12 years (2010) to 17 years (2005)
The Nissan State Age Championship is Netball Queensland’s Association carnival for female players (aged 12 – 17 years) and male players (aged 12 or 15 – 17 years). A development squad may also be selected in age groups 12 to 14 years. Representative teams shall consist of a minimum of ten players. The 2022 Stage Age Championships will be held on the following dates:
• Junior State Age Carnival (12 to 14 years) is held over 4 days in the July School Holidays;
Saturday, 2 July 2022 to Tuesday, 5 July 2022. Venue: Pine Rivers Netball Association.
• Senior Stage Age Carnival (15 – 17 years) is held over 3 days on the May long weekend;
Saturday, 30 April 2022 to Monday, 2 May 2022. Venue: Hinterland District Netball Association, Mudgeeraba.
Players selected into a State Age team, must be aware of the required full commitment during these dates. Players are required to play 75% minimum of a day/night season in order to qualify for MDNA rep teams. Association representative teams compete in Netball Queensland State events and any other events as approved by the MDNA Board.
FEMALE PLAYER NOMINATION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Players MUST meet the following criteria in order to be able to nominate to trial:
• 2021 Representative players have automatic nomination eligibility OR
• Must have played Club competition division 1,2,3 in 2021
• Must be registering with MDNA club in 2022 season
• Must be able to commit to ALL trial dates, training sessions, carnivals and any other activities as per the Rep Calendar (exception illness/injury with medical certificate to be provided on request)
Exception to meeting the above eligibility criteria by written referral from your Club Coach Convenor, to be emailed by the nomination closing date to: metrorepteams@gmail.com
MALE PLAYER NOMINATION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Male athletes are required to attend all commitments as per the rep calendar
• Must be turning 12 years (2010) or 15 to 17 years (2005 – 2007) in 2022.