Players can register from the year they turn 7.

From NetSetGO through to 16U, players are grouped by birth year, so players born in the same year will be placed within the same age group.

The 18U division includes players aged 17 and 18, while Open is for players aged 19 and over.

Player registrations open in late November and remain open through to late December.

Once registrations close, we begin the team grading process.

Grading & Trials

In January, all players aged 9 and over take part in grading trials.

Our 7 and 8 year-olds don’t attend formal trials. Instead, they join us for fun Introduction to Netball sessions, designed to help them feel comfortable, meet other players and enjoy getting started.

Trials are an important part of our grading process, but they are not about earning a place at the club. Every registered player is guaranteed a place in a Southside Lynx team.

We know trials can feel intimidating for players and families, so we are committed to making the experience safe, inclusive, respectful and supportive.

Our grading process is carried out with kindness, care and thought. We want every player to feel comfortable giving things a go, regardless of their experience, confidence or ability.

The purpose of grading is to help us create balanced teams and place each player in the environment that best supports their development, confidence and enjoyment of netball.

We also believe in being open and transparent about the process. Parents and players are welcome to request constructive feedback following trials, and we will do our best to explain grading decisions clearly and thoughtfully.

Pathway Teams

Pathway teams and are selected through the grading process.

Players are placed into these teams based on factors such as skill level, positional balance, development needs and overall team composition.

Because these teams form part of our player development pathway, we are not able to accommodate friendship-group requests.

Players who are selected into a pathway team may therefore be placed separately from friends they registered with.

We understand this can sometimes feel disappointing, particularly for younger players, and we will always manage these decisions with care, transparency and respect. We aim to create the best possible development environment for every player while building balanced and competitive pathway teams.

Social Teams & Friendship Groups

We know that for many players, netball is just as much about friendship, fun and belonging as it is about competition.

Players who would prefer to play socially can nominate friendship requests during registration, and we will do our best to keep those players together.

Where possible, we will accommodate social team and friendship-group requests. However, this will depend on factors such as team numbers, age-group requirements, player availability and the overall balance of teams.

This may mean adding other players to an existing friendship group or, occasionally, making small changes to ensure every registered player can be placed in a suitable team.

We will always communicate these decisions openly and respectfully and work with families wherever possible.

We aim to balance player development and competitive fairness with the things that make community sport so valuable — friendship, connection, confidence and enjoyment.

Team Announcements

Team allocations are announced in January, with pre season training commencing soon after.

Want to Join Southside Lynx?

Register your Expression of Interest using the link below.

Our Registrar will be in touch with further information about registrations, availability and next steps.

Any remaining vacancies will also be advertised on our website and social media pages.

For registration or team enquiries, our Registrar is the best person to contact.