WDS 2025 Trials Information

At Fever we follow an inclusive program and all players each season trial and are assessed by coaches and independent selectors and placed into teams with similar skill levels accordingly.

TRIALS

This year Team Trials will be taking a slightly different format with one trial day. All registered players must attend the trial session as below, these trials are compulsory unless you have already communicated with the club and additionally all players are strongly encouraged to attend March Squad Training as selectors will be assessing players during the March Squad training sessions as well.  

WHEN

  • Saturday 22nd March 2025 

WHERE

  • Eatons Hill State School Indoor Sports Centre

  • Parking and Access is via Apex Grove Rd. Turn off Eatons Crossing Rd onto Apex Road, park and then walk across the small field to get to the Indoor Sports Centre.


WDS 2025 Trials Venue Eatons Hill State School 250322

SESSION TIMES

MODDIES - 8.30am - 9.30am

Arrive from 8.15am for name to be marked off and photo/number.

You must be ready to take the court for warm up at 8.30am sharp.


JUNIORS - 9.30am - 10.30am

Arrive from 9.15am for name to be marked off and photo/number.

You must be ready to take the court for warm up at 9.30am sharp.


OPENS - 10.30am - 11.30am

Arrive from 10.15am for name to be marked off and photo/number.

You must be ready to take the court for warm up at 10.30am sharp. 


INTERS - 12.00pm - 1.30pm

Arrive from 11.45am for name to be marked off and photo/number.

You must be ready to take the court for warm up at 12.00pm sharp.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT TO BRING

  • Wear comfortable netball wear (uniform not required to be worn), remember we have to write a number on the arm and leg so wear appropriate clothing.

  • The venue is a covered venue, so no sunscreen is required.

  • Bring lots of water.


WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN'T COME

  • If the player has a reason for being unable to attend trials you MUST email the club asap.

  • If the player is sick on the day, then we also ask for an email.

  • Please DO NOT message committee directly or your old coach as they might not be at trials.


SELECTION PROCESS

  • To be considered for selection in a Fever team for Winter Day Season 2025 all players must attend the relevant trial session.

  • If the player is unable to attend - please advise in writing prior to trials to be considered for selection. 

  • Any player not attending trials wishing to be placed in a team will be at the discretion of the Fever Committee and subject to availability of places in teams.

  • Team selection will be done by Independent Selectors and Coaches and teams announced via the Fever web page.  

  • If you have not completed the netball connect step of player registration the player WILL NOT be able to take the court for squad training or trials. If you are having issues, please email the club as soon as possible.

  • The first Team training session (Meet & Greet) will be Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ Bill Brown Sports Reserve. Times TBA.


UNIFORMS 

  • JUMPER ORDERS are now open and will close Sunday 23rd March 2025, so they ideally arrive in time for season start. 

  • Ordered & Paid uniforms can be collected from Suzie at trials if you haven’t collected prior at pre-season training.

  • Payment on the day will be available. 

  • For anyone still needing to order uniforms please do so via the Fever website. Don’t forget to order your FREE 10YR TRAINING SHIRT.

  • Size guides are available on the website, and you can try/confirm sizes at trials. (Please ensure you arrive early or stay after your session to do this)

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION SESSION

Parents/Guardians are required to attend an Information Session on Saturday 22nd March 2025. The sessions will take place in the first half hour of your player’s trial session under the shade sails near the Indoor Sports Centre.

  • Moddies - 8.30am - 9am

  • Juniors - 9.30am - 10am

  • Inters - 12.00pm - 12.30pm

This is compulsory, and attendance will be noted, if you are unable to attend, please email the club ASAP.If you have multiple players in different sessions, you are only required to attend once.


Due to limited space inside the centre parents will not be permitted inside the sports centre during trials. Feel free to BYO chair and umbrella, you can see in from the sides of the venue but there is limited shade outside.