2026 Trial Nominations are Open!
South Coast Blaze invites applications from talented players to be a part of our Opens, 23 & Under and pathways teams for Season 2026.
South Coast Blaze a franchise of the Netball NSW Premier League competition and provides an elite pathway for players on the South Coast, Highlands and South Western Sydney.
#OurBlaze are directly supported by 2 Associations – Illawarra District, and Campbelltown District, Netball Associations.
South Coast Blaze are looking for players who will be proud to represent the South Coast Blaze name, colours and region and aspire to higher performance levels within the sport of netball.
Eligibility
7.5.1 The 23U Division Team List for each Licensee will consist of up to 15 players, of the ages outlined in clause 7.5.2
7.5.2 The 23 Under Division Team for each Licensee will consist of Players aged 17 to
23 years as at 31 December of the year in which they participate in the Competition.
Selection Process
Please complete and submit your application for South Coast Blaze 2026 Opens, 23 & Under and pathways teams using our application form.
All athletes wishing to trial must complete this nomination and register accordingly prior to nominations closing. NO walk-in nominations will be permitted on the day.
All nominating athletes wishing to be considered for Premier League for 2026 with South Coast Blaze are required to attend selections and must be available for the selection dates listed below.
Once registration closes and payment of trial fees have been confirmed, athletes will receive an email confirming nomination and providing them with further trial information.
A trial fee of $30.00 per athlete is payable upon nomination. You will not be permitted to trial if this has not been paid.
Nominations OPEN 9.00am AEST, Wednesday 1 October, 2025.
Nominations CLOSE 5.00pm AEST, Friday 10 October, 2025.
Enquiries regarding trials or player nominations should be forwarded to info@southcoastblaze.com.au
Key trial dates and venue
Phase 1
- Saturday 18 October
- UOW Sports Hub, Northfields Avenue, North Wollongong
- Between 8 am and 12 pm
- Saturday 25 October
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UOW Sports Hub, Northfields Avenue, North Wollongong
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Between 8 am and 10.30 am
South Coast Blaze Background
South Coast Blaze supports the objectives of the NNSW Premier League;
To provide an elite pathway for developing players, coaches, officials and administrators throughout NSW to increase the depth and quality of these persons at the elite level within Netball NSW.
How to apply
Athletes applying for Opens, 23 & Under and pathways programs must complete our application form.
