Netball France is delighted to announce the trials for the 2023/24 season of Les Bleus, that is the squad that will compete and represent France in international netball, will be held in Paris on Sunday 24th September, following the Coupe de France de Netball 2023. The squad will be selected for the 2023/24 international season and will be working towards the major milestones of competing in Europe Netball Events in 2024 and acquiring a World Ranking.
A FAQ with basic information can be found below, and the expectations (including potential dates, financial commitments, etc.) can be found at the following link – Open (born 2002 or earlier) National Squad Expectations 2023/2024
To register for trials, please fill out the correct form according to your year of birth:
Further questions can be directed to teammanager@netballfrance.com. Please make sure you read the FAQ and expectations document to see if your question is answered before sending an email.
In line with World Netball Player Eligibility for International Events, to trial and participate in the National Squad, athletes must satisfy at least one of the following requirements (and will be required to provide Evidence of Eligibility to Netball France and World Netball):
Please note that Netball France must abide by World Netball regulations regarding player eligibility. Whilst we will do our best to work with individual athletes to ensure they are considered eligible, World Netball makes the final decisions regarding an athlete’s eligibility to compete for a country.
Athletes who have previously competed in international netball for another country are eligible to compete for France, however they may only compete for one nation in a calendar year. Therefore athletes currently competing for other nations, but who meet the eligibility criteria to compete for France, are eligible to trial and participate in 23/24 National Squad, as the squad will not be participating in international competition until 2024.
Netball France reserves the right to consider exceptional athletes who will become eligible in a forthcoming season, provided there is a commitment to the Squad in the long term. In such cases, the athlete will be able to train but will be unable to represent France in competition (international events) until they meet the eligibility criteria.
Open:
The National Squad Program will consist of a combination of at home and in person training. Athletes are expected to complete all parts of the program, and their progress will be supported and monitored by the coaching staff.
Athletes are expected to attend all in person commitments, including training and all athletes are expected to be available for selection for all competitions. The following dates for in person commitments are only an indication and are subject to change (including further dates & commitments being added). The locations for training camps listed below are provisional only and are subject to venue availability. Camp locations will be confirmed to select athletes at least 3 months prior to each camp, and athletes are responsible for their individual travel to/from all training camps. Netball France will work with athletes and clubs in the locations of training camps in an effort to acquire hosting for all travelling athletes.
In line with World Netball Player Eligibility for International Events, to trial and participate in the National Squad, athletes must satisfy at least one of the following requirements (and will be required to provide Evidence of Eligibility to Netball France and World Netball):
Please note that Netball France must abide by World Netball regulations regarding player eligibility. Whilst we will do our best to work with individual athletes to ensure they are considered eligible, World Netball makes the final decisions regarding an athlete’s eligibility to compete for a country.
Athletes who have previously competed in international netball for another country are eligible to compete for France, however they may only compete for one nation in a calendar year. Therefore athletes currently competing for other nations, but who meet the eligibility criteria to compete for France, are eligible to trial and participate in 23/24 National Squad, as the squad will not be participating in international competition until 2024.
Netball France reserves the right to consider exceptional athletes who will become eligible in a forthcoming season, provided there is a commitment to the Squad in the long term. In such cases, the athlete will be able to train but will be unable to represent France in competition (international events) until they meet the eligibility criteria.
Open:
The National Squad Program will consist of a combination of at home and in person training. Athletes are expected to complete all parts of the program, and their progress will be supported and monitored by the coaching staff.
Athletes are expected to attend all in person commitments, including training and all athletes are expected to be available for selection for all competitions. The following dates for in person commitments are only an indication and are subject to change (including further dates & commitments being added). The locations for training camps listed below are provisional only and are subject to venue availability. Camp locations will be confirmed to select athletes at least 3 months prior to each camp, and athletes are responsible for their individual travel to/from all training camps. Netball France will work with athletes and clubs in the locations of training camps in an effort to acquire hosting for all travelling athletes.
