Players · Grading
Grading information
Grading for 2027 starts with Division 1 pre-selection trials for U9 to U16 in November. General grading dates will be published when confirmed.
2027 teams · U9 to U16
Division 1 pre-selection
Sunday 22 & Sunday 29 November 2026
Limited places left. Sign up to secure your spot.
Why do we grade?
The goal
To place players in a team that reflects their current ability. This keeps teams balanced and competing against clubs of a similar standard, making the game more enjoyable for everyone.
U9
Individual grading is optional for players seeking a Division 1 team. All U9 players still attend grading days for team assessment.
U10 and above
Attendance and individual grading are compulsory.
Not graded?
Players who are not graded will generally be allocated to a team at the sole discretion of the grading committee.
Note: U9–U12 are key development years before moving onto full-field competition. Teams and friendships naturally evolve during this time.
Playing with friends
We know young footballers often want to play with close friends. We do place secondary weighting on friends wishing to play together, provided they are of a similar standard.
To play with a friend
- Parents of both players must reflect this desire.
- Nominate the friend(s) clearly at the point of registration.
- While we cannot guarantee placement, it is feasible they may be retained in the same team if their grading results are comparable.
Past season
Previous schedules are kept here for reference.
2026 grading schedule
Completed sessions: Sunday 1 February and Sunday 15 February 2026.
Location: Millers Reserve, Manly Vale.
These dates and times apply to the completed 2026 season only.
| Time | Age groups |
|---|---|
| 9 am to 10 am | U9 and W9 |
| 10.30 am to 11.30 am | U10 and W10 |
| 12 pm to 1 pm | U11 and W11 |
| 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm | U12 and W12 |
| 3 pm to 4 pm | U13 and W13 |
| 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm | U14–U16 and W14–W16 |
Questions about your player?
Your age-group coordinator can help with grading and team enquiries.