Netball - Performance Pathway Trials - U19 Academy (NPL & PDP) 2026/27 · Nottingham · Sep 8, 2026

 The Nottingham Forest Pathway is one of the providers of the England Netball Performance Pathway. We are focused and working closely with England netballs framework to provide opportunities to the next generation of netballers within our region. We aspire to build strong connections with the community to work together to deliver an elite environment that allows development and growth over all age groups. Our Pathway Trials aim to select talented netball athletes, with aspirations of one day becoming a Nottingham Forest Super League Player. We will be selecting a squad of 20 for our NPL squad.  This season we are also introducing an U19 and U18 Player Development Programme. Players will be selected from these trials for our NPL or PDP. Eligibility NPL Aged under 19 at 23:59 on 31st December 2026 (i.e., for the 2026/27 season, players must have a date of birth from 2008 to 2009).   Eligibility PDP U19 PDP Aged under 19 at 23:59 on 31st December 2026 (i.e., for the 2026/27 season, players must be born in 2008).  U18 PDP Aged under 18 at 23:59 on 31st December 2026 (i.e., for the 2026/27 season, players must be born in 2009).  Trials Stage 1 - Option 1 - Tuesday 8th September 2026 18:00-21:00 Stage 1 - Option 2 - Wednesday 9th September 2026 19:30-22:00 Final - Thursday 17th September 2026 Cost  £15 What to wear Plain t-shirt Plain bottoms Please do not wear club, county, school of franchise kit. What to bring Plenty of fluid, snack, sweat towel, any strapping and tapping you need