GRADING POLICY

What is Grading?

The aim of Grading is to form teams in an age group which have a balanced group of players with comparable skills and similar ability across all playing positions. There are many aspects taken into consideration such as player experience, ability, fitness, attitude and playing positions.

The players trialling and team selections be selected based on player’s performance at the trials, together with last year’s feedback from 2023 coaches.

Please see – Do I need to attend Grading

Can I play up in a higher age group?

Yes.  A player may request to play in a higher age group, however, the final decision to do so will be made by the Grading Committee and Registrar based on team numbers. On occasions, players may be requested by the Club to play in a higher age group. This will only occur when the required numbers for a team are not reached.

14 & 15 years – trying out for the Top graded teams

If you attend Grading and are not selected in the ‘Top graded teams’ you will not be automatically placed into the 3rd team. You will be placed back into the pool of players in your age group and placed in a team based on previous years’ information and coach feedback

Can I play with my friends?

Juniors (10, 11,12 & 13 years) – No, you cannot request to play with friends. As a result of the grading process, if you and your friends have similar skills and abilities, you may be placed in the same team.

Juniors (14 and 15 years) – No, you cannot request to play with your friends. The ‘Top graded teams’ in each age will be selected as a result of Grading; the remaining teams will be selected for those players who choose not to Grade

NetSetGO, Intermediates and Seniors – Yes.  Make an appropriate note in the “Team Request” field on the online Registration Form.

Can I form my own Team?

Junior Teams (10, 11,12 & 13 years) – No.  Teams will be selected based on Grading and you will be placed in teams with similar skills, abilities and attitudes.

Junior Teams (14 and 15 years) – No. The ‘top graded teams’ will be selected based on Grading. Those who do not attend Grading be placed in teams based on previous years’ information and coaches’ feedback.

NetSetGO, Intermediates and Seniors – Yes.  Make an appropriate note in the “Team Placement” field on the online Registration Form.

What if I am unable to attend Grading

If a player is unable to attend grading please send an email to the club, outlining the reason for the non-attendance and your expectations relating to grading.

For example, outline if you think the player has the ability to play in the top competitive teams in the age group, or if you are happy to be graded into a similar team as last year.