Dear Athlete and Parent,

STAFFORDSHIRE NETBALL PERFORMANCE PATHWAY ACADEMY SELECTION SESSIONS

You have been identified within your Club/School to attend the following Netball Staffordshire Academy Selection event. We would like to invite you to the following:

Sunday 18th June 2017

8:30-11:30

Under 12’s Year 6 & below (this present school year)

Stafford Manor High

Wolverhampton Rd, Stafford ST17 9DJ

Please arrive 15 minutes before your session to register.

The session is the first stage in becoming a member of the Staffordshire Performance Pathway and will consist of warm up and multi skill games.

This day will not be trials on specific netball positions!!

Parents are advised that the session is a closed screening session and, therefore, will have no spectators.

There will be 2 outcomes from these sessions:

  • An invitation to attend selection for Academy or
  • Unsuccessful athletes will return to School/Club

Please note that Athletes may be de-selected from the process at any time.

WHAT YOU NEED TO WEAR:

  • Plain white top (no logos, no school/club/county tops)
  • Black or navy bottoms (skirt/shorts/skort/leggings)
  • NO NETBALL DRESSES
  • Sports trainers (no ‘fashion shoes’)
  • NO JEWELLERY

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

  • Plenty to drink
  • Snacks

Please also remember to have hair tied back and nails short.

INFORMATION ABOUT STAFFORDSHIRE UNDER 12 ACADEMY

The Satellite Academy caters for players in school years 7 & below, who will train on average once a month. for a minimum of 20 hrs across the year

The content of the programme is based around the England Netball Performance Pathway and encompasses skill level, positional play, nutrition and fitness.

At all times, the essence of the programme is QUALITY, CONSISTENCY & FUN. In order for a player to progress through the Academy system she must be able to perform a skill with precision and control and understand the importance of physical and mental fitness and how to achieve them.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE COMMITMENT REQUIRED!!

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

Trialists must: -

  • Be affiliated to EN (through club or school)
  • Be U12 on September 1st 2017 for U12 Academy
  • Have completed an entry form including their date of birth
  • Have met the deadline with entry form

FURTHER INFORMATION FOR TRIALISTS:

  • Players must be committed to demanding and regular training
  • They will be expected to attend every training session
  • Players must bring their netball and a first aid kit to their academy training nights

ACADEMY TRAINING FEES:

Trial Fees are £5 (Cheques only and payable to SCNA)

Fees for Under 12 Academy athletes will be approx. £100 hrs of training

Fees include a polo shirt, netball, venue hire and coaching costs

TRAINING VENUES AND TIMES:

All Academy Training will be held on a Sunday at Stafford Manor High.

Times to be confirmed

Full Name:
Address:
Postcode: / Email:
Telephone Number
Home:
Mobile:
Club: / School:
Age on Sept 1st 2017:
School year in September 2017:
Date of Birth:
Please acknowledge you have read the Staffordshire netball criteria and can provide 100% commitment to the Staffordshire Netball Academy
Parent Signature…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Athlete Signature………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Please advise of any medical condition

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

Please confirm your attendance by completing the form above.

Send to Ursula Smith, 19 Coplow Avenue, Tean, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4JQ enclosing a cheque for £5 payable to SCNA by Tuesday, 13th June 2017