Each year, Netball NT selects 17&U and 19&U teams to represent the Northern Territory at the Netball Australia National Netball Championships (NNC), bringing together the country’s emerging netball talent for national-level competition.

The NNC program is an important part of the Netball NT pathway, providing Territory athletes with the opportunity to develop their game, experience a high-performance team environment, and compete against representative teams from every state and territory across Australia.

The program also provides development opportunities for coaches, team managers, umpires, and other officials, supporting the growth of people across all areas of the Territory netball pathway.

Representing the Northern Territory at the National Netball Championships is about more than taking the court. Athletes are challenged to grow individually and as a team, build strong connections, and take pride in representing the Territory on the national stage.

NNC Phase 1 Trials
Last year saw a record response to Phase 1 Trials, with athletes nominating across the Northern Territory – the highest number recorded and a great reflection of the emerging talent across our netball community.

This year, Phase 1 Trials will again be held in Alice Springs and Darwin, giving eligible athletes from across the Territory the opportunity to challenge themselves and take the first step towards representing the NT at the National Netball Championships.

Phase 1 Trials will include Skill Development Sessions and Match Play, giving athletes the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills in different on-court environments, learn from the experience, and challenge themselves – whether it’s their first time trialling or they’ve been part of the pathway before.

Athlete Nomination Fee | $55 incl. GST (non-refundable)

Payment is required at the time of nomination. If selected in a final NNT team, the $55 nomination fee will be credited towards the athlete’s player contribution.
Athlete Eligibility
Athletes wishing to nominate for the 2027 NNT 17&U or 19&U National Netball Championships program must meet the eligibility requirements for their nominated age group.

// Be a current Netball NT member
// Meet the age and category requirements for the relevant team
// Meet all applicable Netball Australia and National Netball Championships eligibility requirements
// Meet any applicable residency and previous representation requirements
// Complete the athlete nomination process and pay the $55 incl. GST non-refundable nomination fee
// Meet any additional requirements outlined in the applicable Selection Guidelines

Athletes are expected to attend all required selection sessions unless an exemption has been approved in accordance with the Netball NT Representative Team Selection Policy.

Not sure if you’re eligible? Contact Netball NT before submitting your nomination.

Resources

Athlete selections will be conducted in accordance with the Netball NT Representative Team Selection Policy and the applicable Selection Guidelines. All athletes, parents, and carers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these documents before nominating.

Athletes are expected to attend all selection sessions. If an athlete is unable to attend a selection session due to exceptional circumstances, they may request an exemption from Netball NT.

Exceptional circumstances may include illness or injury, significant family circumstances, education commitments, approved representative commitments, unavoidable travel circumstances, or other circumstances considered reasonable by Netball NT.

Where an athlete cannot be adequately assessed because of their absence, Netball NT may determine an appropriate alternative assessment process. An exemption from attending a selection session does not guarantee selection.

Upcoming National Netball Championship Events

Netball NT National Netball Teams

Head Coach: Eddie Shearer
Assistant Coach: Chloe Southam
Mentor Coach: Karen Worland
Team Manager: Wes Armstrong
Physio: Michael Brierley

Mackenzie Lynch (Captain)
Amalani Fauonuku (Co-Vice Captain)
Ruby Mack (Co-Vice Captain)
Ada Whiteside (Inj.)
Alexandra (Allie) Davidson
Charlize Bellette (Injury Replacement)
Eva Ryan
Molly Murphy
Olivia Chambers
Paulini Bolatagici
Sonnyanne Raggett
Taylah Easton
Tegan McGrath

Head Coach: Chelsea Coleman
Assistant Coach: Taylah Locke
Team Manager: Terri van Haaren
Physio: Tina Liu

Hanna Eastick (Captain)
Hayley Robertson (Co-Vice Captain)
Layla Totham (Co-Vice Captain)
Anika McGarvie
Kaylee Alchin
Kaylee King
Keeley Hansen
Lily Richards
Marlee Smallridge
Mikayla Tourney
Nyamal Pouk
Shae Driver

Charlotte Craig | Import NSW
Amber Yeates | Import QLD
Savannah Bolt | Darwin
Sonnyanne Raggett | Ex-Borroloola
Charlotte Hateley | Darwin
Jade Moir | Darwin
Taylah Easton | Darwin
Kaissara Hayes | Alice Springs
Mackenzie Lynch | Alice Springs
Grace Kelly | Darwin 
Allegra McDonald | Import NSW
Tehya Hyssett | Import QLD

Winnie Evans | Darwin
Anika McGarvie | Darwin
Kaylee Alchin | Darwin
Hayley Robertson | Darwin
Molly Suradi | Darwin
Layla Totham | Darwin
Kaylee King | Alice Springs
Mia Auricht | Alice Springs
Hanna Eastick | Darwin
Lily Richards | Darwin
Olivia Chambers | Darwin
Ava Kelly | Darwin