Winter Season

Welcome to the Grange Uniting Netball Club!

Winter and netball go hand in hand.  This is our season to shine, make friends, keep fit and improve on our skills. Thank you for choosing Grange Uniting Netball Club – we are honoured that you have chosen to join the Grange Netball Club family.

Community
Grange Uniting Netball Club encourages our membership to become involved within our community. We support campaigns such as Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising held over the Mothers Day Weekend and Umpire Appreciation Day.
Our Club encourages our members to be more than players. We encourage friendship community awareness and appreciation. During the season we like to bring our netball community together with a social night however we do need helpers, please get in touch. 
We thank you for your support with your child's team and hope you will join us in making Grange Uniting Netball Club a successful and fun netball club for our youth and stars of the future.

All Grange members are bound by a Code of Conduct, as a player and parent of the club, it is important that you are aware that when you join Grange you adhere to these codes. For more information, see here. For Club specific policies, you can also view these here.

Registrations - open in December 
Winter registrations will open sometime in December, keep an eye on socials for the opening and closing times. Requests to register will be sent to our existing members via email when registrations are opened. This date varies as we await SAUCNA link to open registrations. We will open registrations for existing members first and then to our waitlist.

Waitlist
Waitlist for the Winter season will open between December and April each year and those on the waitlist will be sent registration details where spots become available. If you wish to join the waitlist, please register via our registration of interest page.

Trail Terms and Conditions

  • It is important to note that you cannot trial without full payment and registration.
  • It is suggested that all players attend all trials to give selectors the best opportunity to see the skills of every player and are placed in a team based on their ability.
  • If you are unable to attend all dates this may affect selection.
  • If your child cannot make the trials on a particular date, please email our Secretary grangenetball@gmail.com by no later than Friday 23 January 2026.

Important Dates to Remember

Trial Dates
Tuesday 27 January - Sunday 8 February: once confirmed you can check them out here.

Meet the Team Day
Sunday 1 March - 4pm - 6pm - Grange Lawn Tennis Club. Coaches & Managers meeting following straight afterwards.

Important Season Information 
Games are played on Saturdays at 12.00pm, 1.30 pm, 3pm or 5pm. In all age groups there may be a combination of time slots throughout the season. Before the start of the season each team will receive a draw for the full season.

For Open and U17's games are played at SAUCNA Association Courts located in the Parklands at the top of Anzac Highway, Adelaide
For U8's - U15's games are played on a home and away schedule at club courts around the metro region

Season Dates 2026

  • Round 1 - 28 March 2026 - Six Team Grades Play
  • BYE - 4 April 2026 - Easter
  • Round 2 - 11 April 2026 - All grades play
  • BYE - 18 April 2026 - School Holidays 
  • Round 3 - 25 April 2026 - All grades play (Anzac Day)
  • Round 4 - 2 May 202 - Regrading
  • Round 5 - 9 May 2026 - SAUCNA Life Members Day. Please note that there may be changes when re-grading occurs after Round 5.
  • Round 6 - 16 May 2026
  • Round 7 - 23 May 2026 - Reconciliation Round
  • Round 8 - 30 May 2026
  • BYE - 6 June 2026 - Long weekend
  • Round 9 - 13 June 2026 - Volunteers Day
  • Round 10 - 20 June 2026
  • Round 11 - 27 June 2026
  • Round 12 - 4 July 2026 - Charity Day
  • BYE - 11 July 2026 - School Holidays
  • Round 13 - 18 July 2026
  • Round 14 - 25 July 2026
  • Round 15 - 1 August 2026 - Umpire Appreciation Day

Finals
All divisions have a 3 week finals series (top 4 teams in each division at the end of the minor round). All finals are played at the City Association Courts unless otherwise specified.

  • Semi Final - 8 August 2026
  • Prelim Final - 15 August 2026              
  • Grand Final - 22 August 2026

Presentation Night
Saturday 22 August 2026 at the Grand Ballroom.
Presentation night is a special night where parents and players come together as an entire Club to celebrate the season. Here we acknowledge the many teams and players together with Volunteers.
The presentation event will be a cocktail function after Grand Final. Further information will be made available during the season including prices for parents and children.

Important Player Information

Age Groups
Winter 2026 are based on the player's year of birth as outlined below. Ages are taken at 31st Dec 2026.

  • Under  8's - 2018, 2019
  • Under  9's - 2017
  • Under 11's - 2016, 2017
  • Under 13's  - 2013, 2014
  • Under 15's - 2011, 2012
  • Under 17's - 2010, 2009
  • Opens - 2008 & prior.

Winter Trials                     

  • Trials will commence at the end of January/early February.
  • Trials will be held across our club courts on Jetty Street, Beach Street or our shared facilities at the Grange Lawn Tennis Club courts.
  • Further information including dates and times will be emailed to registered players.
  • It is important to update any of your details including the players preferred positions when registering for the season, remember, there are always plenty of midcourt players and "Goal Attack's" and at trials will take some time to get through everyone that wishes to play midcourt and goals, consider a defending position too... we can't have teams full of one position type.
  • Once trial dates are confirmed you can check them out here.

Training                  

  • Training is compulsory in Winter.
  • Our training nights for each team is set by the volunteer coach, please check with your coach your training time and venue. This information is not published to the public. Coaches and managers have a schedule.
  • There may be some negotiation however we hope to achieve each age group training within their allocated block for one hour. All team members train with their own team.

Boys
More boys are discovering that netball offers a great opportunity for physical fitness, teamwork, and personal development. Across the country, an increasing number of boys are putting on their netball shoes and taking to the court. They’re joining clubs, attending training sessions, and competing at all levels. These players are not just participating—they’re showcasing their skills and proving that netball is a sport for everyone, regardless of gender.

So, if you’re a boy, here are the current eligibility rules:

  • Must meet the age criteria to play in 11/U but can play in 13/U SAUCNA Playing Conditions (March 2023)
  • There is a maximum of two boys per team allowed on court at any one time and they must always be positioned in different thirds
    • This means they cannot play: GA & GS, GD & GK, C & WD/WA, or WA & WD at the same time.
    • However, they can play GA & WA, GD & WD, C & GA/GS/GD/GK

    Registration Information
    Fees for the Winter 2026 season will be announced soon. Full payment is required at registration to secure a playing position in the Winter 2026 Season.

    Sports Vouchers                     

    • If you are eligible to use a sports voucher next year you will give this option in the portal when registering and paying.
    • Please choose the voucher option and your fees total will automatically reduce from by $100.
    • Sports Vouchers for 2026 are submitted for assessment by our treasurer when you enter the players Medicare card number and reference as part of your registration. You cannot use the sports voucher for more than one sport.

    Refunds                             
    Players requesting a refund of fees due to illness, injury or any other reason, will be assessed by the Committee. Please note that full refunds may not always apply as an Administration Fee will be held.

    • Withdrawal before trials begin - 25% admin fee withheld
    • Withdrawal once Club Trails have begun - 50% admin fee is withheld
      (please note "team selection/trial date" in policy relates to when the club begins trials (1 February 2026). Individual age group trial dates may differ and do not apply to the policy.
    • Withdrawal after team placement is possible, however, no refund is provided one-week post team placement. Any player looking to request a transfer to another SAUCNA club post 'team selection/trials' no refunds will be given.
    • Any and all refunds will be at the discretion of the Committee.

      Important Coaching Information                              

      Grange Uniting Netball is a volunteer Club. In order to keep Grange netball thriving it is important that we have parents and community members volunteer their time to help provide children with an affordable place to develop netball skills within their community. Our mission is to provide an environment where young netball players are guided and inspired to advance their skill level in a friendly inclusive social environment and reach their full potential both on and off the court.

      Coaching
      Often we are faced with the problem of having more children register than we have teams with coaches. Please consider volunteering your time to be a coach for your team. No previous netball experience is necessary in order to serve as your teams coach; we will share our best practice drills with you and offer trainings and clinics. We offer support to our coaches and respond quickly whenever you need support guidance or coaching tips. We also have a great source of information and resources available to you online. If you are a parent you will get to spend quality time with your child on the netball courts. This can be a great time to bond with your child.

      Team Manager
      Each team must have a Team Manager. Team Managers play a vital role in a team running efficiently. An organised Team Manager is important to ensure the team runs smoothly throughout the season.We like to ensure we spread the love and get each parent involved in their child's match.  Duties that need help each week are scoring timing. Don't worry this isn't a daunting task we will supply a document to help you manage if you haven't managed a team before.

      Your success and your child's enjoyment is our priority. Jump over to our coaches and managers page for more information.