Summer Trials
State Premier League Premiers – 1952, 1970, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2028, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
Winner of Netball SA’s Club Excellence Award – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
The Summer City Night 2026/2027 season is back at Mile End Sports Complex.
IMPORTANT SEASON/COMPETITION INFORMATION
Inters and Seniors – Games Tuesday nights
Note: All Inter and Senior matches have been scheduled on Tuesday evenings based on participation and growth forecasts. While no changes to this schedule are anticipated, should participation considerably exceed forecast capacity, the predetermined contingency is to relocate the Inter 5 and Inter 6 matches to Friday evenings.
Tuesday 13 October 2026 to Tuesday 8 December 2026
Xmas break
Competition restarts Tuesday 2 February 2027
Game times 6:30pm and 8:15pm
Finals Tuesday 9 March and Grand Finals Tuesday 16 March 2027
Sub Juniors – Game Friday nights
Friday 16 October 2026 to Friday 11 December 2026
Xmas Break
Competition restarts Friday 5 February 2027
Game times 6:30pm and 8:15pm
Finals Fridays 12 March and Grand Finals Friday 19 March 2027
Sub Primaries, Primaries, and Juniors – Saturday mornings
Saturday 17 October 2026 to Saturday 12 December 2026
Xmas break
Competition restarts Saturday 6 February 2027
Game Times: Sub Primary – 8am, Primary 8am and 9:25am, Juniors 9.25am and 10:50am
Finals Saturday 13 March 2027 and Grand Finals Saturday 20 March 2027
THERE IS NO TRAINING IN THE SUMMER SEASON
Any new players (not playing in the Winter 2026 season at Contax) will be required to complete an expression of interest form by midnight Friday 31 July.
There is only 1 trial scheduled on Sunday 16 August and attendance at this trial is essential.
All trials are held at Sacred Heart College, Indoor Courts as follows:
- Note: only triallists that have played for an SA Association Competition throughout 2026 (and paid their NSA registration fee) are covered by insurance in the instance of injury. Those triallists that have not paid their NSA registration fee are liable for their own medical costs should injury occur at trials.
| SUB PRIMARY GRADE BORN 2018/2019*
*Players must turn 7 prior to the commencement of the season |
| PRIMARY GRADE BORN 2016/2017
SUNDAY 16 AUGUST – 8.00am to 10.00am |
| SUB JUNIOR GRADE BORN 2014/2015
SUNDAY 16 AUGUST – 10.00am to 12.15pm |
| JUNIOR GRADE BORN 2012/2013
SUNDAY 16 AUGUST – 12.15pm to 2.45pm |
| INTERMEDIATE GRADE BORN 2010/2011
SUNDAY 16 AUGUST – 2.45pm to 4.45pm |
| SENIOR GRADE BORN 2009 OR EARLIER
SUNDAY 16 AUGUST – 2.45pm to 4.45pm |
TRIAL NOMINATION, REGISTRATION AND SUMMER SEASON 2026/2027 FEES
- Cost of participation will be charged in a two-step process.
- At the time of nomination to participate, players trialling for Contax will only pay a portion ($160) of the Summer Season 2026/2027 club fee via the nomination to participate form on our website.
- If selected in a team, and upon receiving selection email, players will be required to pay the remaining portion ($160) of the Summer 2026/2027 Club Fee via our website.
- In addition to this payment, we will require you to accept your selection via PlayHQ. If you have already paid the NSA and NA fees there will be no additional fees required to be paid in PlayHQ. Step by step instructions will be provided in the selection email.
- Note:- The Netball SA membership fee is an annual fee, only required to be paid once a year and valid for all competitions in SA from 1/4/2026 – 31/3/2027 therefore the fee covers both AMND Winter and City Night Summer Season in the same year.
- Click here to see what is covered in Netball SA membership fees
- Click here to see FAQ’s regarding the Netball SA membership fee structure
Contax Club fee for SUB PRIMARY, PRIMARY, SUB JUNIOR, JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE AND SENIORS = $320 per player
GOVERNMENT SPORT VOUCHERS
- Two (2) government sports vouchers to the value of $100 each (Total $200) are available for all children attending Primary school or equivalent from Reception to Year 9 once per calendar year.
- Families wishing to use their sports voucher/s must contact our Secretary at [email protected] and our Treasurer at [email protected] once their child/ren have been selected in a team and registered to play for Summer 2026/2027.
- Once you have made contact with the above, instructions on how to use the voucher and a refund to the value of the eligible sports voucher will be provided.
IMPORTANT TRIAL INFORMATION
- All players are expected to attend the scheduled trial. If unable to attend the trial, an apology must be made to the Trials Coordinator Jessica Mader – [email protected] prior to the trial in writing with significant reason for inability to trial
- All triallists are to wear plain attire. No Club, School or State colours are to be worn throughout trials.
- Please refer to our Club Website and Facebook regularly prior to trials as any changes to trial schedule for unforeseen reasons will be communicated on our sites not directly with players. We highly recommend “Liking” our Facebook site as this way you will see instant updates or last-minute changes.
- Trialling does not guarantee selection due to large number of participants – Contax is committed to ensure all players are provided equal & fair opportunity during trials in all grades with highly experienced selectors. Each player will be treated with respect and will have a minimum of 2 court appearances with at least one in first preference position indicated. Due to position choices, some players may get more court time to ensure team is fully fielded to provide each player with trial opportunities in preferred position at each trial.
- Selection in a Summer Competition Team DOES NOT mean automatic selection in a team for Winter competition OR an equivalent grading expectation for Winter as Summer grading. This because many Winter players do not participate in Summer Competition
- ALL players will receive an email following the trial notifying the outcome of their trial. Your email will simply state whether you have been successful or No specific team details will be released until after Winter 2026 season is completed.
REFUNDS
- If you are unsuccessful in being selected in a team, refunds (less $50 nomination fee) will be actioned as soon as practical following email notification of unsuccessful trial.
- Should a player withdraw from the trial process after nominating but before trials begin or during the trial process, fees will be refunded, less a $50 trial nomination fee.
- Should a player be selected in a team (or squad if applicable) but decline selection, fees will be refunded less a $50 nomination fee and a $100 late withdrawal fee ($150 total).
- Should a player initially accept their selection, then withdraw prior to the first game, Club fees will be refunded less a $50 nomination fee and $150 late withdrawal fee ($200 in total).
- Note: Netball SA and Netball Australia charge a fee directly upon acceptance and registering to play for the season. These fees and any refunds are at the discretion of Netball SA and Netball Australia as charged by them.
- Once a player has played 1 game for the season, and then is no longer able to play, no refunds will be given.
IF YOU ARE SELECTED IN A TEAM
- You will be required to accept or decline your position within that team. An email with instructions on how to do this will be sent out following the completion of Winter 2026.
- All selected players are expected to attend Season Launch to obtain important club information, meet your coach, teammates and participate in the first training session
COMPULSORY SEASON LAUNCH
- Details to be confirmed
All enquiries relating to trials, please refer to: Jessica Mader, Trials Coordinator
Email:- [email protected]
General Club information – Kylie Revink – Secretary
Email:- [email protected]
