Girls' Netball

Girls' Netball

Westminster has a proud and sustained history of excellence in Netball. The program has set a benchmark for School sport in South Australia for many years, with strong team success and many players progressing to State League, National League and Australian representation. This success was further highlighted last season when Westminster claimed three of the four State titles available in the Statewide Knockout Netball competition, an outstanding achievement that reflects the strength and depth of our program across multiple year levels. A key foundation of this success is our focus on player development supported by a high-quality coaching group that includes current and former State and National level coaches.

Competing in the IGSSA competition, the School fields more than 24 Senior School teams each season, offering opportunities for students at every stage of their Netball journey. This includes those experiencing the game for the first time through to our elite Premier League squad. Westminster teams also enter the School Sport SA Statewide Knockout competitions across available year levels where the School has enjoyed considerable success over many years.

Selection for all A and B squads at each year level is highly competitive. Two trial sessions are held on Sundays early in Term 1 and students are expected to attend both if they wish to be considered for an A or B squad. With strong interest across the program all teams benefit from high quality coaching and competitive play regardless of squad selection.

Our Premier League Squad consists of our leading Year 11 and 12 netballers who represent Westminster in either the Premier League or Premier League Reserves teams. The squad also includes our top Year 9 and 10 players who form the Premier League Pathway team, competing alongside our senior team in the highest level of IGSSA competition. Please note: Entry of our Premier League Pathway team into this competition is subject to a position being available in the IGSSA competition.

This pathway provides our emerging players with the opportunity to train alongside more experienced students and compete each week at the highest level of School netball, supporting their ongoing development and preparing them for future opportunities within our senior teams.

Many students also participate in community club Netball. To support balance, most School teams train once a week, with the exception of the Premier League squad. Motivated students can also access additional extension and development opportunities through the School High Performance Netball pathway. Further information is available on the High Performance page of the School website.

Please note that Year 7 School netball fixtures may clash with Saturday morning club competitions depending on team placement. Students who nominate for School netball are expected to commit to their allocated school team regardless of team placement and prioritise School fixtures.