Grading Schedule

2020 Grading Dates (8s – 14s Mixed Teams)

Grading has been scheduled for the following dates. Refer to the table below for your specific times.

• Sunday, 09 February 2020
• Sunday, 16 February 2020
• Sunday 23 February 2020

Important Points:

Registration

• Players must be registered with the Club before they can attend grading
• No player will be allocated to a team unless they are registered

15s, 16s and 18s Junior Teams

• Team allocation will take place during pre-season training which will commence on Wednesday 12 Feb, 6.30 – 8.00pm.
• Training will continue each Monday (5.30-7pm) and Wednesday, 6.30 – 8.00pm.

5s-7s Players

There is no grading for 5s-7s players. Players will be organised into teams of 5 or 6 by the Age Group Coordinator.

Female Players

• Female players registered to play in an all girls team do not need to attend grading.
• Only those players registered to play in a mixed team should attend that grading session.
• Training for all girls teams will be communicated shortly.

Goalkeepers

Prospective goal keepers should make their intentions known to the Age Coordinator upon arrival at grading. Unless advised otherwise, goal keepers are expected to attend each grading session and undertake the same skills and drills as on-field players.

Grading Points

• Players are expected to attend every grading session for their age group. If you cannot attend a session, you must advise your Age Group Coordinator at least two days prior to grading.
• Shin guards are mandatory for all players.
• Players should bring plenty of water
• Players to arrive 20 mins before session start and check off attendance with Age Group Coordinator
• Players selected for an Academy Team will be required to pay an additional coaching fee to the Registrar upon acceptance of their position.
• Parents and spectators, please remain a respectful distance from the playing pitches to enable the coaching staff to assess and allow your child to enjoy the sessions.
• The grading schedule is subject to change due to weather, council pitch restrictions and other matters beyond our control. Coaching staff will monitor the weather forecast and adjust times and days as necessary in the best interests of players. Registered players will be notified by email accordingly.
• Training will commence week commencing 02 Mar 2020. Some teams may commence earlier on consultation with the Technical Coaching Team.
• The Grading Policy applies during the grading and team allocation process

Grading Schedule for 2020