GRADING
Grading dates: Tuesday, 11 and 18 February 2020
Grading is compulsory for all players 11&U to Opens. Players must attend both sessions.
U11, U12 & U13: 5.30-6.45pm, please arrive 15 mins prior to register and warm up
U17- Opens : 7.00-8.30pm, please arrive at 6.30pm to register and warm up
PRE-GRADING TRAINING SESSIONS
We are offering the following training sessions prior to grading. All age groups are welcome.
Tuesday 28th January – HBF Arena Courts 5.30-7.30pm
Sunday 2nd February – Mullaloo Beach 8.30-9.30am arrive 15min prior
Tuesday 4th February – HBF Arena Courts 5.30-7.30pm
Sunday 9th February – Mullaloo Beach 8.30-9.30am arrive 15min prior
In Australia, Netball is a graded sport and as a Development Club, Beaumaris Netball Club policy is to follow this process therefore grading is considered compulsory for all athletes turning 11 years and over with the aim to form teams that have a balanced group of players of similar ability.
Grading allows players of all skill levels to shine in a team of their suited ability, which is proven to build greater self-esteem and self-confidence for the individual. This creates stronger team bonding and development, along with enabling players to try out for positions, that in a team of various skill levels, they may not have been given the opportunity. This will then enable them to be competitive within their division and therefore provide players with an enjoyable season. There are many aspects taken into consideration such as player experience, ability, fitness, attitude and playing positions chosen. Basic skills evaluation will include assessment of skills such as:-
. Footwork/Movement Skills
. Shooting Skills
. Speed & Agility
. Ball Handling / Game Play Skills
. Attacking/Defending Skills
. Sportsmanship & Attitude
Players and parents should be aware that success for a team one year does not ensure they will remain together the following year. Due to the nature of change, new registrations and differing development rates of all players from season to season, player movement in and out of such teams will occur. It should be noted that a netball team requires a balance of height, ability and ball skills as well as shooters, defenders and centre court players. Players shall trial in 2 positions in which they have nominated but may be asked to trial in other positions either to make up a team or because the selectors would like to see how they perform in those positions. Where players are asked to fill other positions during grading, they will still have an opportunity to play in each of their nominated positions during the selection process. For a number of reasons it may not be necessary for all players to play an identical number of quarters during the grading session.
Grading is considered compulsory; therefore, any player unable to attend all of their grading sessions (without prior notification) cannot be guaranteed to be placed in a team that best suits their playing ability. If you have a problem with attending any or all of your grading dates, PLEASE contact our Development Officer, Andrew Bowness by email development@beaumarisnetballclub.com.au or Club President, Alison Clark by email president@beaumarisnetballclub.com.au prior to grading days.
Beaumaris Netball Club aims to ensure that team grading is conducted fairly and effectively. Players and parents are urged to be objective and reasonable in their expectations and to encourage their children to be happy in their sport whichever team they are ultimately placed in. If for some reason you feel strongly about the final outcome, the committee will only accept any complaint/query in writing within 5 days of notification of team placement via email to the Development Officer, Andrew Bowness at development@beaumarisnetballclub.com.au
