We’re excited to announce that Winter 2026 netball season registrations are now open! 

Places are allocated on a first-in, best-dressed basis, so we encourage you to register early. Some age groups may reach capacity before the official closing date, so don’t miss out!

⭐Registrations will close on 25th January 2026 or earlier if age group limits are reached.

Season Dates

⭐All 2026 dates are available in our calendar. 

⭐Uniform order cut-off: Wednesday 14th January 2026

⭐Registration Closing Day: Sunday 25th January 2026

⭐Grading day (compulsory for 11U–15U only): Wednesday 4th February 2026 – (Please see times under relevant heading)

⭐First Training: Wednesday 18th February 2026

Fees
⭐ $210 per player
⭐ Plus Netball Victoria Membership if not already paid for 2026

If your child has not yet paid their 2026 NV Membership, the system will prompt you to pay it during registration.
NV Membership is compulsory for all players for insurance and participation.

Age Group Guide – Winter 2026
⭐Please select your child’s age group based on the age they turn in 2026:

• Turning 7, 8, or 9 → Select GO Competition

• Turning 10 or 11 → Select 11U

• Turning 12 or 13 → Select 13U

• Turning 14 or 15 → Select 15U

• Turning 16 or 17 → Select 17U

• Turning 18 or older → Select Open

If you are uncertain which age group to choose, please email the committee for assistance.

 

Note: The GO Competition / 9U program is a Saturday competition. Net Set is training only, while GO is the Saturday competition for 9U players.

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IMPORTANT: If you are registering for 9U and are a new player to our club, or if you are a coach registering your child, please contact us at spjnetball@gmail.com prior to completing your registration.

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Player Positions

During registration, you will be asked to enter your child’s playing positions. This is a very important part of the team selection process.

Please enter the positions your child is best suited to, not just their favourites.
This helps us place players where they can contribute strongly to their team and continue developing their skills.

 

We encourage you to discuss this with your child’s coach, especially if:

⭐You are unsure which positions they are most effective in

⭐Your child has only ever played one or two positions

⭐Their preferred position differs from where they generally play well

⭐They are new to the age group or moving up

 

Coaches can provide helpful insight into where your child has shown strength, improvement, or development opportunity.

Please remember:

⭐Players may rotate across positions during the season

⭐Team needs and development pathways are considered

⭐Position preferences are not guarantees, but they significantly assist us in forming balanced teams

Thank you for completing this section thoughtfully, it truly helps during team placements.

Uniform
⭐To ensure your player has their uniform before the first game the uniform order cut-off: 14 January 2026

⭐If you’re new to SPJ and register after the cut-off, please contact Kat, our Uniform Coordinator, for options.

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LYVNA Uniform Requirements

• SPJ Dress: must be worn with plain black bloomers, boyleg briefs, or bike shorts (full coverage, not extending below dress length).

• SPJ T-Shirt & Shorts: shorts must be plain black, knee-length or longer, with no pockets or patterns.

• Bike shorts/compression shorts are not permitted as outerwear under the T-shirt uniform option.

• You can view more information via the 'Uniform Shop' button.

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Grading Day

Grading helps us form balanced and fair teams.
⭐Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026 (compulsory for 11U – 15U only)
⭐Times: 

• 11U: 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

• 13U: 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm

• 15U: 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm

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⭐Attendance is compulsory. Please email us ASAP if you have a valid reason your child cannot attend. 

 

Team Placement
We cannot make any guarantees about which team players will be placed in. If your daughter/son has friends in a specific team, you can let us know and we will do our best to accommodate, but this isn’t always possible. Please register with the understanding that while all players will be placed in a team, it may not be their preferred team.

 

Training & Attendance

Please take note of all training and game dates, including during school holidays. These are listed in our calendar

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Attendance at training is expected. Frequent unexplained/unreasonable absences may lead to reduced game time on Saturdays.

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Regular attendance is important because it helps teach key values that community sport aims to develop, including:
⭐ Commitment: Following through on responsibilities to your team.
⭐ Resilience: Developing perseverance and the ability to overcome challenges.
⭐ Respect: Our coaches volunteer their time generously, and attending training consistently demonstrates appreciation for their effort and dedication.

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It also supports:
⭐ Player development: Skills, fitness, and understanding of team strategies are built during training.
⭐ Team cohesion: Consistent participation helps the team work together effectively on game days.
⭐ Fair consideration: Commitment and attendance may be considered when selecting teams or end-of-season awards.

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Important Safety Notes:
⭐ Siblings, regardless of age, must be supervised by their parent or guardian at all training sessions. Coaches and committee members are not responsible for supervising siblings.
⭐ Parents/guardians should ensure siblings do not play in areas where they could interrupt training sessions or game play.
⭐ Bikes, scooters, and particularly electric scooters/bikes are not permitted on the netball courts.
⭐ Dogs are not permitted on the courts.

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Coaches & Umpires

Each team requires a coach and an umpire for the season to proceed. If you are interested in coaching or umpiring, please contact the committee. Full support and guidance will be provided.

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Coach Incentive – Winter 2026
This year, coaches will receive a 50% discount on one child’s SPJ club fee, subject to terms and conditions, including:

⭐Completion of the compulsory Netball Victoria Foundation Coaching Course

⭐The club will reimburse the cost of this course

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How to Register

Please ensure you have read an understood all the information above. If you feel comfortable proceeding, please click on the button below to register.

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IMPORTANT: If you are registering for 9U and are a new player to our club, or if you are a coach, please contact us at spjnetball@gmail.com to complete your registration.

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