Parklands Netball Club

Age Group Statements

Our philosophy encompasses providing an environment where members can be active, play sport, learn and have fun in a safe environment.
The following age group statements outline the primary objectives for team selection decisions. Our coaches will tailor training sessions towards each age group and skill levels.
Please click on the age groups below a quick link to team statements.

The rules and equipment are designed to align the game with the psychological and physical capabilities of children.
Players are being prepared for the adult game with skill development activities and age appropriate competitive experiences.
Enjoyment of training and games, with emphasis on improvement and team participation the most important goals;
Target Age Group:
Boys and Girls turning 9 years or younger by 31st December of the current year.
Training Objectives:
To teach basic netball skills – catching, throwing, landing, footwork, attacking, defending through movement and co-ordination development;
To teach all court positions and basic rules to players;
Game Structure / Competition:
Teams play games to a modified structure and rules, similar to the Net Set Go program.
The modified rules during games take into account the age, maturity and skill levels of the players.
All players should receive equal court time during the season and have the opportunity to play all different playing positions.
No finals matches are played – Playing competitions will maintain a ladder.

The rules and equipment are designed to align the game with the psychological and physical capabilities of children.
Players are being prepared for the adult game with skill development activities and age appropriate competitive experiences.
Enjoyment of training and games, with emphasis on improvement and team participation the most important goals;
Target Age Group:
Boys and girls turning 10-11 years or younger by 31st December of the current year.
Training Objectives:
To teach basic netball skills – catching, throwing, landing, footwork, attacking, defending through movement and co-ordination development;
To teach all court positions and basic rules to players;
Game Structure / Competition:
Teams play games to a modified structure and rules, similar to the Net Set Go program.
The modified rules during games take into account the age, maturity and skill levels of the players.
All players should receive equal court time during the season and have the opportunity to play all different playing positions.
No finals matches are played – Playing competitions will maintain a ladder.

Our focus is on enjoyment of training and games, with emphasis on improvement and team participation being the most important goals to develop a sense of team and club;
Training focuses on skill development and is reinforced during matches. Goals are performance based (not outcome based).
The concepts of team and game strategies will be introduced to develop knowledge of performance outcomes;
Target Age Group:
Boys and girls turning 12-13 years or younger by 31st December of the current year.
Training Objectives:
To teach basic netball skills and reinforce safe technique– catching, throwing, landing, footwork, attacking, defending
Introduce a variety of sub-skills through exploration, movement and co-ordination development;
Consolidate court positions into team play with the introduction of simple match strategies and tactics through the development of court playing areas;
Reinforce the rules of play;
Game Structure / Competition:
Games are standard (adult like) with an emphasis on enjoyment and participation in a competitive environment
All players should receive equal court time during the season and have the opportunity to play different positions throughout court areas.
The competitions we play in maintain a ladder – Final matches are played. All players should play at least one quarter in any finals match.

Enjoyment of training and games, with an emphasis on skill development and team participation the most important goals as well as an understanding sense of team, club and sportsmanship;
Training focuses on skill development and matches are used as a learning experience. Goals are performance based (not outcome based).
Team and game strategies will be introduced and develop knowledge of performance outcomes;
Target Age Group:
Girls turning 14-15 years or younger by 31st December of the current year.
Training Objectives:
Develop a variety of sub-skills through skill progression, consolidation and cognition processes;
Consolidate court positions into team play with the implementation of simple match strategy and tactics through the introduction of specialization areas; Reinforce the rules of play;
Game Structure / Competition:
Games are standard (adult like) with an emphasis on enjoyment and participation in a competitive environment;
All players should receive equal court time during the season and have the opportunity to play different positions throughout court areas.
The competitions we play in maintain a ladder – Final matches are played. All players should play at least one quarter in any finals match.

Enjoyment of training and games, with an emphasis on skill development and team participation the most important goals as well as an understanding sense of team, club and sportsmanship;
Development and understanding to take responsibility both collectively and individually for performance outcomes;
Team and game strategies will be introduced and develop knowledge of performance outcomes;
Target Age Group:
Girls turning 16-17 years or younger by 31st December of the current year.
Training Objectives:
Training focuses on skill acquisition, advancement and perfect technique;
Develop a desire for personal improvement and specialist skills;
Position and team strategies/tactics and mental skills are refined;
Game Structure / Competition:
The competitions we play in maintain a ladder – Final matches are played. All players should play at least one quarter in any finals match.

Provide opportunity for participation in weekly social sporting activity in a positive and supportive environment; Training is optional and decided on a seasonally basis.
Emphasis is on enjoyment, participation and providing positive role models for junior players.
Eligible target age group in 17+ years.