Under 15 - Performance Pathway
As a County Netball Association we deliver the U15 Academy on behalf of England Netball, delivering between 15-30 sessions per year.
Qualified and experienced Level 2 coaches should deliver the training programmes set by England Netball, providing athletes with the support and skill set they need to progress to the next level of the pathway
2025/26 Screening / Trials
We are pleased to confirm the details for the screening/trials process for the 2025/26 South Yorkshire County Performance Pathway Programme
First Screening/Trial Dates:
Day 1 - Saturday 12th July - 9.00 - 2.00pm
Day 2 - Sunday 20th July - 2.00 - 5.00pm
Athletes will be required to attend both dates.
Second Screening / Trial Date:
If the athlete is successful on their first trial, they will be invited to a second trial which will take place on
Sunday 7th September between 10.00 - 2.00pm
Venue: English Institute of Sport, Sheffield
Second Screening / Trial Date:
If the athlete is successful on their first trial/screening, they will be invited to a second trial which will take place on either
Saturday 6th September between 1.00 - 5.00pm or
Sunday 7th September between 10.00 - 2.00pm
Venue: Ponds Forge Sports Centre, Sheffield
Please note: To attend, athletes MUST have a nomination from a coach/teacher which has to be given on the form, along with a contact email address of the coach/teacher supporting the application which will be checked before an invitation to trial is sent. Athletes must also be competing at club level and be affiliated to South Yorkshire from September.
Attending Screening/Trials
There are two (2) ways an athletes is able to be nominated to attend screening/trials
⏺ Coach (Level 2) from your EN Member Club
⏺ School Teacher
If you haven't been nominated to attend the screening/trial process by either of the above, please do not complete the registration form, instead please speak to the teach/coach from your school or club.
If you have received a nomination from one of the above, please complete and submit (payment needs to be made at the time also)
Sheffield Athletes Trial / Screening form - Please click here
CLOSING DATE 12th June 2025
Please note: Unfortunately due to the large number of athletes trialling, we are unable to give specific feedback to any athlete.
Each athlete will be selected based on what we as selectors see on the day. Athletes that have already been in the programme, are not guaranteed a place for this next year.
Selection Policy
To support with what selectors/coaches are looking for on the day and for positions, please familiarise them and yourself with the England Netball guidance linked to positional responsibilities
Click Here
2025/26 Programme
Dates: Our under 15 Academy is held on Fridays, starting mid September and will run in blocks linked to school terms
Venue: We are still working with our venues provider, but at this stage we are planning the academy running out of Ponds Forge, Sheffield City Centre or English Institute of Sport, Sheffield
Times: TBC
Costs: - £TBC
This can be paid as follows
⏺ Single Payment before the 31 September 2025
⏺ 2 blocks - in September and January
⏺ 4 blocks - in September, November, January and March