Grading is a hectic time for those involved in
the process. Many hours and much hard work is put in to obtain the optimum result for all
teams and all clubs.
How many grading games are there? Up to six. In the past few seasons, there have been 5-6 grading games to start the
season.
Do grading games count? Yes they do, but ladder points awarded from one-sided grading games are adjusted.
How are the teams graded? There are several stages including: Provisional grading by the Club before the season starts Assessment of results of the grading games by Club representatives,
particularly the Registrars Feedback to the League about recommended changes Final Gradingby the league after the final grading game and all
recommendations are considered.
What if I have concerns about the grading
of my child's team? In the vast majority of cases, the grading procedure works extremely well and by the
end of grading, teams are fairly placed for the season. Further information about grading
can be found by following the link below. If you feel you have a legitimate concern,
please read this information before discussing the matter with your team manager.
