Trials

Winter 2026 trials

Sunday 1st February 2026 (nominally between 8:30am-12:30pm)
Sunday 8th February 2026 (nominally between 8:30am-12:30pm)
A backup date on Wednesday the 11th February will be used if required.
Please note that not attending trials may impact placement into a team. Notification of team selection will be via email from the 11th February 2026

Please read our Junior Selection Policy before attending.

Registrations are now open for Winter 2026 - click here
Once trials have started, we may not be able to accept new junior registrations. If this affects your child, please email stmonicasnetballclub@hotmail.com before completing the registration form.

Trials help us place players into suitable teams for nomination into SAUCNA age divisions. This ensures:

Balanced teams with the right mix of attackers, defenders, and mid-court players.
Players compete and train with others of a similar skill level and experience.
Every child has the chance to develop in the right environment.

Player Preferences
- On the registration form, players nominate their strongest and preferred positions.
- Selectors will trial players in these positions wherever possible.
- Past coaches provide feedback to give selectors a full picture of each player’s ability and approach to the game.
On-Court Assessment
- Players take part in short, 10-minute match simulations.
- Selectors look at footwork, ball skills, game strategy, strength, height, spatial awareness, and understanding of the rules.
- Players may be asked to try another position if selectors see potential.
Court Time
- Some players need only one rotation; others may be seen multiple times.
- Court time is not a measure of ability—it simply reflects how quickly selectors can assess a player’s best fit.
- Occasionally players are rotated in to fill positions so trials can continue smoothly.

Requests to play with a specific friend are considered if both players make the same request.
If players grade into different levels, they will be placed together in the lower team.

The clubrooms will be open 30 minutes before and after trials for uniform fittings.

If trials cannot proceed due to heat or other circumstances, team selections may be based on:

All selectors are highly skilled and impartial.
Parents should not approach selectors or organisers during trials.
Please direct any questions to the Team Coordinator before or after the session.

Check the Junior Selection Policy before attending.
Complete all sections of the registration form carefully, especially your child’s preferred positions.
Arrive early if you’d like a uniform fitting.