Greater Brisbane Netball League Trials 2023 Information and registration

The Greater Brisbane Netball League exists to provide a multi-division competition to determine the best association teams in the greater Brisbane area. GBNL caters for netballers over the age of 15 only.

The 2023 GBNL season will most likely start in May, with Opens teams playing Thursday nights and 16s, 18s and 23s teams playing Friday nights. This will be confirmed upon the release of the 2023 GBNL calendar.

Age groups for this competition in 2023 will be:
 
16s - for players born 2007 & 2008
18s - for players born 2005 & 2006
23s - for players born 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 & 2000
Opens - for players 18 or over (born 2005 or earlier)

Information Sessions:
All players, plus a parent/guardian for those under 18, must attend one of the following GBNL information sessions to be considered for a team. Non-attendance will deem the player ineligible for trials.
Session #1: Tuesday 4th October 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, DPNA Clubhouse
Session #2: Saturday 8th October 2022, 9:00am - 11:00am, DPNA Clubhouse

Players must also attend both trial sessions. Any unexplained absences will result in the player being ineligible for selection. All trials will take place at the DPNA courts.
Trials:
Trial #1: Friday 7th October 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Trial #2: Friday 14th October 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Trial Fee:
Early bird fee - $55 per player (must register before 18 September)
Regular fee - $65 (any registrations after 18 September)

Nominations close: Monday 3rd October, 2022

Players unable to trial due to injury must provide DPNA with a medical certificate and a "return to play" plan to be considered for selection.

Players are asked to nominate 2 preferred positions . Please note, players may be trialled, selected or required to play alternate positions at the discretion of selectors or team coach.

Training will be on Tuesday nights, starting in 2023, with strength and conditioning training to be scheduled for each team at another time.