Netball
Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in October
The HAS 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.
HAS 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 HAS 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 HAS benefits:
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through HAS media channels
Pathway
The HAS 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 Hunter region.
- Reside in one of the following LGAs: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, Port Stephens, Dungog, Singleton, Muswellbrook, Upper Hunter Shire, Mid-Coast.
Athlete Levy
Key Dates
Program Delivery Period
November 2025 – September 2026
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 Coaches
Nikkia Humphries – Div 1
Kiona Sunerton – Div 2
Assistant Coaches
Lauren Hill – Div 1
Mykaela Knight – Div 2
Jordyn Constable
Managers
Dominique Squires
Helen Matthews
Performance Squad
Abigail Butler
Amaya Martin
Anya Reynolds
Bailee Tarrant
Bowey Manning
Charli Cummings
Chloe Eyles
Ciara Cullen
Grace Mueller
Halle Davis
Halle Mcguire
Isla Walsh
Jada Capriotti
Kaila Stringer
Mabel Hainsworth
Mackenzie Bohan
Mila Baker
Penny Vogt
Raya Prestwidge
Siara Mccabe
Sienna Bullen
Sophie Mccallum
Tori Daley
Violet Langham
Training Partners
Annie Lidbury
Ava Siulai
Azalee Ellis
Candice O’Brien
