2026 Winter Registrations
Get ready for an exciting new season with us! Whether you’re new to netball or a seasoned player, we can’t wait to see your energy and passion on the court. Our club is more than just a place to play; it’s a vibrant community where you can make friends, develop skills, and create lasting memories.
Teaming up with the Pine Rivers Netball Association, the 2026 winter competition is set to bring some awesome action and a fun, competitive vibes.
Registration open: 8th December 2025
Registration close: 23rd January 2026
We understand that sometimes you may be unable to register on time. Unfortunately, the club must enforce a strict registration deadline, due to the scheduled fixture start dates in 2026. However, you are welcome to submit an Expression of Interest after registration close. If a spot opens up in your age bracket, our registration team will reach out to you.
Let’s make this season the best one yet – see you on the court!
Registration is done via the Netball Connect. (Desktop or Mobile App)
The 2026 Winter Competition Link can be found here
If you need to download Netball Connect, select one of the links below, depending on your device:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/netballconnect/id1456225408
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wsa.netball
If you have already downloaded the Netball Connect app and created an account, you must use the same username (email) and password.
If you need any assistance, please refer to the following resources:
Winter 2026 Season Fee: $385 per player.
Player Membership 2026 is available for ages 7+.
Benefits are included in the cost, covering all NQ and PRNA affiliation fees and insurance along with NLBNC’s package. This includes competition fees, 20 weeks of coaching and weekly training, umpiring, equipment, administration, team photos, presentations and season awards.
Non-Playing Membership 2026 (Coach, Umpire, Volunteer, Committee / Life Member) $No Charge
Winter registration fees apply only to competitions with fixtures in 2026 at PRNA. For information on the NLBNC Summer Games, Ladies’ Social, and Little Netters, please see the relevant program cost.
Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $200 for their child, which can be used towards the 2026 Winter Season membership fee. North Lakes Blues Netball Club is a registered activity provider. To check your eligibility and the new process to receive a FairPlay Voucher, please view this LINK.
Please consider other costs that may apply, like uniforms, prior to applying for a FPV and registering to play.
If you are eligible for a FairPlay Voucher, a copy of this voucher will need to be obtained and provided to the club as soon as received. During the Netball Connect registration process, you will have the opportunity to select FPV and insert the FPV number assigned. This will reduce the amount to be paid. The registration however will not be processed or confirmed by Blues UNTIL we have received the copy of the voucher.
Once you have your FairPlay Voucher and have completed your registration, please email a copy to treasurer@northlakesbluesnetball.com.au
Below is a guide to the age groups and divisions. The age group is based on the age the player turns in 2026
Age Groups for 2026:
Age Group Year Born | |
Modified Netball 7 & 8 Born in 2018 and 2019 (turning 7 or 8 in 2026) | |
Modified Netball 9 | Born in 2017 (turning 9 in 2026) |
U10’s | Born in 2016 (turning 10 in 2026) |
Junior 4 (J4/U11’s) | Born in 2015 (turning 11 in 2026) |
Junior 3 (J3/U12’s) | Born in 2014 (turning 12 in 2026) |
Junior 2 (J2/U13’s) | Born in 2013 (turning 13 in 2026) |
Junior 1 (J1/U14’s) | Born in 2012 (turning 14 in 2026) |
Intermediate | Born in 2014 to 2009 (turning 12-17 years in 2026) |
Cadet | Born in 2011 to 2006 (turning 15-20 years in 2026) |
Seniors | Born in 2012 or earlier (turning 14 and above in 2026) |
J4-J1 and Intermediate and cadets divisions above are age guides ONLY, skill and experience will also determine which team a player will be joining and the division that team is most suitable for as part of the PRNA competition.
5-6 year olds may participate in the Blues NetSetGo program, which is usually run for 8 weeks each in Term 1 and Term 4 in 2026.
Ladies Social is a separate competition and further information can be found below.
Blues Grading is mandatory for all Blues players registered from u10’s and up. Players are required to have successfully registered on Netball Connect in order to attend grading. Please check your age groups’ grading dates once released and ensure you attend.
Information regarding grading dates will be sent out closer to the end of registrations
Players who do not attend Grading, cannot be properly assessed by the graders, and this may result in the player being placed in a team not appropriate for their skill and/or experience.
Players are required to attend one training session per week and must be able to commit to the team games on Saturday or Monday (depending on your division) for the full season.
The season runs from March to end of August (including finals) with squad training starting in February.
Training Venue: Aurora Boulevard Park, North Lakes. (22 Aurora Boulevard, North Lakes 4509)
Training Days and Times:
Monday 4pm – 7.30pm or
Tuesdays 4pm – 7.30pm or
Wednesdays 4pm – 8.30pm or
Thursdays 4pm – 7.30pm
The exact day and time for each team’s training session is dependent on coach nominations and allocations.
This means your training session day and time will ONLY be 100% confirmed once teams and coaches are finalised.
WHAT are the implications of missing training?
– Coaches cannot execute game plans and strategies on game day.
– Less opportunity for learning, development and correcting mistakes.
– You are being unfair to the rest of the team and the coaches that are putting time into player development.
– Missing training on a regular basis may result in less game time.
Game Venue: Les Hughes Sporting Complex. (119 Francis Rd, Lawnton QLD 4501)
Game times remain consistent throughout the season and is dependent on the age and division of the player.
• Saturday day fixtures start from 8.00am (Modified, Juniors, Inters 3-5 and Open division 5)
• Monday night fixtures start from 6.30pm (Inters 1-2 and Open divisions 1-4; including mixed teams)
Below items are compulsory to wear for all games.
• Blues Dress or
• Blues Playing Shirt or
• Blues Playing Singlet
• Black Bike Shorts (any brand/supplier, but must be shorts and not long leggings) if not Blues bike pants
• White/Black Socks (any brand/supplier)
Other uniform items include, bike pants, visor, hoodie, training singlet – but are NOT compulsory.
Please check out our Uniforms Page for more details on ordering or contact our Uniforms Officer at uniforms@northlakesbluesnetball.com.au
You may like to also consider our Pre-loved Uniforms Facebook Group for uniform or training items.
Summer Netball 2026
Keep playing netball during Summer, with 8 weeks of social games for all ages from u7s through to opens at our courts in North Lakes.
Wednesday Evenings October and November 2026
TEAM Sign up (manager must complete and add each player into the team registration – then each player will receive a registration completion request)
Don’t have a team/new to Blues, register your interest HERE
All fees MUST be paid in FULL prior to taking the court.
Blues teams can also participate and register with North Lakes Blues Netball Club for the PRNA Summer Nights comp at PRNA. Registration is open to teams of all ages from u7s through to opens. Games will be played in Lawnton.
TEAM Sign up (manager must complete and add each player into the team registration – then each player will receive a registration completion request)
All fees MUST be paid in FULL prior to taking the court.
Please note: this is NOT applicable to the Blues Little Netters Program for 5-6yrs. Please see specific program information for other netball programs run by Blues.
- Registration opens on in September 2026
- Registration closes on TBC 2026
Registration is done via the Netball Connect. (Desktop or Mobile App)
Both Blues and PRNA Summer Comps require your team manager to sign the team up, and include each players name and details as per Netball Connect. (DO NOT create a new profile or account if you have used Netball Connect previously, you MUST use the same profile as previous registration or you will be charged a higher NQ insurance fee)
If you don’t have a team/new to Blues, register your interest HERE
If you need to download Netball Connect, select one of the links below, depending on your device:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/netballconnect/id1456225408
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wsa.netball
If you have already downloaded the Netball Connect app and created an account, you must use the same username (email) and password.
If you need any assistance, please refer to the following resources:
Fair play vouchers are not accepted to be used for the summer season.
No grading for Summer Netball. Sign up with a team or submit interest to register and we will find you a team that is looking for players in the Blues Summer Games.
No training for Summer Netball.
Uniforms for Summer Netball is decided on by each team.
Blues Little Netter's Program
This is a fun, safe, social and active program for girls and boys aged 5 to 6. It gives kids of all abilities a positive introduction to netball and teaches them the basic skills of the sport.
Each week your child will take part in skill based activities and minor games that will help them develop fundamental movement skills, as well as important social skills like team work. Each session will be lead by an accredited coach, using modified equipment.
- What will my child learn? Throwing, passing and catching, Take off and landing, Pivot, Change of direction, Goal shooting, Movement skills, Team work
- Communication
8 week program for 5-6yr olds.
Term dates will be updated in the new year.
Starts: TBA 2026
Cost: $TBA (includes a Little Netters shirt and ball)
Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $200 for their child, which can be used towards Membership Fees. North Lakes Blues Netball Club is a registered activity provider. To check your eligibility and the process to receive a FairPlay Voucher, please view this LINK.
Please consider other costs that may apply, like uniforms, prior to applying for a FPV and registering to play.
If you are eligible for a FairPlay Voucher, a copy of this voucher will need to be obtained and provided to the club as soon as received. During the Netball Connect registration process, you will have the opportunity to select FPV and insert the FPV number assigned. This will reduce the amount to be paid. The registration however will not be processed or confirmed by Blues UNTIL we have received the copy of the voucher.
Once you have your FairPlay Voucher and have completed your registration, please email a copy to treasurer@northlakesbluesnetball.com.au
Ladies Social Netball Evenings
10 weeks (2026) The Next program dates will be notified soon…
How the ladies social netball program usually works.
Meet other ladies who also want to learn or get back into playing netball without competitive games or competition. All levels and experience are welcome!
If you’re keen to have a laugh, be active, learn some new skills and play some fun games (no scoring, no set teams, rotating positions), as part of our weekly ladies social evening, this could be for you.
