WHAT JUNIOR TEAMS DOES BSUNC FIELD?
BSUNC has Junior squads at the following levels:
• Junior training program (do not play in competition), dependant on numbers and interest
• 9 & Under (9U)
• 11 & Under (11U)
• 13 & Under (13U)
• 15 & Under (15U)
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WHEN & WHERE DOES TRAINING TAKE PLACE?
Junior squads train on Mondays at the Caroline Springs Leisure Centre. Junior training program, 9U and 11U training is from 4pm to 5pm, while the 13U and 15U squads train from at 5pm to 6pm.
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WHEN & WHERE DO JUNIOR TEAMS PLAY?
9U teams and one of our 11U teams play on Tuesdays at Copperfield College, Sydenham. This may be subject to change when the works are completed at Caroline Springs Leisure Centre. All other Junior teams play on Wednesdays at Caroline Spring Leisure Centre.
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DO YOU ACCEPT INEXPERIENCED PLAYERS?
Yes. BSUNC does not screen out any child who wishes to learn and play netball and we encourage potential new players to come along to a training session as a trial to confirm that it something that they are truly interested in.
We recommend that children new to the game have at least one season (i.e. half year) of training before they begin playing regularly in the local competition. Children who have a solid athletic/sports background (not necessarily in netball) may be accelerated, on a case by case basis, to play competitive games in their first season. Less experienced players may have an opportunity to play competitive games in their first season where there is an expected shortage of players for any match day.
Please note that inexperienced players who will be going up an age level the following year (spring season only) are allowed by the association to play the last 3 games of the season without having to pay VNA, in order to get game experience for their upcoming new age level season. This may have an impact on the current team if the team is full which may cause one or more players to have less court time or have a bye. If this occurs, please speak to your coach/team manager if you have any concerns. We hope to have your understanding if this occurs as our club encourages and promotes new members who wish to play competition and wish to make the transition as smooth as possible for them.
Remember, we all need to start somewhere.
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MY CHILD IS AN EXPERIENCED PLAYER WHO PLAYS ELSEWHERE BUT WANTS TO PLAY MORE COMPETITIVE GAMES. CAN THEY JOIN BSUNC?
Yes. We are happy to accommodate any child looking to play more netball. On a case by case basis, the requirement to train with BSUNC on Monday’s may be waived by the team coach where a player is part of a higher-grade representative team.
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WHAT AGE GROUP DOES MY CHILD FALL UNDER?
For 2019: • 9U – Born in 2012, 2011, 2010 • 11U – Born in 2009 or 2008 • 13U – Born in 2007 or 2006 • 15U – Born in 2005 or 2004
If your child is born in 2003 or earlier, they may be interested in playing in one of our Senior Women’s teams.
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WHAT COSTS ARE INVOLVED?
• BSUNC Membership = $20 per annum (per child) • BSUNC Training Fees = $100 per season (2 season in a year) • BSUNC Uniform = $45 (dresses), there are also training tops, singlets (for boys) and hoodies • Match day fees = $6 / $7 per match
All players must also be registered with the Victorian Netball Association. The cost of this registration for 2019 ranges from $56-$66 depending on age (which covers both 2019 seasons). VNA fees must be paid prior to the Autumn 2019 season starting in early Feb 2019 (usually the start of school term).
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