Registration

RLNA U9–U11 Academy Program

Developing Future Talent Through Skill, Confidence & Opportunity

The Redcliffe Leagues Netball Association U9–U11 Academy Program is designed for young players who are ready to take their development beyond standard club-level training.
This program introduces athletes to a more advanced, excellence‑focused environment and prepares them for our Rep Redi Program, which begins at Under 12s.

🌟 Program Overview

Eligibility:

• Open to all players registered in the RLNA Winter Season (U9–U11).

Program Focus:

• Development of key fundamental movement and netball skills
• Aligns with Netball Australia’s junior development framework
• Emphasis on technique, confidence, and game understanding

Coaching Leadership:

• Led by Development Director, Donalda Paekau
• Supported by accredited RLNA development coaches

Program Duration:

• 8‑week program

Cost:

• $88 ex GST
• Includes academy singlet + carnival participation costs

Weekly Schedule:

• Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
• Program starts: 3 June 2025

📅 Session Dates

• Wed 3 June
• Wed 10 June
• Wed 17 June
• Wed 24 June
• School Holiday Break
• Wed 15 July
• Wed 22 July
• Wed 29 July
• Wed 5 August

🏆 Carnival Participation

Academy athletes will have the opportunity to represent RLNA at selected carnivals.
Teams will be named two weeks prior to each carnival, with selections varying between events.

These carnivals offer valuable match experience, team bonding, and exposure to higher-level competition.

💙 Program Benefits

Participants will gain:

• A structured athlete pathway toward representative and elite netball
• Strong foundational skills developed early to support future success
• Opportunities to build confidence, teamwork, and match play experience
• High-quality coaching and individual development focus
• A powerful head start before entering Under 12 Rep Redi trials

This program strengthens RLNA’s commitment to player development and talent identification across the region.

👕 Uniform

Academy players will receive an academy singlet, sizes need to be selected upon registration.

RLNA accepts Play On! vouchers (previously known as Fair Play) towards payment of netball fees.

POV rounds are open at various times throughout the year.  Please check our Facebook page for updates on when Q Grants are open for applications.  For more on how to find out if you qualify or how to apply go to:

https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay/apply

RLNA process to redeem, is for the player to apply and be successful in obtaining the voucher prior to registering in NetballConnect.  The voucher number needs to be entered in at the time of registering in the checkout screen and a copy of the voucher should be emailed to admin@rlna.com.au

VIDEO- HOW TO APPLY:

WEBSITE- MORE INFORMATION

All team coaches and umpires need to register via the Netball Connect portal.  If you have any issues registering as a coach or umpire please email admin@rlna.com.au

It is an Association and Netball Queensland requirement that all Coaches and Umpires must have a Blue Card to work with young children under the age of 18 which should be emailed to admin@rlna.com.au