DPNA Development Programs

This 4 week program is for players born 2014-2012 (12-14yrs) from all DPNA affiliated Clubs and all grades/divisions.
Each session will focus on the fundamental skills of netball, facilitated by DPNA experienced coaches. Players will develop their attacking, defensive and specialist unit skills and strategies, culminating in game play for advanced skill application.

PROGRAM DATES
Friday 22 May, 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Fundamental Skills
Friday 29 May, 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Attacking Structures
Friday 5 June, 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Defensive Structures
Friday 12 June, 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Specialist Units

COST
$160 per program.
Payment plans available.

REGISTRATION CLOSES
Registration will close at 9:00am on Sunday 17 May 2026, or earlier if age group capacity is reached.

Any questions please contact repinfo@downeypark.com.au

Designed for players born in 2017 (8yrs) and 2018 (9yrs) from all DPNA-affiliated clubs and grades/divisions.
This 3 week program focuses on developing FUNdamental netball skills and transitioning these skills into practical court application during game play. Little Dragons sessions are facilitated by experienced DPNA coaches and DPNA GBNL Representative players.

PROGRAM 1 DATES
Monday 8 June, 5:30pm - 6:30pm | FUNdamental skills of netball
Monday 15 June, 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Attacking
Monday 22 June, 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Defending

PROGRAM 2 DATES
Monday 13 July, 5:30pm - 6:30pm | FUNdamental skills of netball
Monday 20 July, 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Attacking
Monday 27 July, 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Defending

COST
$120 per program.
Payment plans available.

REGISTRATION CLOSES
Registration will close at 9:00am on Sunday 7 June 2026, or earlier if age group capacity is reached.

Any questions please contact repinfo@downeypark.com.au

The Developing Dragons program has been designed for 10 & 11 years players (born 2016 & 2015) from all DPNA affiliated clubs & all grades/divisions. Each session focuses on the fundamental skills and structures of netball, guided by the Netball Australia Skills Development Framework and facilitated by experienced DPNA coaches.

Players will advance their attacking, defensive and specialist unit skills and strategies, culminating in court application for advanced skill development.

Session 1 and 2 docus on fundamental attacking and defensive skills across the whole court, while sessions 3, 4 and 5 are specialist sessions, targeted for each playing unit.

Players can register in one, some or all five sessions.

SESSIONS
#1 (Attack) Tue 21 Jul, 5:30-7:00pm
#2 (Defence) Tue 28 Jul, 5:30-7:00pm
#3 (Specialist - Shooting) Tue 4 Aug, 5:30-7:00pm
#4 (Specialist - Midcourt) Tue 11 Aug, 5:30-7:00pm
#5 (Specialist - Circle Defence) Tue 18 Aug, 5:30-7:00pm

COST
$40 per session.

REGISTRATION CLOSES
Registration will close at 9:00am on the day of each session, or earlier if age group capacity is reached.

Any questions please contact repinfo@downeypark.com.au