Training Information

Winter season training 2026

Training is compulsory during the Winter season.

All sessions are held at Laurie Knight Reserve, Romilly Avenue, Manningham:

  • U8 & U9: Monday, 4.30pm - 6pm

  • U11: Thursday, 5pm - 7pm

  • U13: Tuesday, 5pm - 7pm

  • U15: Wednesday, 5pm - 7pm

  • U17 and Open teams do not have assigned training nights.

Expectations

  • Consistent attendance is important—players with ongoing absences may receive reduced court time if others are available.

  • Teams usually train together with their own coach.

  • If your child already has a very busy schedule, please consider whether a team sport will fit well.

Game Days (Winter)

  • All games: Saturday afternoons at 12:00pm, 1:30pm, or 3:00pm.

  • U8–U15: Home and away matches on suburban courts. Home games at Romilly Ave, away games at the opposition’s courts. Each season typically includes one home and one away match against each club (subject to regrading).

  • Opposition clubs may be as far as Hallett Cove, Seacliff, Morialta, Burnside, Henley, or Grange.

  • U17 & Open: Games at SAUCNA Association Courts (Anzac Hwy/Goodwood Rd – Josie Agius Park).

Summer season

No formal training is held in summer.

  1. Some teams may arrange informal sessions before the season starts.

  2. All summer games are played at the SAUCNA Association Courts on Anzac Hwy/Goodwood Rd.

Other information

  • Lights at Laurie Knight Reserve: View instructions here. PIN code available from Todd or Abby.

  • Links to the registrations forms can be found on the Registrations page

  • Check out the Trials page for information on pre-Winter season trials.