Application 2026/2027
GMCNA Performance Academy Programme
Our Performance Academy supports talented Under 13 and Under 15 athletes across Greater Manchester, providing high-quality coaching and competitive opportunities to support their development both on and off the court.
The programme has developed some of the sport’s brightest stars, including Lois Pearson, Anya Williams, and Berri Neil, who have all gone on to represent Super League franchises and England Netball.
Trial Info – 2025 Intake
- Trial Date: Sunday 28th September 2025
- Location: Wright Robinson Sports College
- Time: 9am–5pm
- Application Deadline: Monday 1st September 2025, 5pm
Eligibility
- U13s: School years 7 & 8 (as of September 2025)
- U15s: School years 9 & 10 (as of September 2025)
Key Info
We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a clear pathway for athletes to progress to the highest levels of the sport.
- Applications open from June each year
- Trials are held annually in September/October
- Weekly training at Wright Robinson Sports College
- The County participates in County Play Days and County Tournaments throughout the season
- Fixture and training dates TBC
Dates for training
All sessions at Wright Robinson Sports College.
| Under 13 Mondays 7-9pm | Under 15 Wednesday 7-9pm | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29th September | 1st October |
| 2 | 6th October | 8th October |
| 3 | 13th October | 15th October |
| 4 | 20th October | 22nd October |
| 5 | 3rd November | 5th November |
| 6 | 10th November | 12th November |
| 7 | 17th November | 19th November |
| 8 | 24th November | 26th November |
| 9 | 1st December | 3rd December |
| 10 | 8th December | 10th December |
| 11 | 15th December | 17th December |
| 12 | 5th January | 7th January |
| 13 | 12th January | 14th January |
| 14 | 19th January | 21st January |
| 15 | 26th January | 28th January |
| 16 | 2nd February | 4th February |
| 17 | 9th February | 11th February |
| 18 | 23rd February | 25th February |
| 19 | 2nd March | 4th March |
| 20 | 9th March | 11th March |
| 21 | 16th March | 18th March |
| 22 | 20th April | 22nd April |
| 23 | 27th April | 29th April |
| 24 | 11th May | 6th May |
| 25 | 18th May | 13th May |
Competitions
County play days – all athletes are selected 6th December and must commit to play
- 1st November
- 6th December
- 7th March
- 25th April
County competition – hopefully everyone, if they can accommodate 2 teams in each age group
- 3rd May – Staffordshire
County competition – selected squads
- 9th May – Bedfordshire
Supporting Documents
Selection Policy
Selection Policy
Athlete Nominator Guidance
Athlete Nominator Guidance
County Pathway Handbook
County Pathway Handbook