BECOME AN ALLSTAR!
BECOME AN ALLSTAR!
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER SEASON 2025/26!
Are you looking to join a fun & inclusive, family-friendly netball community? Want to be part of all the action, make some new friends & strengthen your skills? Do you want to take on a volunteer role as coach, committee member or umpire and lead our Allstars to success? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
Based in the north-eastern suburbs of South Australia, we are a Netball SA (Netball South Australia) affiliated club and actively field competitive teams of all ages & skill levels at
the South Australian Districts Netball Association (SADNA) and Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre (PGRC) across all 12-months of the year, while also recently launching our Little Allstars Program for young, upcoming & aspiring netballers who aren’t quite old enough to take the court at a competitive level just yet.
Our sport does not have an “off-season”; we play two seasons per competition year at SADNA, being Winter Season (April-September) & Summer Season (October-March), and at PGRC with Term 1 (January-July) & Term 2 (August-December) running directly alongside the school terms. Meanwhile, our Little Allstars Program runs parallel with the SADNA competition season.
At Pooraka Netball Club it is not a requirement for players to participate in both the SADNA & PGRC competition when registered to our club! We have players who play strictly at SADNA and not at PGRC, vice versa. We also have players who participate in both competitions at the same time. It is completely up to the individual player as to whether they wish to participate in both competitions, or just one.
Please note that fielding teams at SA Districts Netball Association (SADNA) is always our top priority, as this association is, and always has been Pooraka Netball Club’s home of competition. We only nominate and submit teams at Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre (PGRC) as the opportunities arise.
We field teams in the below age categories at the following locations:
Club Program
Age:
5-8 years old
Games:
No games! Participants of the Little
Allstars Program do not partake in
official competition matches.
Sessions:
Thursday, 6:00-6:45pm on
Quinlivan Road, Pooraka SA 5095.
SADNA Competition
Age:
7-9 (Cannot turn 10 in 2025)
Games:
Friday, 6:30pm at SA Districts Netball Association (SADNA), Atlantis Drive,
Golden Grove SA 5125.
Training:
Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm on
Quinlivan Road, Pooraka SA 5095.
SADNA Competition
Age:
10-11 (Cannot turn 12 in 2025)
Games:
Friday, 7:30pm at SA Districts Netball Association (SADNA), Atlantis Drive,
Golden Grove SA 5125.
Training:
Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm on
Quinlivan Road, Pooraka SA 5095.
SADNA Competition
Age:
12-13 (Cannot turn 14 in 2025)
Games:
Friday, 8:30pm at SA Districts Netball Association (SADNA), Atlantis Drive,
Golden Grove SA 5125.
Training:
Wednesday/Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm on Quinlivan Road, Pooraka SA 5095.
SADNA Competition
Age:
14-15 (Cannot turn 16 in 2025)
Games:
Tuesday, 6:45pm at SA Districts Netball Association (SADNA), Atlantis Drive,
Golden Grove SA 5125.
Training:
Wednesday/Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm on
Quinlivan Road, Pooraka SA 5095.
SADNA Competition
Age:
16-17 (Cannot turn 18 in 2025)
Games:
Tuesday, 8:15pm at SA Districts Netball Association (SADNA), Atlantis Drive,
Golden Grove SA 5125.
Training:
Wednesday, 6:00-7:00pm on
Quinlivan Road, Pooraka SA 5095.
SADNA Competition
Age:
18 & Over (Or must be at least 16)
Games:
Monday, 7:00pm & 8:30pm at SA
Districts Netball Association (SADNA), Atlantis Drive, Golden Grove SA 5125.
Training:
Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm on
Quinlivan Road, Pooraka SA 5095.
Indoor Social Netball
Age:
5-17 years old
Games:
Saturday, between 9:00am-3:00pm at Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre, Martins RD x Kings Rd, Parafield SA 5107.
Training:
Non-training. Players who also play at SADNA are to train with their SADNA team.
At Pooraka Netball Club we run a self founded and funded program called the Little Allstars Program, designed for players who are brand newbies to the sport! The program offers FREE weekly training sessions for players aged 5-8yrs old to come out and try netball. Participants will learn things like passing, shooting, movement and footwork in preparation for when they are ready and confident enough to step out on court in the future — all while getting the chance to make new friends!
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There are no costs involved when signing up to our Little Allstars Program as we know how indecisive kids can be and we believe they should get the chance to try something new without parents having any long term commitments or fees to cover.
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When participating in our Little Allstars Program, players will not play weekly games for the entire duration of the season. There is nothing more heartbreaking than watching your child stand frozen on a netball court and scared because they are overwhelmed and aren’t sure what to do. This program allows kids to learn the basic skills of netball in a stress free environment with no pressure of game days to worry about.
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Training is every Thursday night from 6-6:45pm on Quinlivan Road in Pooraka (near the football club). Our program will officially start on Thursday, October 2 and will run alongside our upcoming Summer Season 2025/26 — 16 weeks of training sessions.
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At present there is no set uniform required for those participating in the Little Allstars Program, however we do offer a classic cotton tee that can be purchased for our Little Allstars to wear at trainings, although this is not compulsory. Otherwise we recommend some comfy clothes, running/netball shoes, a drink bottle, hair tied away from the face and a big cheesy smile!
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It’s hard to keep focus at that age - we get it! We purposefully made our program commitment free for this exact reason. Your child may find that netball isn’t their thing, and that’s okay! You can opt out of the Little Allstars Program at any time without any cancellation or withdrawal fees.
The following information is all in regards to the competition at SA Districts Netball Association (SADNA) at Golden Grove! If you wish to discuss a team/competition at Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre (PGRC), please get in touch via our Contact Form.
Grading & Team Selection:
We do not currently hold individual, stand-alone trial dates in order to determine grading! Over the course of Round 10, 11 & 12 of the current Winter Season 2025 grading for the upcoming Summer Season 2025/26 will take place. Members of our Grading Committee will attend games to assess our current/returning players to help assist with grading teams appropriately for Summer Season 2025/26.
For any NEW players who are seeking to join Pooraka Netball Club in Summer Season 2025/26, please see attached file “Pooraka Netball Club Grading & Team Selection” for further details on how this process works. A combination of past playing history provided by PlayHQ and what is provided by the player when completing our Expression of Interest Form, and criteria such as age, experience, skill level, preferred playing positions & training availability is dependent on final team placings.
A maximum of 7-days after the last Grand Final of Winter Season 2025 (being no later than Saturday, September 13) teams will be announced via team group chats, where you will be notified of your nominated grade, teammates and coach(es) for Summer Season 2025/26, as well as confirmation of your team’s training night & timeslot.
Season Dates:
Please see attached file “Summer 2025/26 Season Dates” for the entire season fixture (including finals).
Pre-season training will commence from Wednesday, September 24 & Thursday, September 25.
Summer Season 2025/26 Player Fees:
Pooraka Netball Club’s Season Fees for Summer Season 2025/26 at SADNA are as follows:
Senior Player
Club Player Registration Fee: $170.00
Netball SA Membership Fee: $144.25
Netball Australia & PlayHQ Service Fee(s): From $4.49
Junior Player
Club Player Registration Fee: $170.00
Netball SA Membership Fee: 111.50
Netball Australia & PlayHQ Service Fee(s): From $4.49
Club Player Registration Fee:
Your Club Player Registration Fee of $170.00 is payable every season you play for Pooraka Netball Club at SADNA and is to be paid in addition to any uniform & merchandise costs, your Netball SA Membership Fee and other service fees.
Netball SA Membership Fee:
The Netball SA Membership Fee is payable every Winter Season and is active for the entire competition year (ie. from April 1 – March 31, being Winter Season 2025 and Summer Season 2025/26).
If you registered to Pooraka Netball Club at SADNA (or any club affiliated with Netball SA) in Winter Season 2025 you will not be required to pay the Netball SA Membership Fee when registering for Summer Season 2025/26. If you did not play for Pooraka Netball Club at SADNA (or any club affiliated with Netball SA) in Winter Season 2025 then you will be required to pay the Netball SA Membership Fee when registering for Summer Season 2025/26, and then again when the fee is due next (ie. Winter Season 2026) should you choose to continue on.
If you were registered to a club who is associated with Netball SA in Winter Season 2025, however the Netball SA Membership Fee is showing as payable again when registering to Pooraka Netball Club for Summer Season 2025/26, please get in touch with us PRIOR to completing your registration! It may be the case that you played in what Netball SA consider to be a “country” league in Winter Season 2025, and therefore the PlayHQ system is unable to recognise the difference between Country & Metro Membership Fees. If this is the case, we can request a code from Netball SA to remove the excess fees from your total.
It is also important to note the Netball SA Membership Fee and the Netball Australia & PlayHQ Service Fee(s) are a compulsory payment imposed by Netball South Australia and these fees cannot be waived or deferred by Pooraka Netball Club.
Sports Vouchers:
A sports voucher is a government-funded program, specifically in South Australia, that provides families with a discount on the fees for children's participation in sports, dance, and other activities like learn-to-swim, scouts, guides, and music lessons. The goal is to make these activities more accessible by reducing the financial barrier for children from Reception to Year 9. Parents or guardians apply for the voucher, which is then applied by the club or provider to reduce the child's fees.
From 1 January 2025, the number of Sports Vouchers available per child doubled from 1 x $100.00 voucher to 2 x $100.00 vouchers per child, per calendar year. The existing rules still apply, where a Sports Voucher is only accessible for children who are in Reception to Year 9, and if a voucher is used for less than its total worth the remaining balance will be forfeited. You can claim your Sports Voucher on the final payment page of registration via PlayHQ by entering your Medicare Card number as the voucher code.
Please Note: PlayHQ will allow you to claim the voucher even if you have already reached your maximum claim limit, as it does not check the claim up front - the system only checks if the Medicare Card number is valid. Please ensure you are eligible BEFORE you claim.
Alternatively, if you claim and we find you are ineligible (meaning you have already used both $100.00 vouchers in 2025), our Treasurer will be in contact via email and you will be required to pay the outstanding amount due before we can accept the player’s registration.
Important:
We ask that you please read through ALL of our policies & understand what is expected of a player, coach, spectator & umpire before joining Pooraka Netball Club. We strongly believe everyone deserves to be respected, regardless of their gender, cultural background, religion, skill level, abilities & development.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR SUMMER SEASON 2025/26 AT SADNA!
If you are interested in joining Pooraka Netball Club at SADNA, we ask that you please complete the following Expression of Interest Form to begin your application process:
Please note the following before submitting your application: This is not a registration form & completion of this form does not secure you a position in a team for Summer Season 2025/26. Players who complete this form will be contacted with further information about Pooraka Netball Club and the upcoming Summer Season 2025/26.
Thank you for understanding!
Please contact us via the Contact button, send us an email at poorakanetball@gmail.com, or a direct message to one of our social media platforms @poorakanetballclub if you have any questions, or are struggling with the process & we will be more than happy to help!
We can’t wait to see you donning the red & blue stars on court over the 2025/26 competition season Allstars!