Aquinas College Netball has been experiencing great growth over the past few years with up to 180 girls competing each year.

Students play at Harbourside Netball Centre, Blake Park each week in Terms 2 and 3. Year 9 to 13 students play on a Friday evening and Year 7 and 8 students on Saturday mornings.

Aquinas’ Premier Netball Team aims to compete at the Upper North Island Secondary Schools Competition in Term 3. Aquinas also attends the AIMS GAMES for Year 7 and 8 players.

Information

Registration and Fees

Registrations for the 2025 season are now open. Please register at the following link before Friday 14 March.

Netball Registration

Fees are charged per player for the season and is $140.00 for Year 7/8 Teams, and $150.00 for Year 9-13 teams.


2025 Trial Information

All trials at held in the AC Gym or on the outdoor Netball Courts. It is strongly recommended to attend all your trials (seniors have only the 1) but where circumstances don’t allow this please do communicate with the appropriate teacher in charge.

Wednesday 12th March

Year 7 & 8  (trialled in year group): 3.30pm – 5.15pm

Year 9 & 10: 5.30pm  – 7pm

Year 11 – 13: 7.15pm – 8.45pm

Saturday 15th March

Year 7 & 8: 11am – 1pm

Year 9 & 10: 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Tuesday 18th March – Top squad only (approx 22 players per age group)

Year 7 & 8: 3.30pm – 5.15pm

Year 9 & 10: 5.30pm – 7pm

Year 11 – 13: 7.15pm – 8.30pm

If the weather isn’t in our favour we will still go ahead with trials on the specified days but timings will alter to allow for the gym space to accommodate all year groups.  You will be emailed on the day with any changes due to weather conditions.


Trainings

Training days/times will be decided by individual Team Management and could start during the last weeks of Term 1 or during the school holidays. They will generally be held at the Aquinas College courts either before or after school.


Competition

Weekly competitions are organised by Tauranga Netball Centre and run over Terms 2 and 3.


Draws and Cancellations

The draw can be accessed each week on the Tauranga Netball website by clicking on Draws and Results and then the applicable age group. Cancellations will be decided on the day and posted on its website and Facebook page.


Tournaments

Upper North Island Secondary School (UNISS) Netball Tournament – September
AIMS GAMES (Year 7 and 8) – September
There will be other opportunities for tournaments/sports exchanges throughout the year. Teams will be advised of this at a later date.


Uniform

Players will be issued with a netball dress for the season.


Registration and Fees

Registrations for the winter season will open mid Term 1. Fees are charged per player and will be set once subcriptions have been released from Tauranga Netball Centre. As a guide,