Frequently Asked Questions

What age can you start netball with Samford Netball Club?

Our Little Netta program is designed for children from 4 to 10 years of age.  Sessions are typically run on Thursday afternoons to coincide with Terms 2 and 4 of the school year. 

Players turning 7 AND in Grade 2 at school are eligible to play in the Non-Competitive 7/8/9yrs Saturday fixtures.  Games are played each Saturday morning at Downey Park generally starting in late April and running through until late August. 


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What age groups are non-competitive?

Ages 7/8/9yrs combined age teams and 10yrs team play non-competitive games. 7/8/9yrs play with modified rules which can be found on the Downey Park website.

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What age does competitive netball start?

Competitive games start from 11yrs through to Opens. 

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When and where are the games held?

The winter season generally comprises of 14 rounds (plus finals) and are held at Downey Park on Saturdays. Games typically start around March/April and run through to end August/early September. 

Games are not played during school holidays.   

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Why are players graded?

Grading is an important step in player and team allocation for players 10 yrs and over and enables the Club to ensure players/teams are allocated appropriately and according to ability.  Our Club employs an independent, highly experienced Grading Panel to assess each player and provide recommendations. 

Once the grading session is complete, the Grading Panel recommendations are consider along with a range of additional factors including: 

  • performance from previous season/s
  • feedback given by former coach/es
  • attendance and effort at pre-season training
  • any current/former representative team selection. 

Team allocation decisions are determined by:

  • grading outcomes
  • player versatility
  • demonstrated development and progression (for returning players)
  • overall player numbers across age groups.
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Where do my fees go?

The registration fee is made up of the following components:

  • $123 - Netball Queensland (as the governing body of the sport in Queensland)
  • $80 - Downey Park Netball Association (as the association we are affiliated with)
  • remainder is retained by the club to pay for:

- umpires fees (our single biggest expense)

- equipment

- open night and end of season events (including trophies)

- lighting and court costs

- insurance and administration costs
- Downey Park ground, maintenance and any additional levies (as determined by Downey Park Netball         Association) and in addition to the $80 per player fee mentioned above)
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