Player Grading

Grading Levels

Grades	Name	Explanation
5	Beginners	Not ready for a team yet. Focus on skills and confidence at training.
4	Learners & Friends	Ready for Learners and Friends leagues.
3	Mixed Social	Ready for local mixed social leagues.
2	Lower-Grade Men’s/Women’s & Mixed Competitive	Ready for competitive but lower-grade men’s or women’s leagues, or mixed competitive leagues.
1	Competitive Men’s/Women’s	Ready for higher-grade competitive men’s or women’s leagues.

Grading Process

• One assessor from the relevant program – An experienced club member runs the grading.

• When – At the start of a season or anytime a player requests it within reason.

• How – Short assessment during drills or a game, looking at:

  • Ball handling

  • Shooting

  • Defence

  • Game awareness

• Outcome – Player is placed in the level that best suits their current skills.

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What Does a Grade Mean to a Player?

Your grade helps you get the most out of the club by:

• Training - Telling you which training sessions are best suited to your skill level.

• Teams - Guiding which teams you should join.

• Subbing - Letting you know which teams might ask you to fill in when they need players.

• Progression - A grade way to recognise our players as they get better at the game they love