2010 Grading Policy
2010 Grading Policy
The Football Committee of OUFC will appoint a Grading Panel (‘the Panel’) which will be chaired by the Director of Football.
All players must register in their correct age group. No player shall be permitted to play in a higher age group without the approval of the Football Committee and sanction of CCF.
Matters that may fall outside this policy are to be submitted to the Football Committee in written format outlining the individual circumstances for its due consideration.
Small Sided Games
U5’s to U8’s – CCF regulations request that these age groups NOT be graded.
These teams will have a placement day so they can be placed in a team with friends. Please make sure you fill out the ‘friends in football’ form to nominate a friend to play with. (forms will be available at registration).
Non-Competition
U9’s – CCF requires that this age group to be graded on ability and should attend TWO grading days. Players will be graded by the Panel in conjunction with feedback received in reports, where held, from the previous years coach.
The Panel will select 12 provisional players per team, depending on numbers.
Competition
U10’s to U18’s – CCF requires that these age groups be graded on ability and should attend TWO grading days and trial matches. Players will be graded in line with the ‘Grading Criteria and Process’, as set out below, by the Panel in conjunction with feedback in reports, where held, from the previous years coach.
A squad of 14 provisional players will be selected per team, depending on numbers.
The players, parents and coaches will be advised that they may be changed to another team during and/or after trial games have been completed. The selection of the final teams will be made by the Football Committee and posted on the website shortly after the grading process has been finalised.
Grading Criteria and Process
The Grading Panel will take into account:
i) Technical skills of the player;
ii) Potential of the player;
iii) Athleticism; and
iv) Football intelligence.
The Grading Day will comprise of the following activities:
i) Skill sessions; and
ii) A series of games between registered OUFC players, in applicable the age groups.
U18’s, U21’s, All Age, Over 35’s and Premier League – These teams will be graded by the coaching staff of each team in consultation with the Football Committee.
Any changes to the grading process will also be updated on the Club’s website.
Excess players
OUFC will make every effort to accommodate registered players in their respective age groups, however, in the event that a graded age group has excess registered players following the grading process, the excess players will be offered:
i) the opportunity to play in an appropriate team in a higher age group; or
ii) a refund of their registration fees if they choose not to play for OUFC.
In the event we only enough players to fill one team in a particular age group the intention remains to overview and grade the players to ensure the Team is entered into the appropriate ‘divisional grade’.
Announcement of Grading
All registered players will be advised of grading dates at registration. Grading decisions will be announced on the OUFC website as soon as possible following completion of the grading process.
Grievance Process
Registered OUFC players or parents have the right to seek feedback on the reasons for a grading decision that directly affects them. They must contact the Director of Football.
The Director of Football is responsible for providing the reasons for a grading decision to the OUFC Executive Committee.
Where either player or parent is not satisfied with the grading decision, they may refer the matter to the OUFC Executive Committee for resolution. When a grading decision is referred to the OUFC Executive Committee for resolution, the selector and player and/or parent must provide a written statement outlining their reasons.
The Executive Committee is empowered to resolve the grading decision based solely on the written statements of both parties, or it may elect to hold a meeting of the parties to assist in making its final resolution.
The decision of the OUFC Executive Committee is final in the grievance process.
Ourimbah United Football Club Committee 2010