From emerging talent to state team selection, the Netball ACT Academy pathway provides athletes with a structured performance pathway designed to develop skills, confidence and excellence on and off the court.
The Netball ACT Academy identifies and develops emerging ACT athletes aged 14–15 competing at Junior Championships. It provides an early performance pathway with a focus on skill development, game understanding and progression into future Netball ACT programs.
Formerly known as the ACT Spirit Academy, the Emerging Academy is a key part of the Netball ACT performance pathway, supporting athletes aspiring to represent the ACT at state level. Operating annually, the academy provides a performance training environment focused on developing technical and tactical skills while preparing athletes for future ACT State Team campaigns. Selection is by invitation and is open to athletes who have represented the ACT in the current year's Under 17 or School Sport ACT U15 teams and are eligible for the following year's Under 17 ACT State Team.
Formerly known as the ACT Capital Darters Academy, the ACT Capital Academy is a key component of the Netball ACT performance pathway, designed to support the development of athletes aspiring to represent the ACT State Teams. Operating annually from June to October, including weekly Saturday court sessions. The academy provides a high-performance training environment focused on enhancing athlete development, refining technical and tactical skills, and preparing athletes for future ACT State Team campaigns.
Ella Cummins Emberlyn Culver Eva Spoljaric Evie Foote Isla Pfeiffer Kayla Bryant Leah Carroll Rebecca Howarth Sarah Rogic Willow Kildey
Sophie Quade Eva Beard Ella Higginbotham Ilaisipa Maka Imogen Bond Alba Bishop Bolu Ekjumi Elissa Blue Grace Fogarty
Selection varies across each Academy program.
Athletes are identified through the Capital Chemist ACT Junior Championships.
Selection is by invitation and is open to athletes who have represented the ACT in the current year's Under 17 or School Sport ACT U15 teams and are eligible for the following year's Under 17 ACT State Team.
Invitation based on athlete progression and performance.