Our Youth Netball squad comprises of the following age grades:
YOUTH
U14 (Yr-9) to U18 (Yr-13)
WHAT WE PROVIDE AND FOCUS ON
Youth focus on fun and meeting new friends but now we start to refine skills and introduce new, advanced levels to prepare players for the adult game. Developing a more in-depth game understanding, and increasing knowledge of the specific positions and their roles, players will start to take responsibility for their contribution to the team. A longer training time of 90 mins allows the introduction of strength and conditioning work that helps build stamina and prevent injuries.
The entire age group merges (U14 -U18 are combined), and are selected into training squads, each squad based on similar ability. Each session is designed to enable the individual to perform to their best and make significant progress whilst working with similar abilities in their group. Within this group we provide a pathway from Youth Comp, to Youth Prem, to Senior squad.
Alongside regular training, we also have fixtures, competitions, tournaments, masterclasses and special events. We also have teams entered into the local leagues, which compete on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays depending on the Division.
TRAINING TIMES AND LOCATION
Youth training times are separated into
YOUTH PREM
6.30am – 8am Saturday mornings at the
world-renowned Sevens Stadium, Al Ain Road Dubai.
YOUTH COMP
9.30am – 11am at the world-renowned Sevens Stadium, Al Ain Road Dubai.
NB: These times are subject to change due to extreme weather in the early part of the season. The Youth Manager will advise timings when/if they change.
By the time our players reach the Youth age group they are no longer split into age groups but combined into training squad teams based on their progression, development, experience and abilities.Formal Trials are held for training squads and league teams towards the end of the season and in our summer training term (May and June). However players are constantly assessed so there may be movement across squads throughout the season.
Depending on numbers there are two squads per coach, but they may also have an additional coach, a coaching assistant or time with a masterclass coach for specialised training. Training Squads compete in their team in leagues but we also welcome players who wish to train but not compete in league matches.
YOUTH COMP
Split into training squads of 12 players, 10 selected to play as a league team in the relevant division with 2 reserve players. One squad for new members who come in during the season for training before trailing for league teams and those who just wish to train and not play league. Focus is on game strategy, more in-depth learning of positions and technique.
YOUTH PREM
As with Youth Comp, Youth Prem is split into training squads of 12 players, 10 selected to play as a league team in the relevant division with 2 reserve players. Youth Prem players compete in the higher league divisions, often against ladies teams so focus is on improving game strategy, fitness and technique. Youth Prem players may also be invited to guest in the Senior teams as progression allows.
Players are invited to trial for league teams which play against other clubs and independent teams for various league providers (eg Active Netball and Pro-physique Leagues).Formal Trials are held for league teams towards the end of the season and in our summer training term (May and June).
Leagues run throughout the season with differing start dates and durations, we select leagues based on availability of teams/players, coaches, and parent managers and the standard of play.
Youth Comp players generally play matches on Thursday evenings against other youth players, and are ranked in divisions throughout the season based on games points.
Youth Prem players may play either Tuesday or Wednesday evenings and may play against youth or ladies (seniors) teams depending on where they are ranked in the divisions.
LEAGUE FIXTURES AND RESULTS
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