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

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

Grading is mandatory for all junior players, however if there is not enough numbers the age group may be paper graded.

Grading will be held on Saturday 10 February 2024 at Rockdale Netball Courts on West Botany Street, Rockdale. Times will be specified closer to the date.

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 two teams in her age group, or alternatively if you are happy for her to be graded into a similar team as last year.

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.

Juniors – 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.

NetSetGo & Seniors – Yes, make an appropriate request by sending an email to the club.

Junior teams – No, teams will be selected based on grading and you will be placed in teams with similar skills, abilities, and attitudes.

NetSetGo & Seniors – Yes, make an appropriate request by sending an email to the club.