Under 16 Representative Program

Team Management 2026

Selection Panel:  Under 16 team coaches and two independent selectors

Trial eligibility players must be 14 years or over, and under the age of 16 at 1 January 2026. Players must also be registered to a Netball Wairarapa affiliate (Club/School). 

Trials

Players are required to attend all trials, unless dispensation has been confirmed with the Operations Manager

Trial registrations close on Friday 27th March 2026

Squad/Team Selection

Selections will be announced within five days of the final trial taking place. Once named in a squad/team players will be liable for full payment. If you withdraw after team announcements, you will be charged the full amount. 

Trainings

Training sessions will be held up to two hours, once per week.  A training schedule will be released to all players in due course. If you cannot make training it is expected you notify your coach/manager at the earliest time possible. 

Tournaments

Players selected must be available to attend the following tournaments. If you are unable to attend one-off tournaments please advise as soon as possibe to aid in our planning. 

Fee structure 2026

Funding makes a contribution to the representative programme, however it does not cover all costs associated with delivering the programme.

Team members will need to contribute to fundraising opportunities when available. This will be communicated further via your team management. 

Full payment is due no later than Friday 27th June, 2026. If players need to make a payment plan please contact ops@netballwai.co.nz  Plans need to be in place & started prior to the fee due date. 

Players will be provided a tracksuit, playing uniform & bag which are to be returned cleaned at the end of the season. 

All questions can be directed to Sandy at ops@netballwai.co.nz