Frequently asked questions

When are London Mavericks Futures trials for the 2025/26 Season?

U11s : Players in Years 5 & 6 in academic year 2025/2026

Trial Date: 27th Jul ’25

U13s : Players in Years 7 & 8 in academic year 2025/2026

Trial Date: 26th Jul ’25

U15s : Players in Years 9 & 10 in academic year 2025/2026

Trial Date: 19th Jul ’25

U18s : Players in Years 11 to 13 in academic year 2025/2026

Trial Date: 12/13th Jul ’25

I'm unavailable for the trial date, how can I trial?

We encourage all athletes to make themselves available for trials in July, however we appreciate there are circumstances where this will not be possible.

When bookings go live we will have the option for a ‘late trial’ booking. This will involve attending a training session in September to trial for the program. Please note this will be subject to places remaining in the programs following initial trials and we therefore cannot guarantee your first choice training location.

Where does Futures sit within the London Mavericks Performance pathway?

The Futures program is run throughout the London Mavericks regions as the initial stage of our pathway.

For our U11 and U13 athletes it is a unique opportunity to train within the London Mavericks setup, learning from our experienced coaches who deliver unmatched technical sessions.

For our U15s and U18s the futures program runs parallel to our Pathway program (PDP and Academy Squads). It is an opportunity for athletes to receive high quality training and development as well as competitive opportunities. The whole Mavericks pathway is a fluid model and in 2024/25 we saw more than 10 of our Futures athletes progress into our PDP and academy squads. The door is never shut and those excelling in the Futures setup will receive opportunities to be considered for our Pathway programs.

How do I trial for the London Mavericks Academy and PDP squads?

All athletes (except those in an NPL Academy or London Mavericks PDP in 2024/25) will be required to attend the Futures trials in July. Selectors at these trials will be inviting athletes they identify as having the potential to succeed in our pathway trials to a second round of trials in September.

Should these identified athletes not be successful at the Pathway trials in September, they will then be offered a space in the Futures program.

What age-groups are within the Futures and Pathway programs?

London Mavericks Futures has the following age groups: U11, U13, U15, U18.

London Mavericks PDP squads : U19, U21.

London Mavericks Academy squads: U17, U19, U23. (Plus U15 – January start)

If successful at Trials, what does the Futures Program consist of?

The Futures program is a 20-week training program from September to March. Athletes will have a weekly 1.5 hour technical netball session with experienced London Mavericks Coaches, as well as matchplay days where the Futures squads compete against one another.

As part of the program all athletes will also receive 1 x Adult, and 1 x Junior ticket to a London Mavericks 2026 Superleague match.

How can I trial for the U15 Academy in January 2026?

In line with England Netball regulations: to be eligible for our U15 Acadmey trials in January you will require a nomination from a County PDP coach (or London Mavericks U17 NPL/U19 PDP coach). Being in the Futures program does not make you eligible for our U15 trials. Therefore we recommend athletes aiming to trial to be within the County setup, they may also chose to do a Futures squad in addition.

What is the 'Prepare to Trial' program?

The Prepare to Trial program aims to equip athletes to perform to their potential at trials.

For U11, U13 and U15s this is a one month program in June – consisting of 1 hour on court training sessions and 30 minute off-court educational sessions each week.

For U18s this is a single day event covering the same themes, due to it being exam season for many athletes.