North Queensland Netball Academy

🌪️ WHITSUNDAY... IT'S NOT TOO LATE! 🏐

Missed the first announcement? No stress!

Registrations are still OPEN for our Term 3 NQNA Development Programs in Whitsunday, and we'd love to see even more athletes join us.

Whether your athlete is just starting out or is looking to take the next step in their netball journey, our programs are designed to build strong fundamentals, game awareness, confidence and a genuine love of the game.

📍 St Catherine's, Proserpine
📅 4 Sundays: 2 August | 16 August | 30 August | 13 September

Programs available:
🏐 Foundation (approx. 7–10 years) – 8.15am–9.30am
🏐 Junior (approx. 11–13 years) – 9.30am–10.45am
🏐 Senior (13+ years) – 10.45am–12.00pm

💲 Only $150 for the entire 4-week program.

There are still plenty of places available, but registrations are coming in fast!

At NQNA we focus on developing athletes, not just running drills. Every session is designed to improve technical skills, decision-making, movement, confidence and game understanding in a fun, positive and challenging environment.

✅ Register now at www.nqna.com.au and click "Book Squads."

We can't wait to be back in the Whitsundays and continue building something special alongside the Whitsunday Netball Association 💜💙🏐

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Apparently… we’re terrible at social media. 😅

We’ve been told we need to post more.

The problem is… we’re usually too busy actually coaching netball. 🏐💜

So while our Instagram and Facebook might occasionally look like tumbleweeds blowing through, behind the scenes it’s been anything but quiet.

Here’s a few snaps from our amazing Bowen athletes, who have been working incredibly hard over the past few weeks. Their enthusiasm and commitment have been one of the biggest reasons we’re so excited to be in Bowen EVERY SINGLE WEEK! 🎉

What started as occasional clinics has grown into weekly development and performance programs, giving Bowen athletes a genuine pathway without having to leave home.

And Bowen isn’t the only place growing…

🏐 Townsville
🏐 Burdekin
🏐 Bowen
🏐 Whitsunday
🏐 Sarina
🏐 Cloncurry
🏐 Mount Isa

Every week, athletes across North Queensland are training together under one Academy philosophy—developing better skills, greater confidence and a deeper understanding of the game.

We’re incredibly proud of how far the Academy has come, but even more excited about where it’s heading.

💜 If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time. Most of our Term 3 squads still have a handful of places available, but they won’t stay that way for long.

Jump onto www.nqna.com.au to register, or send us a message if you’re not sure which program is right for your athlete.

Now… we’ll try not to leave it another month before our next post. 😉

(No promises though… we’ve got coaching to do!) 💙🏐

💜🏐 MOUNT ISA... WE'RE BACK FOR TERM 3! 🏐💜

After an exciting start earlier this year, we're thrilled to be returning to Mount Isa for another term of structured weekly athlete development.

The response to our first programs showed us exactly what we hoped—that there are talented, motivated athletes in Mount Isa who simply want access to quality coaching and the opportunity to keep improving.

That's exactly why we're coming back.

🏐 TERM 3 PROGRAMS START THIS SATURDAY at the Isa Amateur Netball Association - MIANA Courts

⭐ Junior Development - Saturdays, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
⭐ Senior Development - Saturdays 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Every NQNA session is designed with purpose. Our athletes don't just complete drills, they learn why they are doing them and how those skills transfer into better decision-making, greater confidence and stronger performances on game day.

Each week focuses on developing:
✅ Technical skills
✅ Tactical understanding
✅ Game awareness
✅ Decision-making under pressure
✅ Confidence with the ball
✅ A genuine love of learning and improving

Our programs are designed and overseen by NQNA Head Coach Jillian Joyce and delivered locally by Luke Abdy, a highly experienced representative, school and club coach who has been part of the Academy for more than 18 months and continues to bring elite coaching standards back to his home region.

At NQNA, we believe athletes shouldn't have to leave their community to receive quality coaching.

Our commitment is to build athletes, support local coaches and strengthen netball in Mount Isa for the long term.

Registrations are now open for Term 3! Secure your place now at www.nqna.com.au or send us a DM and we will sort it out for you.

Places are intentionally limited so every athlete receives quality coaching and individual feedback.

We can't wait to be back in Mount Isa and continue building something special together. 💜💙

💜🏐 BURDEKIN... WE'RE BACK FOR ANOTHER BIG TERM! 🏐💜

What an incredible journey we've been on together.

Over the past few years we've watched Burdekin athletes grow in confidence, develop their skills and continue to prove that regional athletes can achieve amazing things when they're given the right opportunities.

We're excited that NQNA is returning to Burdekin for another 9-week Term 3 program!

Whether your athlete is taking the next step in their development or pushing towards representative and pathway netball, we've got a program to challenge them.

TERM 3 PROGRAMS
Junior/Foundation Development
Fridays | 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Senior Development
Fridays | 5.00pm – 6.00pm

Performance Squad (Application Only)
Fridays | 6.00pm – 7.30pm

All in the comfort of the wonderful Burdekin Catholic High School

At NQNA, we don't just run drills. Every session is intentionally designed to help athletes:
✅ Build confidence with the ball.
✅ Improve decision-making under pressure.
✅ Develop game awareness.
✅ Learn how to train with purpose.
✅ Become smarter, more complete netballers.

Most importantly, our goal isn't simply to create better netballers. It's to create athletes who love learning, embrace challenges and continue improving every week.

📅 Term 3 begins THIS FRIDAY, and registrations are now open!

💜 Development Squads: Register now at www.nqna.com.au or message us.
⭐ Performance Squad: Applications are now being accepted. Simply email [email protected] to request an application pack.

Places are limited to ensure every athlete receives individual coaching and feedback, so don't leave your registration until the last minute.

We can't wait to see our Burdekin athletes back on court for another fantastic term!

Burdekin Netball Association

🏐💜 CLONCURRY... TERM 3 IS GOING TO BE OUR BEST YET! 💜🏐

The response from Cloncurry during Term 2 has honestly blown us away.

What started as bringing weekly netball development to town has quickly grown into a thriving community of athletes who simply want to improve, challenge themselves and love the game.

Because of your incredible support, we've expanded again for Term 3.

Fridays are now officially "NETBALL DAY" in Cloncurry! 🙌

We've redesigned the program to give athletes even more value, more court time and more opportunities to develop.

✅ Three development levels
🏐 90-minute sessions
💜 45 minutes of structured coaching
💜 40 minutes of coached match play
💜 Weekly training with a clear pathway for every athlete.

Whether your child is just beginning their netball journey or already competing at representative level, there is now a program designed to challenge them at the right level.

Every session is planned in conjunction with NQNA Head Coach Jillian Joyce and delivered by Cloncurry's own Luke Abdy, who continues to bring elite-level coaching back to his home region under Jillian's mentorship.

At NQNA, we don't believe athletes should have to leave their community to access quality coaching.

We believe every region deserves opportunities to develop, compete and dream big.

📅 Programs commence this FRIDAY
📍 St Joseph's, Cloncurry
🏐 Foundation | Junior | Senior Development Programs

Places are limited, and with the incredible response we've already seen in Cloncurry, we encourage families to register early to avoid missing out.

👉 Register now at www.nqna.com.au
📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

We can't wait to be back in Cloncurry for another exciting term! 💜💙

🏆 PERFORMANCE SQUAD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN – TERM 3 🏆

Every athlete deserves the opportunity to find out how good they can be!

NQNA Performance Squads are designed for athletes who consistently demonstrate the technical skill, game awareness, work ethic and coachability required to thrive in a high-performance environment.

This isn't about being the biggest, fastest, or most naturally talented athlete on the court.

It's about athletes who:
✔ Love being challenged
✔ Embrace feedback
✔ Want to understand the game at a deeper level
✔ Are committed to continual improvement
✔ Are prepared to work when nobody is watching

Our Performance Squads focus on developing complete athletes through:

🏐 Advanced technical development
🧠 Tactical understanding and game mastery
💪 Physical resilience and athletic performance
🔥 Competitive mindset and accountability
📈 Individual growth within a high-standard environment

In the past four years, every athlete to progress from NQNA into Queensland pathway programs has come through our Performance environment. Not because we promise outcomes, but because we relentlessly focus on development.

For Term 3, Performance opportunities are available in:

📍 Townsville
📍 Burdekin
📍 Bowen
📍 Mount Isa

Performance Squads are application-based and places are intentionally limited to maintain coaching quality and individual athlete development.

If your athlete is ready to be challenged and wants to train in an environment where standards matter, we would love to hear from you.

📧 To nominate or enquire, email: [email protected]

Talent shouldn't depend on postcode. Neither should access to quality development.
Burdekin Netball Association
Bowen Netball Association
Mount Isa Amateur Netball Association - MIANA
Whitsunday Netball Association

🚨 TERM 3 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN! 🚨

WOW! This is our biggest term yet - NQNA will be delivering programs across Townsville, Burdekin, Bowen, Cloncurry, Mount Isa, Whitsunday and Sarina—creating more opportunities than ever for regional athletes to access high-quality development.

🌟 What's New in Term 3?
✅ Bowen Programs
After strong demand and success of our clinics, Bowen athletes can now access full 9-week Junior or Senior Development Program or Performance Squad every Thursday.

✅ Whitsunday Programs
A brand-new 4-week Foundation, Junior and Senior program launching in August.

✅ Sarina Programs
Following our recent work with coaches and athletes, we're excited to launch a 4-week Foundation, Junior and Senior program in partnership with the association.

✅ Continued Growth Across North West Queensland
Performance Programs are being introduced in Mount Isa and Cloncurry sessions have been extended to include weekly playing opportunities.

✅ Open to coaches and Parents
All sessions are open to regional coaches and caregivers to work with our coaches to grow, develop and learn what the athletes are learning.

What Makes NQNA Different? We don't just run sessions, we invest in and build athletes and coaches. Our programs are designed around a clear development pathway that focuses on Short-Term Improvements and Long-Term Progression.

Whether your goal is to improve club netball, make a representative team, or pursue higher-level opportunities, NQNA provides the structure and coaching to help athletes continue moving forward.

⚠️ Places are limited across all locations and programs will fill quickly.

📧 Performance Squad applications: [email protected]
🌐 Development Program bookings: www.nqna.com.au

Thank you to every athlete, parent, coach, club and association that continues to support our vision that talent shouldn't depend on postcode.

We can't wait to see what Term 3 brings. 💜💙💛

🚨 OK Netty Nerds… We have a little secret for you! 🤫

We know we've been a little quiet on social media lately... but that's only because we've been busy behind the scenes cooking up some exciting things for Term 3. 👀

To thank you for sticking with us, we've managed to secure a little something special from our good friends at Tribal Sport.

🎁 20% OFF Tribal Sport retail apparel

Simply head to the Tribal Sport online store and use the code:
QTF20
at checkout to receive 20% off your order.

🤫 Shhh... don't tell everyone.

🛒 Shop here:
https://tribalsport.com.au/collections/tribal-sport

Not only are Tribal Sport the team behind all of our NQNA apparel, but they're continually expanding their retail range. Over the coming weeks they'll be adding:
✅ Icon Tees in multiple colours
✅ New hoodie options
✅ Even more apparel perfect for training, travel, and everyday wear

And if you're chasing something a little more exclusive, make sure you chat to Jillian or Luke about our growing range of NQNA-branded merchandise. 💙💜💛

Thanks for being part of the NQNA family. We've got some exciting announcements coming soon and we can't wait to share what's next.