Pine Rivers Netball Association

The PRNA Greater Brisbane Netball League Program provides representative opportunities across:

U16
Players turning 15 or 16 years in 2027.

U18
Players turning 17 or 18 years in 2027.

U23
Players turning 18 to 23 years in 2027.

Opens
Players turning 18 years and above in 2027.

Players selected in U16 and U18 must be registered and play with a PRNA affiliated club in the PRNA Winter Season.

For players selected in U23 and Opens, participation in the PRNA Winter Season is not mandatory.

All athletes must meet the relevant registration and competition eligibility requirements for the Greater Brisbane Netball League.

he GBNL Program provides a structured pathway from trials through to competition.

TRIAL → SELECT → PREPARE → TRAIN → COMPETE

Trial – Athletes attend GBNL trials in November 2026.

Select – All 2027 GBNL teams will be selected before the end of 2026.

Prepare – Selected athletes will receive information regarding preseason and preparation requirements.

Train – Fitness commences in mid-February, followed by team training in late February.

Compete – Teams represent PRNA throughout the 2027 Greater Brisbane Netball League season.

Final training and competition dates will be confirmed following release of the 2027 GBNL calendar.

2026

November – GBNL Trials – U16, U18, U23 & Opens

November/December – 2027 GBNL Teams and Training Partners confirmed

2027

Mid-February – GBNL Fitness Program commences

Late February – Team training commences

2027 GBNL Season – Competition dates to be confirmed

Specific trial dates and times will be published prior to nominations opening. Fitness, training and competition dates will be confirmed following release of the 2027 GBNL calendar.

PRNA intends to nominate teams in the following Greater Brisbane Netball League divisions:

U16
U18
U23
Opens

Final team nominations are subject to player numbers, competition requirements and the 2027 GBNL competition structure.

TRAINING PARTNERS

Where appropriate, athletes may also be selected as Training Partners. Training Partners provide additional depth to the program while allowing athletes to continue developing within the PRNA representative environment.

Specific Training Partner expectations and opportunities will be communicated at the time of selection.

GBNL COMPETITION

Selected teams will compete throughout the 2027 Greater Brisbane Netball League season.

Competition dates, venues and finals information will be published once the official 2027 GBNL calendar is released.

That's enough for this section — we don't need to explain the age groups again because they're already clearly listed above.

Physical preparation and regular team training form an important part of the PRNA GBNL Program.

FITNESS

The 2027 GBNL Fitness Program will commence in mid-February 2027.

Fitness sessions will focus on preparing athletes for the physical demands of the GBNL competition and supporting ongoing athlete development.

TEAM TRAINING

Team training will commence in late February 2027.

Training schedules will be developed around the confirmed GBNL competition calendar and will focus on individual skill development, team structures, combinations and match preparation.

Selected athletes are expected to commit to scheduled fitness and team training throughout the season.

Specific fitness and training dates, times and venues will be communicated once the 2027 GBNL calendar is confirmed.

Participation in the PRNA Greater Brisbane Netball League Program involves a financial commitment for athletes and families.

GBNL fees contribute towards the costs of delivering the program, including competition fees, training, fitness, team requirements and other associated program costs.

Additional costs may apply for uniforms and other individual requirements.

PRNA is committed to keeping representative netball as affordable as possible and will continue to look for opportunities to reduce costs for athletes and families.

2027 GBNL fees, payment schedules and uniform requirements will be published once final costs have been confirmed.

Representing PRNA in the Greater Brisbane Netball League requires a strong commitment from selected athletes.

Players are expected to attend scheduled training, fitness sessions, competition games and team commitments throughout the GBNL season and represent PRNA with pride both on and off the court.

Athletes are expected to communicate early with their coach and team manager regarding any injury, illness or circumstances that may impact their availability.

We recognise that athletes balance netball with school, university, work, family and other commitments. Clear and early communication is important throughout the season.

Full player expectations, attendance requirements, communication processes and PRNA policies are outlined in the PRNA Representative Handbook.

Before nominating for the PRNA Greater Brisbane Netball League Program, athletes and families are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the requirements and expectations of representative netball.

The PRNA Representative Handbook contains further information regarding:

• Player expectations
• Attendance and availability
• Uniform and presentation
• Training and competition
• Injury and illness
• Communication
• Conduct and behaviour

The 2027 Representative Handbook will be available here prior to the commencement of the program.

Interested in representing Pine Rivers in the 2027 Greater Brisbane Netball League?

Nominations will be invited for:

U16 – Players turning 15 or 16 in 2027
U18 – Players turning 17 or 18 in 2027
U23 – Players turning 18–23 in 2027
Opens – Players turning 18 years and above

All athletes wishing to be considered for selection must complete the online nomination form and attend the required trial sessions.

NOMINATIONS: Opening soon
TRIALS: November 2026

Nomination links, closing dates and confirmed trial information will be published here once available.

QUESTIONS?

For GBNL Program enquiries, please contact:

PRNA Coaching Officer
coachingofficer@prna.com.au

PRNA Representative Coordinator
repcoordinator@prna.com.au