Berkshire Netball Under 14 Academy Trials 2014/15
Dear Parent/Carer
Your daughter has been identified as having the potential to develop her netball skills through England Netball’s Performance Pathway and is being nominated to attend trials for Berkshire Netball’s Under 14 Satellite Academy programme.
The purpose of the Academy programme is to provide performance-enhancing training for individuals rather than for a squad of players. Competition is seen as valuable and although there is an element of match play within the programme it is essential that all Academy athletes gain match experience through playing netball at club level in leagues and tournaments as well as at school.
Academies will also provide an opportunity for players to be seen by the Regional Performance Coach, and potentially to move up the England Netball Performance Pathway.
The first round of trials for this year’s Satellite Academy will take place on Thursday 5th, 12th and 19th June at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Lower Earley, READING from 6.30-9.30pm (registration from 6.30-6.45pm). Athletes will only be expected to attend one of these trials sessions. Confirmation of which date they have been allocated will be sent by 1st June. Please indicate on the trial form if your daughter is not available on any of the trial dates. Athletes who are selected from the three preliminary trial sessions will be expected to complete a home training programme over the summer and to attend a final trial on Saturday 13th September at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre from 12.30-2.30pm (registration from 12pm.) The trial fee of £5 is payable at the first trial by cash or cheque made payable to Berkshire Netball.
Triallists should wear/bring the following:-
- Tracksuit bottoms/top
- White t-shirt/polo shirt
- Dark skirt/shorts (no school or club logos should be visible)
Appropriate footwear for indoor training
- White sports socks (not trainer socks)
- No jewellery is permitted (All piercings must be removed – no taping)
- Plenty to drink (sports drink and water)
- Snack
Important – please note the following before entering the trials:-
- Successful athletes will be expected to participate in a programme of fortnightly training sessions which will include netball skills, fitness, strength and conditioning. There will also be some inter-County Academy play days at weekends.
- Successful athletes are expected to undertake home training. The expectation is that a Satellite Academy Athlete will complete approximately 14 hours of training a week either through club training and matches, Academy sessions, home training (strength and conditioning and fitness) or training for any other sport at a similar level. There will be regular fitness testing throughout the programme to enable progress to be monitored and measured. Athletes who fail to commit to the level of training required or fail to attend sessions without a valid reason may be asked to leave the programme.
- If selected, athletes will need to be individually affiliated to England Netball, South Region and Berkshire Netball to participate in the Academy sessions.
- All athletes who are selected for the Academy MUST be members of an England Netball CAPS accredited club and MUST commit to regularly attending club training sessions and regularly playing club matches.
- The cost of the Satellite Academy sessions will be approximately £95 per athlete which includes coaching sessions, Academy t-shirt, netball, skipping rope and player handbook.
The completed form should be returned via email to by Friday 30th May or posted to Sarah Feast, 2 Micklands Road, Caversham, READING RG4 6LT.
Many thanks
Sarah Feast
Development Officer (Berkshire Netball)
Email:
Berkshire Netball
Under 14 Trial Form
Coach’s Name
Club
Player Name
Address
Date of birth:
Home Tel no:
Email (parent)
Allergies
Medication
Known injuries
School
School Year from Sept 2014
(Year 8 or 9)
England Netball affiliation no:
Playing positions / 1st choice / 2nd choice
Emergency Contact Name
Emergency Contact Tel No
By submitting this form I agree to the following:-
Parent/carer:
My child is in good health and I consider her capable of taking part in the above trials. I have completed the medical details and consent that in the event of any illness/accident any necessary treatment can be administered to my child which may include the use of anaesthetics. I understand that while coaches and personnel will take every precaution to ensure that accidents do not happen they cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury suffered to my child. My daughter is aware of the expectations and requirements of participating in the Academy programme and, if successful, she will commit to attending training sessions and undertaking home training as directed.
Coach:
I have discussed the expectations and requirements of participating in the Academy programme with the player and believe that, if successful, she will be committed to attending Academy and club training sessions, playing regularly in club matches and to undertaking a home training programme as directed by the Academy coach.
Please return this form via email (preferred) by Friday 30th May to or post to Mrs Sarah Feast, 2 Micklands Road, Caversham, READING RG4 6LT