Netball
Nominations for the 2026/27 program are now open
The Greater Bank Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS)Netball Program is delivered through the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network in partnership with Netball NSW.
The program provides an individualised, positive, safe, holistic and inclusive development experience forathletes aged 15–16 years and umpire athletes aged 14–18 years.
The program supports the systematic identification, development and preparation of emerging talent and strengthens the Netball NSW Performance Pathway, while prioritising athlete welfare, program integrity, affordability and a consistent, athlete-centred pathway experience across RAS Member Academies
Coach and Manager EOI Applications open below
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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 Netball NSW Academy Camp subject to selection and event eligibility requirements.
- Identification through the Netball NSW Pathway.
Additional CCAS benefits:
- Partner membership discounts
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through CCAS media channels
- 3 month Mingara Gym/Pool/Track pass
Pathway
The RAS 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 RAS 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 Central Coast region.
- Reside in the Central Coast LGA
- Attend selection trials (Sunday 25th October 2026)
Athlete Levy
- Coaching*
- Access to training facilities*
- Strength & Conditioning assessments and programming*
- Sports science testing*
- High-performance support (athlete education including nutrition and psychology)
- Athlete Management System access*
- Access to Academy Games* (relevant sports/age groups only)
- Administration and other athlete support
- Insurance
Key Dates
Program Delivery Period
November 2026 – September 2027
TRIAL DATE
Sunday 25th October 2026
8:00am – 12:00pm
Central Coast Adventist School
PROGRAM BLOCKS
- Block 1: November 2026 – Academy Games (April 2027).
- Block 2: July 2027 – Academy Challenge (September 2027).
Key Events (Indicative)
- Netball NSW Academy Camp 13th-14th March 2027
- Your Local Club Academy Games: 9th-11th April 2027 (Tamworth)
- Netball NSW Academy Challenge: 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
