Grading

Grading 2025

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 take the court for grading (for insurance purposes), at least 30% of fees must have been paid.


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.

 

GRADING TIMES - 2025

Grading dates and times to be confirmed.   

 

 

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