December marked an exciting milestone for Netball NT, with the first delivery of our Netball Foundations Clinics and Train Like Storm Clinics across Darwin and Alice Springs.
The inaugural School Holiday Clinics recorded our highest-ever participation, with families from across the Northern Territory taking part. Players travelled from regional communities, including Katherine, to attend the Darwin clinics, highlighting the strong demand for quality school holiday netball opportunities and the value of making these programs accessible across the Territory.
Across both locations, players enjoyed staying active, developing new skills and connecting with teammates and new friends in a positive, supportive environment
The Train Like Storm Clinics provided developing athletes with the opportunity to experience structured, age-appropriate training focused on skill development, positional play and movement.
Players enjoyed the balance between learning and fun, with many highlighting the social and physical benefits of the program:
“A chance to make new friends and get more fit. Basically a whole week just of fun netball.”
“It was a lot of fun, learning new drills and specialised moves.”
One participant shared how the clinic helped them better understand their role on court, describing the experience as “the best school holiday sports camp ever,” and noting how positional movement, teamwork and conditioning were taught in a fun and engaging way.
For younger players, the Netball Foundations Clinics focused on building confidence, coordination and enjoyment through skill-based activities and modified match play.
Simple moments made a lasting impact, with participants proudly sharing experiences such as playing their first “real” netball game or shooting their first goal for the first time. These moments capture exactly what the Foundations program is designed to deliver — positive early experiences that help children build confidence and fall in love with netball.
Following the success of the December clinics, Netball NT is committed to delivering School Holiday Clinics every school holiday period throughout 2026.
Through both Netball Foundations and Train Like Storm programs, Netball NT aims to:
// Support players at all stages to learn and develop in a fun, inclusive environment
// Encourage participation and enjoyment alongside friends
// Introduce young athletes to pathways they may not have previously realised were available to them
What’s Next
The next Netball NT School Holiday Clinics will be held in Darwin on Monday 19, Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 January, with registrations now open.
Families are encouraged to keep an eye on Netball NT’s Facebook and Instagram social media channels and the School Holiday Clinics page on our website for upcoming dates and locations throughout the year.
With strong participation, positive feedback and plenty of smiles already captured on court, Netball NT looks forward to welcoming even more young players into our School Holiday Clinics in 2026.
