Netball
Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in September
The CCAS 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.
CCAS 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 CCAS 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 CCAS benefits:
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- 3 month Mingara Gym/Pool/Track pass
- Promotion through CCAS media channels
Pathway
The CCAS 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 CCAS 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:
- Females aged 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 Central Coast region.
- Currently reside in the Central Coast Council LGA.
Athlete Levy
Key Dates
Program Delivery Period
The program is broken up into two blocks to work with local and representative competitions.
November 2026 – April 2027 – Block 1
July 2027 – September 2027 Block 2
Key Events (Indicative)
- Your Local Club Academy Games: 17th-19th April, 2027 (Tamworth)
- Netball NSW Academy Challenge: TBC
- Netball NSW Talent ID & State Events: TBC
2025/26 Squad
Head Coach
Nicole Stevenson
Assistant Coaches
Jessika Wasson
Tiffany Johnson
Kirsten Latter
Manager
Maggie Saunders
Aisha Rakic
Performance Squad
Aaliyah Farmer dally
Annabelle Webber
Ariana Mcveigh
Ava Campbell
Bridie Riddle
Charlotte Long
Chelsea Culverson
Chloe Wilson
Ellysia Powell
Emerald Martin
Gemma Allen
Josephine Kendal
Juliette Grieve
La’keita Gristwood
Lahni Wright
Macey Lunney
Madeleine Seczkowski
Mieke Oosthuizen
Milla Davies
Ruby Snow
Sally Fidler
Sibella Mazurek
Willow Wright
Zarah Healey
Training Partners
Edie Bonnor
Evaine Shakleton
Georgia Baldwin
Navayah Patterson
Phoebe Pardey
Quinn Manuelle
