THRFG School Holiday Clinics
Develop your skills while having fun
The Hospital Research Foundation Group Adelaide Thunderbirds School Holidays Clinics are back! The clinics provide budding netballers with an exciting chance to develop their skills and learn from their netball heroes, the Adelaide Thunderbirds athletes. These interactive clinics vary depending on the age and skills and aim to cover all aspects of the game, including attacking, defending, shooting, ball handling, footwork and match play practice. Best of all, it’s a great way to make new friends and be part of this fun and inclusive environment. If you’ve come to one of our clinics before, make sure you register again! Every school holiday clinic offers something different to help netballers walk away with new skills each time. All participants receive a 10% discount on Adelaide Thunderbirds Supporter Memberships for 2026. *Due to athlete availability, Adelaide Thunderbirds players may not be at every clinic.REGISTER HERE
Wednesday 22nd April Clinics
Specialist Clinic (12-14 years)
Thursday 22nd April
10:00am – 1:00pm Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium Cost: $90
Development Clinic (12-14 years)
Wednesday 22nd April
10:00am - 1:00pm Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium Cost: $90
Beginner Clinic
Wednesday 22nd April
1:30pm - 4:30pm Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium Cost: $80
Foundation Clinic
Wednesday 22nd April
1:30pm - 4:30pm Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium Cost: $80
Beginner Umpire Workshop
Wednesday 22nd April
1:30pm – 3:30pm Southern United Netball Association (SUNA), Morphett Vale Cost: $25
Friday 24th April Clinics
Beginner Clinic
Friday 24th April
10:00am – 1:00pm St Francis de Sales College, Mount Barker Cost: $80
Foundation Clinic
Friday 24th April
10:00am – 1:00pm St Francis de Sales College, Mount Barker Cost: $80
Development Clinic
Friday 24th April
1:30pm - 4:40pm St Francis de Sales College, Mount Barker Cost: $90
Beginner Umpire Workshop
Friday 24th April
2:30pm - 4:30pm St Francis de Sales College, Mount Barker Cost: $25
School Holiday Clinics FAQS
Registration may be refunded as follows - Notification of withdrawal in writing less than 5 days prior to the clinic = Full refund (not including PlayHQ registration fee) - Notification of withdrawal in writing less than 3 days prior to the clinic = 50% refund (not including PlayHQ registration fee) - Notification of withdrawal in writing less than 1 day prior to the clinic = No refund (not including PlayHQ registration fee) Sickness - If a participant has cold or flu symptoms, we encourage you to use your best judgement and withdraw them if necessary. If you are monitoring the participant’s sickness in the lead up to the clinic and are unsure what to do, please send an email to info@netballsa.asn.au Special circumstance - Withdrawals in extenuating circumstances will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Yes. Clinics are based on the Netball Australia Skills Framework and have been designed for participants to learn in a sequential manner, e.g., Beginner, Foundation, Development - Skills, and Development: Position Specific.
The content of the clinics is based on the Netball Australia Skills Framework. Please carefully read the stages of each skill level and decide which clinic the participant is suited to. Ask yourself, is my child capable of doing this? If you cannot decide, please contact development.team@netballsa.asn.au
Yes, this was introduced in January. However, based on feedback from surveys completed after the January School Holiday Clinics, it was evident that the clinics above Beginner and Foundation Levels required an age level due to the difficulty of the more advanced clinic levels and for clinics to maintain their quality. This is also to allow for sequential skill progression, so each participant goes through the appropriate stage of skill learning.
The Beginner and Foundation Clinics ARE NOT age specific, meaning that anyone from 5-15 years old can register for the clinic. Once they register, they will be grouped via age to ensure the best experience at the clinic. The Development: Skills and Development: Position Specific clinics ARE age specific. Development: Skills requires you to be 10 years and older and Development: Position Specific requires you to be aged 12+. This is to allow for sequential skill progression, so each participant goes through the appropriate stage of skill learning.
While we endeavor to have an Adelaide Thunderbirds player attend each clinic, due to athlete availability, Adelaide Thunderbirds players will not be at every clinic.
Participants are welcome to register for multiple sessions, however they must meet the specific criteria for that clinic.
No. Registration will need to be completed individually for each participant.
Yes. There will be an option during registration where you can select YES to this option and then list up to two friends for the participant to be grouped with.
All participants will receive a welcome email in the week prior to their first session confirming any program-specific information.
Participants should bring a drink bottle for during rotations and a snack for breaks. They should also wear attire appropriate for physical activity and netball/running shoes. Personal items must be clearly labelled. Netball SA will not be held responsible for lost or misplaced equipment.
Netball SA accredited Community Coaches will be coaching and supervising participants throughout the clinic.
Beginner – 1:10 Foundation – 1:10 Development – 1:10 Position Specific - 1: 12
No. Once your child is checked in with their coach, parents and guardians are welcome to leave and return 10-15 minutes prior to the end of the session.
Yes. There will be breaks during the clinics which will be between 10-30 minutes. Please read the welcome email regarding the specific details of your clinic which is sent a week prior to clinic commencement.
We have designed a wide variety of clinics for various participant needs and abilities and by doing this, have hopefully made your job easier when deciding what clinic to choose. If you do need assistance with this or would like to discuss further, please contact info@netballsa.asn.au
Participants will be grouped via age upon registration, so while the clinic is based off netball experience and skill level, there will still be age categories within each clinic.
Add on during your checkout
Adelaide Thunderbirds Gilbert Netball - $50
Grab an official Adelaide Thunderbirds netball for $50 when registering for one of our clinics. You can pick up your ball on the day of your clinic.
Upcoming Clinics Events
MON
13
APR
Clinics
School Holiday Clinics
Specialist Clinic (12-14 years)
Mon 13 Apr, 9:30 am
-
Mon 13 Apr, 12:30 pm
Adelaide Arena
Mon 13 Apr, 9:30 am
-
Mon 13 Apr, 12:30 pm
, Adelaide Arena
$90
MON
13
APR
Clinics
School Holiday Clinics
Development Clinic (12-14 years)
Mon 13 Apr, 9:30 am
-
Mon 13 Apr, 3:00 pm
Adelaide Arena
Mon 13 Apr, 9:30 am
-
Mon 13 Apr, 3:00 pm
, Adelaide Arena
$120
TUE
14
APR
Clinics
School Holiday Clinics
Beginner Clinic
Tue 14 Apr, 9:30 am
-
Tue 14 Apr, 12:30 pm
Adelaide Arena
Tue 14 Apr, 9:30 am
-
Tue 14 Apr, 12:30 pm
, Adelaide Arena
$80
TUE
14
APR
Clinics
School Holiday Clinics
Boys Clinic (10-13 years)
Tue 14 Apr, 1:00pm
-
Tue 14 Apr, 4:00pm
Adelaide Arena
Tue 14 Apr, 1:00pm
-
Tue 14 Apr, 4:00pm
, Adelaide Arena
$80