GAMES
Grading
Junior Fixtures are played on Saturdays at the Fishermans Road, Multisports Complex
Club grading
21 February 2026
SCNA grading
14 and 21 March 2026
OVERVIEW
The grading process
This year we have two external graders and two internal club graders; the two internal club graders do not have children playing in divisional teams.
All divisional players and Net Set Go White players to attend the grading day on the 21st February.
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Players list two positions they’d like to trial for on their registration form.
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On grading day a number of short games are played to allow everyone to have their two turns. It is a very busy day for our graders so we ask players to stay in the vicinity of the netball courts (in the shade), gather promptly when asked and listen carefully for their name to be called.
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Players will be assessed for their requested position/s but may also be asked to play in other positions. Sometimes graders see potential in a player in another position and sometimes a gap needs to be filled due to absence.
Sometimes graders can quickly identify the skills of a player in a particular position and may swap out the player for someone else to trial. This doesn't mean they've not been given an equal opportunity; it means their skills have been recognised, and it means we can look at the next person on the list, especially if there are a number of players trialling for the same position.
ON THE DAY
What to expect
Parents
We ask that parents be prompt at arrival and pick-up times.
We prefer parents to be well away from the grading area, as this can make the girls nervous and less likely to trial well.
Parents please refrain from talking to the graders. There will be desk area set up with officials in attendance, all parents will be directed to them if you have any concerns about your child's grading etc.
These officials will be the only persons allowed to approach the Graders with any relevant concerns.
Arrival time
Players need to be at the courts at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the session. This is to allow time to sign in, have a number written on their legs and arm, so the graders can easily identify them on court and to warm up.
Players need to bring plenty of water and to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for strenuous physical activity (no short denim shorts to be worn).
GRADING
Positions and team selection
Players are graded into teams as Shooters (GS, GA, WA), Midcourt (WA, C, WD) and Defenders (WD, GD, GK), typically 3 of each per team.
While every effort is made to give players time in their requested position sometimes this can be impossible.
As mentioned above, because of the number of girls wanting to trial in the same position. Players will always be given an opportunity to trial in the nearest position if we are unable to meet the original request (that is, if lots of players want to trial in GA some may have a turn in GS).
Tentative teams will be run as squads at Club training sessions, where we can move them up or down accordingly till we are satisfied we have them in their correct teams, before announcing them.
NB : Please do not contact the Club or Grading Convenor prior to this to see what team you are in.
We ask you to trust the process, trust the graders and speak confidently with your child on the amazing year they will have.
GRADING
Disputes
Mooloolaba Reds Netball Club recognises that players and parents/guardians of players disagree at times with the grading decisions made.
If a family member consider that their child has been unfairly treated in the grading process they must submit their concern in writing to the complaints officer at feedback@mooloolabareds.com.
Members of the grading Committee will reconvene to consider the complaint and will advise the family of their decision. If the player or parent/guardian of the player is still of the view that the grading process is not fair, then the matter will be referred to the Executive Committee to be dealt with at its next meeting and to be resolved as it sees fit.
Mooloolaba Reds Netball Club is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all volunteers including our Grading Convener, Committee Members, Grading Assessors and Coaches.
Any form of abuse or harassment of volunteers as a result of disputed grading decisions will not be tolerated.