2026 ERNA Winter Day Competition — Registrations Open
Registration for the 2026 winter competition is now open. Registrations are taken online via Play HQ. If you wish to use your Active Kids Voucher, please have your voucher number ready before registering — enter it using the 'Government Voucher' link on the payment page.
Parents: please create an account in your own name and then register your child from that account.
2026 Registration Fees:
NetSetGO (turning 6–9 years in 2026) — $260
Juniors (turning 10–17 years in 2026) — $270
Seniors (18 and over) — $290
Frequently Asked Questions
When do we play?
The 2026 winter competition runs from early May to mid-September. All games are played on Saturdays at the same time each week. Game times are released by the Eastwood Ryde Netball Association (ERNA) around March each year. Junior teams typically play between 8am and 12:30pm; senior games start from 12:30pm through to 3:30pm. The standard season is 14 games with 3 weeks of finals.
Key 2026 dates: First game — Saturday 2 May. Grand Final — 12 August. NetSetGo and U10s age groups do not have a finals series.
Spring Night Competition runs September to December for players 11 years and over. This competition also includes mixed netball grades. Registrations for Spring Night usually open in July.
Where do we play?
All age groups play at the Bennelong Sports Centre, 22 Winbourne St, West Ryde NSW 2114. View on Google Maps →
Do we have training?
Coaches are allocated to all junior teams and training runs once per week. All junior players are expected to attend training each week. Training is not compulsory for senior players, however a day and time can be arranged for any team that is interested. Training days depend on coach and team availability and are confirmed pre-competition.
How are teams graded?
Teams are placed in the ERNA competition by ERNA officials based on players' age and skill level. There are generally multiple divisions within each age group. See our Grading Policy for full details.
Levels of Competition
Juniors
| Age Group | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 6–9 (NetSetGo) | Modified competition | 2.4m high goal posts |
| Age 10 | Modified or full competition | Hard courts, 3.05m goal posts |
| Ages 11–15 | Graded divisions | Multiple divisions per age group |
| Ages 16–17 (Cadets) | Graded divisions | 16s and 17s play together |
Seniors
| Age Group | Grades Available |
|---|---|
| 18 and over | Grades A through D |
Still Have Questions?
Registration Enquiries
For help using the Play HQ site to register, contact our Registrar:
cflamesregistrar@gmail.com