Our Netball Program of Excellence is designed to empower our female students with a nurturing learning environment where they can engage with like-minded individuals who share their passion for netball. Under the guidance of our dedicated staff, students will have the opportunity to elevate their game on the court while fostering positive values such as inclusion, personal development, and wellbeing.
Through timetabled classes and practical exercises, our students will gain valuable like skills that will serve them well beyond the netball court. They will learn how to work as a team, build a positive culture, and commit to achieving their goals to create success in aspect of their lives.
Program Benefits
- Academic achievement check-ins from Program Co-Ordinator.
- Wellbeing check-ins provided by Coach and Program Co-Ordinator.
Program Structure
Stage 1 – Foundation (Year 7)
- Two curriculum lessons per week with a qualified coach studying pre-season fitness, netball specific skills and strength and conditioning sessions as well as ACARA approved theory components aligned with curriculum band plans.
- Weekly sport allocation.
- Participation in specialised clinics and elite competitions.
Stage 2 – Development (Years 8 – 9)
- Two curriculum lessons per week with a qualified coach studying pre-season fitness, netball specific skills and strength and conditioning sessions as well as ACARA approved theory components aligned with curriculum band plans.
- Weekly sport allocation.
- Participation in specialised clinics and elite competitions.
Stage 3 – Specialist (Years 10 – 12)
- Three curriculum lessons per week with a qualified coach studying pre-season fitness, netball specific skills and strength and conditioning specific sessions well as ACARA/QCAA approved theory components aligned with curriculum band plans.
- Weekly sport allocation.
- Participation in specialised clinics and elite competitions
Program Opportunities
- Access to a range of playing opportunities:
- Weekly games against district schools.
- Super 7s competition which is an invitational event, most school terms.
- The Vicki Wilson Shield (Years 7 – 9) and Cup (Years 10 – 12) an elite state-wide competition.
- A variety of team focused activities including camps facilitated by coaching specialist outdoor education staff, senior students and external community-based professionals.
- Guest presenters to deliver important topics such as sport psychology and nutrition.
- Specialist strength and conditioning coaches from Inspire Health Services.
- Access to physiotherapist triage service from Inspire Health Services.
Criteria to be considered for Enrolment at Wavell State High School:
- Behaviour, effort and attendance standards of excellent and/or very good is expected.
Criteria to be considered for the Netball Program of Excellence:
- Keen interest in netball with a variety of playing experience and a drive to set and achieve personal and team goals of improvement.
- Resumé of activities and achievements over the past two years.
- Answers to Learning Reflection questions on the Programs of Excellence application form.
- Participation in Netball Trials for Year 7 will be held in September at Wavell State High School.
For current Wavell Students : Physiotherapy Triage
The Wavell sporting excellence programs are now offering free physiotherapy triage two lunch times a week, courtesy of Inspire Health Services. This is open to all
students enrolled within both Rugby League and Netball programs and take place
in the schools HPE first aide room near the oval. Four appointments of 15
minute intervals are available on Tuesday lunchtimes 1:00-2:00pm and Thursday
lunchtimes 1:00-2:00pm. Bookings are to be made via your son/daughters strength
and conditioning or class coaches.
Notes will be given to your child during
the session and are to be taken home for communicative purposes. Phone contact
will also be made with parents directly from the physio if further treatment is
required.
Key points to note:
- Your child must previously had returned their permission slips and all appointments can be made via the below link (Kickstart forms).
- No appointment, no triage.
- Triage is an assessment based practice and serves the purpose of identifying key physical trauma that may require additional follow up and treatment. You may find that your child is issued with a request to attend the clinic for further analysis/ongoing treatment which will incur cost.