Netball Academy

Are you ready to take your netball skills to the next level? Join our Netball Academy and become part of a supportive community dedicated to developing talent, building confidence, and fostering teamwork.

To join the Netball Academy you must be enrolled on a course at Capital City College.

What are the benefits?

Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player aiming to refine your skills, our expert coaches are here to guide you every step of the way.

Joining the Netball Academy will provide you with training, support, guidance, coaching and professional work experience opportunities.

All players in our Netball Academy will receive:

• Free training kit and tracksuit
• 6 hours per week (3 sessions of 2 hours) of professional netball coaching
• Wednesday afternoon match in a college netball league
• Affiliation with England Netball
• Work experience opportunities
• Complimentary tickets for learners to selected high-profile matches
• Opportunities to work with the club sports analyst in using VeoCam to analyse games
• On-site medical support for injury prevention and rehabilitation
• Free access to the college gym and fitness suite under coach supervision
• Free fitness, strength and conditioning, exercise and nutrition programmes designed and monitored for you

What are the entry requirements?

To be considered for the Netball Academy, you must be:

• Aged 16-19
• Enrolled on a full-time course at Capital City College
• Successful in a Netball Academy trial

Netball trials

Add one of our Sports Academies to your basket when applying for a full-time course, and we will contact you about attending a trial session. The next trial session will be held on Wednesday 16 April 2025 between 11am and 1pm (please arrive at 10am).

Sports Scholarship Programme

For elite individuals competing at the National or International Level; we welcome you to apply for our Sports Scholarship Programme. Sports Scholarships are given to 10 of the best sportspersons across the college. Individuals awarded this status usually compete at the National or International level.

This scholarship is in partnership with TASS (Talented Athlete Sports Scholar) where being awarded this recognition can fast-track further Sports Scholarship possibilities when they progress beyond FE.

Students on a Sports Scholarship will receive additional benefits:

• Mentorship
• Sport Psychologist
• Arranged workshops with universities regarding sporting excellence
• Sports Scholarship kit
• AOC Sports Leadership fast-tracked support

In addition to the above, Elite Academy players will receive:

• Opportunity to become a college-sponsored athlete – value of up to £2500 per year

If you are aged under 19, you can also take part in our development squad-friendly fixtures as part of the college’s elite team, playing 4 games per year.

To apply for a chance to receive a Sports Scholarship please fill in the form here.

Sports facilities

Elevate your training experience in a dynamic environment designed to inspire and challenge athletes of all skill levels. From cutting-edge equipment to expert coaching, begin your journey towards peak performance.

We have a fantastic range of sports facilities including gymnasiums, sports halls, basketball courts, and a football ground.

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a fitness enthusiast, our versatile facilities cater to diverse sporting passions. Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals dedicated to achieving their fitness goals in an atmosphere that motivates and energises them.

Unleash your full potential and redefine your limits with us, where passion meets performance in every exhilarating workout. Our Sports Academies span out across all of our centres, so why not attend an open day and see our facilities in person?

How to apply

All our full-time courses are part of the academies. Choose a relevant course, and the Academy will work with you to ensure you can access the course. See our full list of courses. If you are unsure which study path to take, check out our level equivalence table.

Are you Interested in joining the Netball Academy? Add one of our Sports Academies to your basket when applying for a full-time course, and we will contact you about attending a trial session. Have a question about our Sports Academies? Read our FAQs here.