoodie if required)
2026 Coach & Manager Appointments:
U14/1
Coach:
Manager:
U14/2
Head Coach:
Manager:
U16/1
Head Coach:
Manager:
U16/2
Head Coach:
Manager:
Ladies Open
Head Coach:
Manager:
Player Eligibility:
- Must be in the relevant age-group of the team they are trialling for. Players cannot play in an older or younger age group.
- U16 players must be under the age of 16 on the 01 January in the year of the representative season
- U14 players must be under the age of 14 on the 01 January in the year of the representative season AND must be at Secondary School - Year 8 and under are NOT eligible
- Ladies Open Players must be age 18 or above as at 01 January in the year of the representative season
- Must be registered on the Cambridge Netball Centre Intention to Trial Player list
- Representative Teams are under the overall guidance and control of the Centre
- The Centre will provide guidelines for Coaches, Managers & Players
- It is compulsory to attend all trials
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