Grading 📋
The first four weeks of all competitions are used for grading. Fixtures are released week to week, and your matchups help determine your skill level.
During grading, you will play teams of a similar skill level to establish your placement within the competition. Grading is only necessary for competitions where there is a likelihood to have two or more divisions.
Grading FAQs
Are results counted in grading games?
Yes. All competition points awarded in grading are transferred into the regular season – every game counts.
However, goals/points for, against, and differential are not transferred, as teams may face opponents far above or below their skill level during grading.
Can we join after grading?
Yes, team entries are still accepted after grading. Teams will be placed in the division that best reflects their skill level, based on your sign-up form and grading results.
If a team misleads La Trobe Sport about their skill level, the team may be moved to the appropriate division, and any earned competition points may be lost.
We do not feel we have been placed in the appropriate division – who do we speak to?
Divisions are finalised after grading. La Trobe Sport generally cannot cater to individual team requests. Adjustments will only be made if deemed necessary by the organisers after grading has concluded.
What are the main factors in determining our grade?
- Results from grading matches
- Previous season performance
- Judgement of ability by La Trobe Sport staff
Why does the ladder not reflect our results after grading?
Only competition points carry over after grading; other statistics such as goals for, goals against, and differential are not transferred.
