Season 2026 Registration & Information

STAGE 1 – Existing Members – Monday, 5 January 2026 – Sunday, 8 February 2026

Registration will open ONLY to existing members and their siblings who were registered with Melville Lakers Netball Club in 2025, and all players in SET & GO age groups.

STAGE 2 – New Players – Monday, 12 January 2026 – Sunday, 8 February 2026

Registration will open to NEW players and existing members.

Registrations are capped for each age group to ensure that all teams in each age group have an adequate amount of players.

Registration and payment of fees is done online via PlayHQ. The links will be posted as soon as registrations are open.

Please ensure that you only register your child in the correct portal for their year of birth.

Late registrations received after 9 February 2026 will only be accepted if a vacancy exists.

PLEASE NOTE: Melville Lakers Netball Club has a strict withdrawal and refund policy. Please ensure you read the Melville Lakers Netball Club by-laws and constitution prior to registration.

Melville Lakers Netball Club is a KidSport registered club. Voucher holders will need to apply for their KidSport voucher BEFORE they register and will need to enter the voucher details at checkout.

Vouchers cannot be claimed after registration. If you are concerned about missing out on a spot due to waiting for a voucher, please ensure that you apply for a voucher as early as possible.

The cost of uniforms is met individually and separately from the registration fee.

As of 2026, all MLNC players must have the new uniform. The transition period is now done, and players will not be able to take the court if they are wearing the old uniform.

The new uniforms will be available for try-on at trials in February, and payment can be made at try-ons.

If you have a KidSport voucher for uniforms, please bring the voucher number with you to trials.

All uniform try-on requests can be directed to Mika Suzuki, Uniform Coordinator, at melvillelakers.uniforms@gmail.com

Games are played at Gibson Park, High Street, East Fremantle on Saturdays. Start times range from 7.45am to 4.15pm.

Timeslots are decided by FNA, not MLNC. The below draft times for 2026 are projected, but please note that changes may occur once final team numbers have been received in March 2026.

7:45am: 11U/1 - 11U/4, 12U/1 - 12U/5, some 9U

9:10am: 11U/5 - 11U/6, 13U/1 - 13U/3, 14U/1 - 14U/3, 12U/6, some 9U, No Limits, FNA NET program

10:35am: 13U/4 - 13U/7, 15U/1 - 15U/5, some 10U, FNA NET program

12:00pm: 14U/4 - 14U/7, 16U/1 - 16U/4, 15U/6, some 10U, some SET

1:25pm: All 18U, 16U/5 - 16U/6, some SET

2:50pm / 4:15pm (alternating): Opens

The 2026 Winter Season will run from May to September. Three BYES will take place during the season and finals will take place in September.

Round 1: 2 May 2026

Round 2: 9 May 2026

Round 3: 16 May 2026

Round 4: 23 May 2026

BYE: 30 May 2026 (WA Day long weekend)

Round 5: 6 June 2026

Round 6: 13 June 2026

Round 7: 20 June 2026

Round 8: 27 June 2026 (excluding boarder games)

BYE: 4 July 2026 (School holidays)

BYE: 11 July 2026 (School holidays)

Round 9: 18 July 2026 (excluding boarder games)

Round 10: 25 July 2026

Rescheduled boarder games: Monday, 27 July 2026. R8 games will be 6:00pm and R9 games will be 7:25pm

Round 11: 1 August 2026

Round 12: 8 August 2026

Round 13: 15 August 2026

Round 14: 22 August 2026

Round 15: 29 August 2026

Semi Finals: 5 September 2026

Preliminary Finals: 12 September 2026

Grand Finals: 19 September 2026

Fees cover affiliation to Fremantle Netball Association and Netball WA, umpires, equipment, court hire, lighting costs, trophies and support and training for coaches and umpires.

Players born between 2016 - 2019 (8 - 10 years old): $280

Players born between 2015-2009 (11 - 17 years old): $310

Players born 2008 or earlier (18 years and above): $325

The above fees are also subject to a handling fee from PlayHQ.

There is a 10% discount for families who register more than one child.

PlayHQ now offer an option for pay in four. This is not controlled by MLNC, and all questions regarding this should be directed to PlayHQ.

Melville Lakers Netball Club is always looking for players interested in umpiring. MLNC requires all players who are born in 2012 and earlier to umpire at least once throughout the season. Each player in 14&U grades and above will be rostered to umpire throughout the season. No experience is required as MLNC has a mentoring program for novice umpires.

Umpiring is paid at the following rates:

• 8&U - 10&U games: $20

• 11&U - 18&U games: $25

• Opens games: $30

An additional $5 will be paid if the umpire has a C badge, and an additional $10 will be paid if the umpire has a B badge.

All junior umpires will be required to attend a compulsory umpiring training prior to the season commencement, and all umpires need to complete the online theory exam. If these requirements are not met, the umpire will not be paid. Umpiring details will be circulated in detail at a later time.

Please contact the Umpire Coordinator at melvillelakers.umpiring@gmail.com if you have any questions or are interested in learning to umpire.

Training is held at Melville Senior High School, Potts Street, Melville on a day and time to be negotiated between the coach, team manager and players. It is generally after school on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Due to the amount of teams at MLNC, we cannot guarantee a certain time or day for training for each age group until the teams have been announced.

Melville Lakers Netball Club has a fair and unbiased process to team selection. Please see our Grading Policy for further details.

Juniors

Grading for juniors will be held on a Saturday this year, with the second day only going ahead if needed. If you cannot make grading, please contact Raschelle at melvillelakers.jnrcoordinator@gmail.com

11&U (2015): Saturday, 7 February between 9:30am and 11:00am, and Wednesday, 11 February between 5:30pm - 7:00pm

12&U (2014): Saturday, 7 February between 9:30am and 11:00am, and Wednesday, 11 February between 5:30pm - 7:00pm

13&U (2013): Saturday, 7 February between 9:30am and 11:00am, and Wednesday, 11 February between 5:30pm - 7:00pm

14&U (2012): Saturday, 7 February between 8:00am and (9:30am, and Tuesday, 10 February between 5:30pm - 7:00pm

15&U (2011): Saturday, 7 February between 8:00am and (9:30am, and Tuesday, 10 February between 5:30pm - 7:00pm

16&U (2010): Saturday, 7 February between 8:00am and (9:30am, and Tuesday, 10 February between 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Opens and 18U

Grading will be held over three weeks, alternating between Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 18&U will be grading with the Opens this season. Warm-up starts at 6:45pm and games commence at 7:00pm. If you cannot make grading, please contact Cath at melvillelakers.snrcoordinator@gmail.com

Tuesday, 10 February between 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday, 18 February between 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Teusday, 24 February between 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Information about the NET Program for 2026 will be announced shortly.

Team announcements will be made in mid-March 202.

It is important to remember that no team selection process guarantees 100% satisfaction for all parties involved. However Melville Lakers Netball Club will endeavour to do its best to place players in the most appropriate team to facilitate participation, enjoyment and skill development.

Melville Lakers plans for one major fundraiser and a cake stall each year.

Annual major fundraiser (most likely a Bunnings sausage sizzle) will be held at a date to be advised.

Cake stalls at FNA are now allocated on a rotational basis so there is no guarantee our club will be able to hold a stall every year. Further details will be available shortly.