Our Junior Netball squad comprises of the following age grades:
Netball Juniors
Juniors
Y5 (U10) - Y8 (U13)
What we provide and focus on
Core themes are tailored to each age group and ability. Enhancing on the focus of fun and meeting new friends, Juniors now start to build on current skills and introduce new ones. This develops a more in-depth game understanding whilst increasing knowledge of the specific positions and their roles within the game. The players will train with similar ability squads to ensure progress for the individual at their own pace. The coaches will design their sessions to develop the individual as well as the group.
Alongside regular training, we also have fixtures, competitions, tournaments, and special events. We also have teams entered into local leagues which play weekly on Thursday evenings or Sunday mornings, depending on the age group.
TRAINING TIMES AND LOCATION
8.30am-10am – Saturday mornings at the world-renowned Sevens Stadium, Al Ain Road, Dubai
Our Juniors are split into school year groups for training with a dedicated coach per year group overseen by a Head of Year Group Coach for every 2 years, ie Y5-6 and Y7-8. As players develop at different rates, some training groups may have combination of Y5 and Y6 players, or Y7 and Y8 players. Players are constantly assessed through the season to determine their level and are placed in a coaching group that suits that ability so there may be movement throughout the season. Depending on numbers, each year group may have an additional coach and a coaching assistant so players get as much attention and time on court as possible.
YEAR 5
The sessions are more challenging in this year group, as we try to increase understanding of the game and develop ability. Match play time is increased along with the opportunity to play in a league against other clubs and teams. Talented Year 5s may be mixed in with Year 6 groups.
YEAR 6
This year group is as per the Year 5 above. Groups are split into ability assessed by the coaches at the start of the season and each player is given the chance to develop skills and work on specific areas of progression.
YEAR 7 and YEAR 8
These year groups are combined and players are split into ability groups by the Head coach into training squads of up to 22 players (numbers are approx). The sessions are adapted to ensure each player is able to further their ability. Players will be challenged during the sessions and throughout the season, but not placed into squads where they are out of their depth. Year 8 players will be also guided into the transition to Youth for the following season.
Players are invited to trial for league teams which play against other clubs and independent teams for various league providers (eg Active Netball and Venture Leagues). Trials are typically held in May and June pre-season.
Leagues run throughout the season with differing start dates and durations, we select leagues based on availability of teams, coaches, and parent managers. Spaces on these teams are limited so commitment to matches is a priority, particularly the Sunday morning leagues.
LEAGUE FIXTURES AND RESULTS
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