Competitive
Age Groups U11 - Opens
These age groups are graded and allocated into a team
according to the results of these grading sessions. Competitive players from 11
years to Cadets do not have the option of selecting their team or to play with
their friends’ groups. Inters and Opens teams can be either graded or
selected in line with relevant policies for those age groups.
AGE
GROUPS
· Under 11s –
turning 11 in 2025 (born 2014)
· Under 12s –
turning 12 in 2025 (born 2013)
· Under 13s –
turning 13 in 2025 (born 2012)
· Cadets –
turning 14 or 15 in 2025 (born 2011 and 2010)
· Inters –
turning 16, 17, 18 or 19 in 2025 (born 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006)
To understand the grading process further details can be in the Grading Policy here.
U10s
Net Set Go
Our Junior Competition runs alongside the Downey Park Winter
Season and is designed for children aged 7, 8, and 9. This non-competitive
program includes Thursday afternoon training sessions. Children in these age
groups can request to play with friends or past teammates, and the NetSetGo
Convenor will make every effort to accommodate these preferences when forming
teams.
Starting in 2025, our Under 10's (while still a part of
the Junior competition) will transition to a process like that of our
competitive teams, moving into a trial-based process.
This change is in response to Downey Park's decision to
continue to grade all Under 10 teams into divisions to ensure players are
matched with others of similar skill levels. This process allows every player
the opportunity to train with peers of comparable ability and enables coaches
to plan sessions more effectively.
The Under 10 trial process will be less formal than the
senior trials and will focus on a fun and relaxed approach. It will involve a
series of warmups and round robin games, allowing selectors and the Net Set Go
Convenor to form balanced teams. Team announcements will be made via email, and
training will be held on Thursdays.
If you have any questions, contact our Net Set Go Convenor,
Kirby Thompson via email at TGNCNetSetGo@gmail.com