EMERGING ATHLETE PROGRAMME (EAP)
First step: Identify & Develop Potential
View Emerging Athlete Programme Guide Here
View EAP Training Centres Here
More Info on London Mavericks Athlete Pathway
Player Development Programme (PDP)
Second Step : Turning Potential into Performance
View PDP Training Locations Here
Apply to London Mavericks PDP & Academy Trials - BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
U17 & U19 NPL Academy
Third Step : Where Performance Becomes Elite…
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What are your trial dates this season?
NXTGen &
Talent Development Programme (TDP)
Final Step : Prepare for NSL
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Which trial do I need to attend?
If you have been part of a franchise PDP or Academy squad, please apply directly to our Pathway trials in September (applications open mid June).
If you have attended a County U15 PDP programme this year, please apply directly to our Pathway trials in September.
If you are new to Franchise netball, attended futures programme or have not been in an England Netball Pathway Programme this year (County Development Programme or Franchise PDP / Academy) – please apply to our EAP programme.
All athletes attending EAP trials will be assessed for their potential to progress into our Pathway trials if they are performing at a high level.
Please note that we can only consider exceptional Year 10’s (and below) for Pathway places, and they must live or attend school in the London Mavericks region.
Emerging Athlete Programme (EAP)
– Trial 1
Saturday 4th July 2026
Hertfordshire Sports Village (AL10 9EU)
08:00 – 16:30
Please note trial 1 are open to these age groups only;
EAP U13s
EAP U15s
Emerging Athlete Programme (EAP)
– Trial 2
Saturday 11th July 2026
Hertfordshire Sports Village (AL10 9EU)
08:00 – 15:30
Please note trial 2 are open to these age groups only;
EAP U11s
EAP U19s
Emerging Athlete Programme (EAP)
— Trial 3
Sunday 6th Sept 2026
Hertfordshire Sports Village (AL10 9EU)
08:00 – 20:00
Please note trial 3 are open to these age groups only;
EAP U11s
EAP U13s
EAP U15s
EAP U19s
PDP | Academy | TDG | NXTGEN
– Stage 1
Tuesday 08th – Sunday 20th September 2026
Queenswood School (AL9 6NS)
TBC
Please note stage 1 trials are spread over several dates between 8th Sept -20th Sept. All athletes will be allocated an appropriate date.
Emerging Athlete Programme (EAP)
– Trial 4
Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Queenswood School (AL9 6LZ)
18:00 – 21:30
Please note trial 4 are open to these age groups only;
EAP U15s
Emerging Athlete Programme (EAP)
– Trial 5
Thursday 24th September 2026
Queenswood School (AL9 6LZ)
18:00 – 21:30
Please note trial 4 are open to these age groups only;
EAP U13s