Netball
Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in October
The NCAS 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.
NCAS 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
Program Benefits
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 NCAS 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 NCAS benefits:
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through NCAS media channels
Pathway
The NCAS 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 NCAS Netball Program is part of the T2 phase of the pathway, progressing athletes from Emerging Talent (ET) to Talent.
Athlete Eligibility
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 North Coast region.
- Reside in one of the following LGAs: Tweed, Byron, Lismore, Ballina, Kyogle, Richmond River, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey and Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Athlete Levy
Key Dates
Program Delivery Period
November 2026 – September 2027
Key Events (Indicative)
- Your Local Club Academy Games: 9th-11th April, 2026 (Tamworth)
- Netball NSW Academy Challenge: TBC
- Netball NSW Talent ID & State Events: TBC
2025/26 Squad
Head Coach
Suzanne Evans
Assistant Coach
Anna Snape
Kieren Pedelty
Performance Squad
Abigail Grier
Amahli Adams
Amelia O’connor
Andie Laird
Annie Docherty
Ava Martin
Bella Duncan
Brinkley Mchugh
Brylee Wessling
Eshaani Atwal
Evelyn Stocks
Freya Meade
Ivy Howard
Lakyah Bell
Luca Godden
Mackenzie Albert
Makenzi Alchin
Ruby Brown
Sienna Archibald
Stevi Grissell
Zali Raudonikis
Zoe Townsend
Training Partners
Aliyah Gerada
Ayla Welch
Danica Harrison
Georgie White
Milli Mcinerney
