Netball Excellence Program
The Netball Academy runs as part of the Health and Physical Education curriculum. Students complete the theory component of regular HPE but participate in specialised netball classes instead of regular HPE practical activities.
The Netball Academy aims to offer a challenging but enjoyable programme by providing students with the opportunity to develop their netball skills to a highly competitive level in a positive and supportive environment. Opportunities to improve netball performance include:
- Competitions such as Southside Super 7 Netball Carnivals and Twilight Tournaments
- Specialised netball classes where students work on a range of technical skills, position-specific skills and unit and team strategies
- External specialist netball coaching
- Personalised physiotherapy and fitness screenings
- Netball-specific strength, conditioning, and injury prevention training
- External presentation on how the menstrual cycle impacts sport performance
The Netball Academy has a strong sense of community and promotes inclusion and connection through a range of activities, including:
- Netball Academy Breakfast
- Netball Academy Afternoon Tea
- Parents & Players Twilight Carnival
- Netball Academy Awards Night
- Leadership Day
- Year 10 Netball Academy “buddies" for all Year 7 netball students
Many Netball Academy students develop an interest in pursuing netball umpiring, and thus opportunities for these students are provided, including:
- Beginner umpire workshops for year 7 students
- Umpire mentor sessions for year 8 – 10 students
- Umpiring opportunities at carnivals, competitions and in class time
School standards
Cavendish Road SHS is a school with an outstanding reputation in academic and sporting achievements. Students accepted in the Academy Program are expected to maintain the high standards of our school and participate fully in our school curriculum.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria in order of consideration:
- Comparative academic merit with all other out of catchment enrolment applicants (applicable to out-of-catchment students only)
- Applicants must be playing or have the ability to play Netball at a representative level
- Performance at trials conducted by specialist staff
Students must also meet the following criteria to remain in the Academy:
- Progression in skills of Netball
- Achieve 90% attendance or higher
- Maintain a minimum of Very Good rating across effort and behaviour
- High Level of Behaviour, Industry and Attitude within the school community
- All school fees must be up to date or a suitable payment plan in place
Who takes the program?
The Netball Academy coaches are Jacqui Russell and Sally Miller. Both coaches have significant playing experience – playing at the highest levels for their sport. This includes - Sunshine Coast Lightning, England, Australian Institute of Sport and Australian Junior teams. The former elite players are now experienced representative level coaches.
Application process
- Complete Sporting Academy Application Form (PDF) and submit to our school office.
- Invitations to trial will occur to attend one of the Trial Days to be held at Cavendish Road State High School. Following invitation, contact the school office to select one of the two available trial days.
If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the school.