U15 Shropshire Player Pathway Programme 2025 – 2026 
FIRST TRIAL DATE: 7th September 2025.  In order to be considered for the U15 County Pathway Athletes must attend the this trial date.  If selected a further trial will take place on 14th July 2025.
Trialists must:
• Have the name of the nominating coach/teacher on their application
• Have fully completed an entry form
• Meet the Shropshire Player Pathway Programme criteria
• Have met the entry form deadline
• Be available for the Trial Date

TIME – REGISTRATION & TIMINGS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER CLOSING DATE OF 4TH JULY 2025
VENUE : Telford Langley School, Duce Rd, Dawley, Telford.  TF4 3JS

Age Requirement : U15 Player Pathway Programme born between 01/09/2010 – 31/08/2012 – Year 9 & 10 as at 1st Sept 2025 – Year 9-10

NO CLUB OR SCHOOL KIT TO BE WORN

Selected Players will be offered a place on the Shropshire County Player Pathway Programme .

Players that are also taking part in any Player Development Programme must state this where indicated on this application, and if successful at PDP will rescind  their offer to Shropshire County Player Pathway.

Players are expected to show a dedication to training and should not enter trials unless they are able to show high levels of commitment to training, learning and working hard. Please ensure that you are able to make this commitment before accepting a nomination.

The content of the programme is based around the England Netball Framework which encompasses personal development in terms of; game sense and decision-making, technical skills, positional skills, nutrition, mental preparation and fitness. At all times the essence of the programme is QUALITY, CONSISTENCY & FUN.

Closing Date is 4th July 2025 18:00hrs *Any applications after this date/time will not be processed

A fee of £15 must accompany all applications and can be paid by BACS Transfer:
Account Name :Shropshire County Netball Association.
Sort code: 30-99-27
Account Number: 00778453
Reference : Use Athletes Surname & Initials

Shropshire County Netball Policy can be found: https://www.shropshire-netball.co.uk/policies-and-procedures/selection-process

We will not make formal acknowledgement until after the closing date.
Please note that all players who are chosen to represent Shropshire Academies must be registered hold an England Netball Affiliation number. If you currently do not hold a registration with England Netball this must be done prior to first academy training date.

Hardship Fund
There is a financial commitment to being part of the Shropshire Academy although we would not want this to be a barrier to girls attending trials or the Academy. For players needing to access the hardship fund please see the eligibility requirements and further information at: https://www.shropshire-netball.co.uk/policies-and-procedures/forms-and-access-funds/

U15 County Performance Pathway  – Trialists must:
• Have the name of the nominating coach/teacher on their application
• Have fully completed an entry form
• Meet the Shropshire Player Pathway Programme criteria
• Have met the entry form deadline