Grading Details for Players Turning 10 to 17 in 2023

Please be advised that grading is compulsory for all players born in 2006 to 2013.

➡️ Drop & go session
➡️ Parents to assist players to check in at the gate
➡️ Sessions will last 1.5 – 2 hours (includes check in & warm up)

📌 See attachments for details on age groups, times, location & what to wear!

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO PARKING/ DROP OFF ⚠️
There is a monster truck event in the Main Arena on this date. Please follow the directions of car park staff when onsite and park in Bus Parking. If you’re asked for payment, please advise staff that you’re attending the Sports Centre NOT the Main Arena. Entry and exit will be from the rear of the Sports Centre. The car park will be extremely busy on this day so please allow extra time for drop off/ parking.

What to Expect at Grading

Our grading days involve two Sunday sessions per age group, for players turning 10 to 17 years in that year (i.e. 2023). The players get the opportunity to try out in two positions and are observed by our Grading Committee, which includes three internal (SHNC) and one external grader. The Grading Committee will take extensive notes on each player, focused on basic netball skills and aligned to our Grading Policy. Our Grading Committee uses these notes to create teams of players with similar skill sets, to ensure there is player and team development throughout the season.

The sessions start with a warmup and then players are allocated positions, based on those nominated via their online registration in Netball Connect. There will only be 14 players on the court at any given time and all players will receive an equal amount of court time. The players will have the opportunity to rest in between games.

These sessions can be quite fast paced and, for our younger and new to netball players, it can be a bit overwhelming. These sessions are also “closed”, which means we do not allow parents/ spectators in the facility to watch grading. We will have a lot of amazing Committee Members and volunteers on the day to help and we are confident it will be a great experience for all. However, if you think your child might need some extra support, please let us know: coachingcoordinatorshnc@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing everyone! 💚❤️

Location

1 Melaleuca Dr, Boondall QLD 4034, Australia