Netball

Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in September

Register Your Interest

The NIAS Netball program is part of a partnership between Netball NSW and Regional Academies of Sport (RAS).

The program focuses on long-term individual development, unlocking potential both on and off the court for athletes aged 15-16, who receive technical and tactical skill development, along with fitness, strength, and speed support.

NIAS Netball athletes train regularly as a squad, and also come together for Academy Camps, Academy Games, and the Academy Challenge – unique experiences that foster growth, competition, and connection.

 

Program Partners

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Selected athletes receive:

  • High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
  • Access to quality training facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Opportunities to represent NIAS at events
  • Education in technical, tactical, and personal Netball development
  • Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
  • Participation in Your Local Club Academy Games, Netball NSW Academy Challenge and Inter-Academy netball activities
  • Identification and nomination for Netball NSW Emerging Talent Programs
 

Additional NIAS benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through NIAS media channels

The NIAS Netball Program aligns with the Netball NSW ‘Sparkle, Strive, Shine’ pathway, which also aligns with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) FTEM (Foundation, Talent, Elite, Mastery) framework. The NIAS Netball Program is part of the T2 phase of the pathway, progressing athletes from Emerging Talent (ET) to Talent.

Sparkle
Love the Game
Strive
Enjoy the Challenge
Shine
Touch the Stars

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Turning 15 or 16 in 2027 (born 2011 or 2012)
  • Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Netball.
  • Be a registered member of a Netball club within the Northern Inland region.
  • Reside in one of the following LGAs: Armidale, Glen Innes Severn, Gunnedah, Gwydir, Inverell, Liverpool Plains, Moree Plains, Narrabri, Tamworth, Tenterfield, Uralla, Walcha and Warrumbungle.

  • Athletes from Scone are eligible to trial for either the NIAS Netball Program or the Hunter Academy of Sport Netball Program. However, athletes may only trial for one Academy and cannot trial for both programs.

An athlete scholarship levy will apply, covering the above listed program benefits and more. Uniform costs are additional, with Netball‑specific and NIAS items purchased through the official supplier. Additional event costs may apply for Academy Games and Netball NSW pathway events.

Program Delivery Period
October 2026 to September 2027

 

Key Events (Indicative)

  • Netball NSW High Performance Camp 13th-14th March, 2027 (Sydney)
  • Your Local Club Academy Games: 9th-11th April, 2027 (Tamworth)
  • Netball NSW Academy Challenge: TBC
    • Netball NSW Talent ID & State Events: TBC*

      *invitation only

Head Coach
Amy Evans

Assistant Coach
Caitlin Bryce
Lisa Fox

Manager
Lauren Smart

Addison Grobler
Amber Willoughby
Annabelle Hamilton
Anika Boney
Armannii Ramire
Charlie Martin
Dakota Harries
Danyela Bailey
Eliza O’Connor
Eva Maloney
Indy Monaghan

Koby King
Lily Dean
Maeve Curry
Melita Howard
Mia Goodfellow
Miley Taber
Millie Macey
Paige Floyd
Ruby Irwin
Sienna Swain
Tayla Swanbrough