2027 Representative Information

After another successful  representative season in 2026, we are looking forward to building on our results and helping our representative programme grow in 2027 with our main focus always being on the development of our Rangatahi. #THEWAITĀKEREWAY

REGISTRATIONS to Trial are now open

Register HERE!

Registrations are now open to trial for the Netball Waitākere 2027 Representative Campaigns. 

The grades are as follows; 

  • U14 Female = Aged 13 (born 2014) or 14 (born 2013) - Must be Year 9 minimum in high school.
  • U14 Male = Aged 13 (born 2014) or 14 (born 2013) 
  • U16 Female = Aged 15 (born 2012) or 16 (born 2011)
  • U16 Male = Aged 15 (born 2012) or 16 (born 2011) 
  • U18 Female = Aged 17 (born 2010) or 18 (born 2009)
  • U18 Male = Aged 17 (born 2010) or 18 (born 2009) 
  • U20 Male = Aged 20 and under (born 2007 or under)
  • U20 Mixed = Aged 20 and under (born 2007 or under)
  • U23 Female = Aged 23 and under (born 2003 or under)  
  • Open Female = Open Age
  • Open Male = Open Age
  • Open Mixed = Open Age  

Trial dates;

  • U23 Women - 2026 Trials for 2027 Campaign
  • Wednesday 18 Nov, 6pm-8pm and Sat 21 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • U20 Men & Open Men - 2026 Trials for 2027 Campaign
  • Friday 27 Nov, 6pm-8pm and Sat 28 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • U14 Female
  • Sunday 4th April and Monday 5th April 2027
  • U16 Female 
  • Sunday 4th April and Thursday 8th April 2027
  • U14 & U16 Male Muster 2027 - Dates TBC
  • U18's (Men and Women)
  • Thursday 29th April and Thursday 6th May 2027
  • Open Women & U20/Open Mixed - DATES TBC

If selected the Representative Trainings are Friday evenings.

National tournament dates are - 

  • NZCC U23 Netball Championships, North Harbour. 15th April - 18th April 2027 for U23 Women
  • NZMMNA Men's Nationals, Wellington. 25th March - 30th March 2027 for U20 Men & Open Men
  • NZCC Junior Netball Championships, Papakura. 04 July - 06 July 2027 for U14/1 & U14/2 and U16/1 & U16/2 teams + U14 & U16 Boys teams
  • Netball New Zealand U18 Natiopnal Championships, Wellington. 12 July - 15 July 2027 for U18/1 & U18/2 Women & U18/1 Men
  • Netball New Zealand Open Championships, Dunedin. 16 Sept - 19 Sept 2027 for Open Women
  • NZMMNA Mixed Nationals, Venue TBC.  20 Oct - 24 Oct 2027 for U20 Mixed & Open Mixed

2027 Coach & Manager Appointments;

U14/1

Head Coach: Lisa Tomlinson

Manager: Mel Bailey


U14/2

Head Coach: Shane Akauola

Manager: Roxy Bevan


U14 Boys

Head Coach: Jake Bodley

Manager: Stacey Humphreys


U16/1

Head Coach: Jen Mason

Asst. Coach: Ari Renata

Manager: Amie Godek


U16/2

Head Coach: Leni Salamo

Manager: Jo Morgan



U16 Boys

Head Coach: Eksin Fakauka

Manager: Hoani Williams-Cadore


U18/1

Head Coach: Jo Heinzen

Manager: Keryn Soppet


U18/2

Head Coach: Meagan Gaitau

Manager: Maree Castle


U18/1 Men

Head Coach: Jamie Brown

Manager: Pauline Williams-Cadore


U20 Men

Head Coach: Brendon Webster

Manager: Mikayla Webster-Dehar


Open Men

Head Coach:Tony Ah Chee

Manager: Taneal Ah Chee​​​​​​​


Open Women

Head Coach: Melissa Bessell

Assistant Coach: Di Pakau

Manager: Danica Hape

Physio: Pat Hunt


U23 Women

Head Coach: Di Pakau

Manager: Jodee Carruthers


Representative Fees;

There is no cost to trial but if you are selected for a Representative Team then there will be costs, these are as follows;

- Travelling players fees vary depending on the campaign, these fees are advised at time of selections.

- Payment Plans are available upon request

- Netball Waitākere provide a scholarship for a select amount of players, these details are provided to the successful trialists. 

- Netball Waitākere has adopted a "No Pay, No Play" Policy, this means if fees are not settled in full by the due date. Players will be stood down from their respective team.

​​​​​​​- Mixed Nationals Campaigns are 100% Self-Funded


Terms and Conditions;

*All players must attend all trials for their age group to be selected, unless you have an exemption/dipensation from Netball Waitākere. 

**To be eligible to trial and be selected, players must nominate Netball Waitākere as their primary centre and be registered to an NW Club and/or School team or as an individual member. Players that select Netball Waitākere as their primary centre may not be selected to represent another centre unless released from Netball Waitākere. Release requests must be in writing to Netball Waitākere. Releases will only be given at the discretion of NW management

***Players will not be released if selected to represent Netball Waitākere. 

Click HERE for our selection policy

 Netball Development Manager Melissa at melissa@netballwaitakere.co.nz

or ring 09 8386856 ext or 805