GSC Netball

Global Schools Challenge

NETBALL

Fast. Fearless. International.

Open to schools and clubs worldwide

9 - 13 DECEMBER 2026 | CHIANG MAI, THAILAND

DISCOVER THE BLITZ
Netball Blitz

NETBALL BLITZ

The Global Schools Challenge brings a fresh, high-energy format to international netball. Welcome to the Netball Blitz.

Forget long drawn-out matches with hours between games. The Blitz format uses shortened match times, meaning teams play multiple games per day across a fast-paced round-robin schedule. More games. More action. More competition.

But this is about more than just winning. The Blitz format is designed to give every team the chance to compete against as many different nationalities and playing styles as possible. Your squad might face a team from Singapore in the morning, take on a Thai club side after lunch, and close out the day against a school from Australia. Every match is a new challenge, a new style, a new experience.

For young netballers, there is no better way to develop. Exposure to different tactics, different physicality, and different cultures on and off the court. Players return home sharper, more adaptable, and with friendships that span continents.

The Blitz format also means smaller squads can compete without burning out. Rotate your players, give everyone meaningful court time, and keep the intensity high from the first whistle to the last.

Whether you are an established school netball programme looking to test yourselves internationally, or a club side ready to take the next step, the Netball Blitz is your stage.

Shortened match formatMultiple games per dayRound-robin schedulingPlay teams from around the worldOpen to schools and clubsAll skill levels welcome
The Netball Experience

MORE THAN JUST NETBALL

The Global Schools Challenge is a destination event. Between matches, your team will experience everything Chiang Mai has to offer. Ancient temples, bustling night markets, world-class food, and the warmth of Thai culture. It is a tournament your players will talk about for years.

Every detail is taken care of. Accommodation, transport, medical support, and a full social calendar of activities are all part of the package. Coaches and managers can focus on what matters, while we handle the rest.

BRING YOUR SQUAD TO CHIANG MAI

Register your school team or join as an individual player through Team NextGen. Places are limited.