CARDIFF DRAGONS NPL PATHWAY TRIAL FAQS
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- NPL U15 – No Trials for Season 25 - Athletes will be selected for Cardiff Dragons U15 Tournament that play at Regional Academy/ National Academy level.
Selection Opportunity:
- By performance at fixtures/training (Wales Regional Academy/ National Academy)
- By performance at U15 friendlies throughout season
- By nomination from Head of Performance, Head NSL Coach, Pathway Lead, U15 National Academy Head
- NPL U17- Aged under 17 and over 14 at 23:59 on 31st December 2024 (i.e., for the 2024/25 season, players must have a date of birth from 2008 to 2010).
- NPL U19- Aged under 19 and over 16 at 23:59 on 31st December 2024 (i.e., for the 2024/25 season players must have a date of birth from 2006 to 2008).
- NSL U23- Aged under 23 and over 18 at 23:59 on 31st December 2024 (i.e., for the 2024/25 season players must have a date of birth from 2002 to 2006).
- All trial information will be available on https://walesnetball.sport80.com/
- Find your Cardiff Dragons Pathway trial, fill in all the information and pay the trial fee.
- The trial fee is £20. (Non-refundable and Non-transferable).
- Trial applications must be received, via sport80, before Wednesday 4th Please note that late entries WILL NOT be accepted.
- No, all players must register/book/and pay the trial fee by the deadline of 12:00pm on Monday on 30th August 2024.
- Yes, as long as you meet the Cardiff Dragons Pathway trial criteria.
- Athletes who were in the Cardiff Dragons Pathway the previous season will trial alongside those who register and meet the trial criteria, if they are staying in their age group.
- Athletes who were in the Cardiff Dragons Pathway the previous season and will move up an age group, will need to re-register and attend a trial for their new age group.
- Yes, you need to register to trial, so that you can be considered for the pathway when you have completed your return to play.
- Unfortunately, you will not be accepted for a trial. As we have a high number of applicants, we cannot accept late trial applicants. Our application process is open for at least 3 weeks prior to the trials.
- When you register and pay for the trials you will receive a confirmation of payment email. You will need to show this to the organisers on the day of the trial. Please note that if you cannot produce this document, you will be unable to trial.
- If you do not receive this document within a short time of applying, please email walesnetball@walesnetball.com before the closing date to seek assistance.
- No, trial fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- No feedback will be given.
- No, trials will be closed, and no spectators will be able to watch the trial. If there are any illnesses or injuries, then parents will be contacted.
Trials will be held in House of Sport, Cardiff. Please refer to Sport80 for further details.
- All trial information will be available on Sport:80 when you register, including date, time and venue. Please make note of this, as it may be different from previous years.
- Athletes are asked to arrive between 20-30 minutes earlier to register, and make sure they are prepared (i.e., nails short, hair tied back, any strapping/support in place, ready to play).
- Please wear a plain black top, and black bottoms (shorts/skirt or leggings).
- No club/franchise or RA/NA kit is to be worn at the trial
- Plenty of water
- Healthy snacks
- Any medication you are required to take for health issues (please let the organiser/coaches know if you are taking any medication)
- A towel
- At our trials athletes will be selected based of performance in match play, and this is where their skills will be assessed.
- Depending on the number of applicants and time, you will play enough matches so that all selectors can see you more than once. The rounds will be placed up on the wall, and you will be able to write down/take a picture of what rounds/position you will be playing. There will be helpers there to assist should you need.
- If you have put down two positions, you will play both. However, you may play one over the other, and asked to fill in another position occasionally if needed. Selectors will know if it is your 1st/2nd choice position, and if you are filling into a position.
- Within 72 hours, or 3 working days of your trial taking place. Please ensure all contact information is correct and up to date when applying on Sport:80, to avoid any delays. The email and any future correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on Sport80.
- Selected to Cardiff Dragons Pathway Squad.
- Not selected into Cardiff Dragons Pathway at this time.
Please note that no individual feedback will be provided to athletes who are unsuccessful at trial.
The fees for this year will be:
- U23 - £400 per athlete (£100 deposit then £30 per month for 10 months)
- U17 & U19 - £400 per athlete (£100 deposit then £30 per month for 10 months
- The fees should be paid using the SPORT:80 system. You will receive a notification from Sport:80 on your profile, to let you know that you have an Action Pending. Once you receive
this notification on your Sport:80 profile, you will be able to make payment.
Dates will be finalised shortly after team selections.
