DISTRICT PROGRAMME 2026/27
The Netball Scotland District Programme is a key development pathway designed to identify, nurture, and elevate talented athletes across the country. Operating regionally, the programme provides structured, high-quality training and competition opportunities for young players with the potential to progress to national and performance-level netball.
Our District Programme bridges the gap between grassroots participation and elite performance. Through expert coaching, athlete development support, and competitive fixtures, we aim to cultivate not only skilled netballers, but also confident, resilient individuals.
2026-27 Competition Entries now open
Performance Programme
Open to all registered Districts with Netball Scotland. Districts can enter a maximum of one team per age category
U15/17
Round 1 – Teams are split into 4 pools, playing each other once.
- North
- South
- East
- West
Round 2 – Top 2 teams from each round 1 pool will beplaced in group A. All other teams will progress to group B. Each team will play each teams once home or away.
Semi finals – Tops 4 teams in group A after round 2 will qualify for the semi finals.
Semi-finals are decided on league positions: 1st vs 4th and 2nd vs 3rd .
All district finals will happen the same day, same venue. Venue permitting.
U19
Round 1 – Dependant on the number of entries, each team will play each other a minimum of once.
Semi finals – Top 4 teams will qualify for the semi-finals.
Semi-finals are decided on league positions: 1st vs 4th and 2nd vs 3rd.
All district finals will happen on the same day, in the same venue. Venue permitting.
Development Days
There will be 4 development days over the season. These will be hosted by our districts and administered by Netball Scotland.
U13 Gala Days
There will be 2 gala days over the season. These will be hosted by our districts and administered by Netball Scotland.
DISTRICT FINALS 2025
U17 District Winners 2025 – Edinburgh
U15 Winners 2025 – Perth & Kinross
U19 Winners 2025 – Ayrshire
The 2025 U15, U17, and U19 District Finals Days were a true celebration of youth netball in Scotland, showcasing exceptional talent, thrilling matches, and an electric atmosphere both on and off the court. The U15 and U17 Finals Day featured six action-packed games, with teams from Aberdeen, Renfrewshire, Perth & Kinross, Glasgow, and Edinburgh delivering fast-paced, high-quality performances. A standout moment came as the event sold out three days in advance—a first for the Finals and a clear sign of growing support for youth netball. Congratulations to Perth & Kinross (U15) and Edinburgh (U17) on their well-deserved victories.
The excitement continued with the U19 Final between Ayrshire and Edinburgh, a gripping contest that saw Edinburgh take an early lead, Ayrshire fight back, and the game go to extra time before Ayrshire emerged victorious, 56–53. Congratulations to Ayrshire, the 2025 U19 National District Champions, and a heartfelt thank you to all the bench officials, umpires, and volunteers whose dedication helped make these events unforgettable for every young player involved.
