2023 Grading Dates BOYS TEAMS

  • Session 1: Sunday, 05 February 2023
Age Group Grading Time
8s 7.45 – 8.45am
9s 9.00 – 10:00am
10s 10.15 – 11.15am
11s 7.45 – 8.45am
12s 9.00 – 10:00am
13s 10.15 – 11.15am
14s, 15s & 16s 10.15 – 11.15am
  • Session 2: Sunday, 12 February 2023
Age Group Grading Time
8s 7.45 – 8.45am
9s 9.10 – 10:10am
10s 10.30 – 11.30am
11s 7.45 – 8.45am
12s 9.10 – 10.10am
13s, 14s, 15s, 16s, Goalkeepers 10.30 – 11.30am
  • Session 3: Sunday, 19 February 2023
Age Group Grading Time
8s 8.00 – 9.00am
9s 9.15 – 10.15am
10s 10.30 – 11.30am
11s 11.45am – 12.45pm
12s 1.30 – 2.30pm
13s 2.45 – 3.45pm
14s, 15s & 16s 4.00 – 5.00pm

2023 Grading Dates ALL GIRLS TEAMS

Girls U8, U10, U12, U13, U14, U16, U17

  • Session 1 Wednesday, 15 February, 2023
  • Session 2 Wednesday, 22 February, 2023
  • Session 3 Wednesday, 01 March 2023

PITCH: EAST 5. 5.30 – 6.30pm

Important Points:

Registration

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

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.

Junior girls players in mixed teams

Junior girls players wishing to play in a mixed league should attend their respective grading session. It should be noted that girls players may choose to play one year down to their usual age group in a mixed league.

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 27 Feb 2023* (TBC). Some teams may commence earlier on consultation with the Technical Coaching Team.
  • The Grading Policy applies during the grading and team allocation process