Why netball? Netball is a fantastic sport for kids. We have 9 kids per team (with 7 on court at once), which means teams are small enough so everyone’s important, but no individual can dominate. On-court roles are specialized and restricted by zone, so there’s a place for every type of player, and the best team is the one where everyone plays a role.

Netball has physical contact to teach body confidence, but very few head knocks or heavy collisions. There’s an elite competition you can watch on TV, with incredible role models. And there’s a deep-rooted culture of positivity, respect and mutual support.

At Kensington Junior Netball Club, kids play at the same time and place every week (no driving all over town to different venues every week!). Most teams play at Parkville Stadium, a world-class netball facility, and compete in the professional, high-quality Parkville Netball League.

We also offer umpiring and coaching pathways to our most motivated juniors, mentoring them into paid roles where they learn and develop leadership skills.

When is netball played? There are two seasons per year. Autumn season lines up with school Terms 1 & 2 (Feb – June), and Spring season is in Terms 3 & 4 (July – December). Almost everyone plays both seasons each year. There are no games on long weekends nor during school holidays.

Is prior experience required? No. We’re an inclusive club, and we welcome players of all levels of skill and experience, subject to capacity. Starting at 11 & Under, we grade players in order to put them alongside teammates of a similar level, but we have a place for everyone.

Can boys play? Yes, while the majority of our teams are all-female, we have male players in every age bracket up to and including 15&U, and one day hope to support an all-male team.

How much does it cost? In total, a full calendar year of netball, which includes two seasons and 30-35 games played from February – December, will typically cost $776 incl GST for an older child with no discounts. (Or, if a new uniform is required, $841.)

This includes club registration, Netball Victoria membership, and gate fees to Parkville Stadium for spectators.

For our youngest players, a single season of netball in a Development Squad, which includes training but no competitive matches, will typically cost $241 inc GST with no discounts.

We offer a concession rate for club registration, and further discounts of up to $200 are available via Active Kids.

Club Registration	Cost per season
Single Player	$308 $220 - concession
Development Squad (no games)	$154
Family (2+ children)	$572 $440 - concession

The Netball Victoria membership is a compulsory annual fee for all players in all competitions. It costs $64 for Juniors, or $87 for NetSetGO (includes a training shirt), and provides insurance coverage for injuries incurred at training or while competing.

The gate fee is passed on to players who compete at Parkville Stadium at a rate of $48 per player per season, and provides admission for all spectators to all games.

A uniform, if required, can be a dress or shorts & singlet, and costs about $65 if purchased new. Uniforms generally last a few years.

What are the times and venues? Most teams play every game on Saturdays at Parkville Stadium, also known as the State Netball Hockey Centre. Games are the same time every week. (Younger teams play earlier on Saturday; older teams play later.) Games last around 50 minutes.

All 17&U and some 15&U teams play at Riverside Ascot Vale on Tuesday & Thursday evenings respectively (and aren’t charged gate fees).

Starting at 11 & Under, we offer the opportunity for a second netball game each week. This is relatively cheap, and much loved by our keenest netballers. These kids generally play on Saturday afternoons at Parkville Stadium and Thursday evenings at Riverside Ascot Vale.

How much training is there? One hour per week. While we await the reconstruction of Kensington Community Aquatic Recreation Centre, which will be a fantastic indoor training venue with three courts, training times & venues vary from team to team – see here for details.

How do the age brackets work? Your child’s age on December 31 is used to determine their bracket. For example, a child can play 11 & Under if they’ll be aged 11 or under on the last day of that year.

Do we play in wet weather? Most teams both train and play indoors. Outdoor training and matches can be cancelled due to unsafe weather.

How can I inquire? Please use our contact form.

How do I register? View our Registrations FAQ.

Where do I get a uniform or merchandise? The online uniform shop opens twice per year. Please see here for more information.

How do I know when my game is? Please find online fixtures here. Team managers also send out game info, including reminders of game times.

Please note that exceptions to the above may apply. (For example, the qualifying age for males turning 13 is different.) Please contact us with any questions.