November Grading Trials
For ALL Development Players (except U6/7)
Every November LFC holds Grading Trials for selection into teams for the next Winter Season.
All new and existing players are welcome to attend
Super League (SL) + Dev teams
Diamond League (DL) + Dev teams
SAP League (Skills Acquisition Phase) + Dev teams
Mens PREMS (PL + PLR) | Womens PREMS (A + B) | Mens Div 2 (1sts + Res)
NB: Dev Team Grading Trials were previously held in February for younger age groups.
THIS HAS CHANGED - ALL TRIALS ARE HELD IN NOVEMBER!
What are Development Leagues?
Development Leagues (SL | DL | SAP) are for players who want to improve their skills and play at the top level of community football.
LFC also offers a comprehensive Development Squad (B/C Teams) program, supporting those players aiming to improve their skills and push for SAP, DL & SL team selection the following year. Selections for Dev teams for U8-U18 and G8-G18 are now also done in November, there will be NO February Grading days. So we encourage all keen players to come along and try out.
All Players selected in SL | DL | SAP & Dev Teams will join our Development program which involves twice weekly training and a different level of expectations on players regarding attendance, and attitude at training and on game days. Before you come to the Trials, please make sure you read and understand our Player Offers Policy.
Please note: There are additional costs associated with this program of Player Development which supports top-level coaching from our professional team.
If you have more questions about the Development Program, please use the links to read more detailed information about each league, including access last year’s Parent Briefing Document.
More Info
SL SIGN UP LINKS
NB: G16 Now Starts @ 12:00
DL SIGN UP LINKS
SAP SIGN UP LINKS
Please use the above LINKS for direct access to your age group.
Select the player's Age Group for next season to view the Trial dates and details
Click Sign Up for Event.
Fill in the PLAYERS details (can be done manually, or, if you have registered with LFC before, use your child’s FFA number for QUICK CHECK-IN and your details will be pre-populated)
Select the session(s) you will be attending. NOTE: Players are expected to attend both sessions. If you are unable to attend one or both sessions, please uncheck the relevant box and be sure to advise your Age Coordinator so they can communicate the details to the Coaching Team.
Answer the appropriate questions.
SAVE by clicking Sign-Up at the bottom right.
How to Sign Up for Grading Trials
You will receive a confirmation email.
All correspondence re the Grading Trials and selection in teams, will be communicated to the Primary Email address you submitted in the form.
TIP: if using the FFA ID automated form fill-in, please ensure the Primary email address, is your current one.
How to Check My Name is on the Team Grader List
Log into Team Grader.
Select Trials and other Football Events
Select Trial 1 or Trial 2 in the age group the player signed up for
View the registration - NB players are listed in alphabetical order of First Name.
Players who prefer to join a Community team do not need to attend these November trials.
They are, however, invited to register to play and please attend Welcome to Football events in Jan/Feb.
Players who play up an Age Group and cannot sign up.
Please get in touch with your Age Coordinator - they will be able to advise if playing up an Age Group is the best option - LFC does not recommend this unless there are exceptional circumstances. Your AC will be able to manually add the player name to the list - please provide them your FFA Id to speed up the process.
Please DO NOT falsify your child’s Date of Birth to manipulate the system - speak to your Age Coordinator.
When are Players Notified if they have been Selected?
Shortly after the completion of the trials, letters of Offer will be emailed out to the primary email address you entered into Team Grader.
The selected junior players/parents will be invited to an information session to be held at the club which will detail expected commitment and costs and provide the opportunity to meet the coaching team, purchase uniforms and have all your questions answered.
Session 1 Juniors: 3.30pm Saturday 9th Dec 2023
DL G12-G18 + Dev
SL U13-U18 + Dev
Session 2 MiniRoos: 5pm Saturday 9th Dec 2023
SAP U8-U11 + Dev
Girls Dev G8-G11
Players need to confirm their acceptance and pay the deposit by the December due date to secure their position in the team.
For ALL DL G12+ and SL U13+ decisions need to be made very quickly to ensure we secure our team places in the competition Cups Bathurst (late January) and Proctor (early February).
If you would like to read the details from the past season, you will find that information on our Player Development Pages or by using the specific links to each of those leagues above.
Any queries please get in touch with your Age Coordinator
We can’t wait to get back out on the park with you!
The LFC Coaching Team
FAQs
When will the Trials be Held?
Please see the above schedule or check out the information in Team Grader for our Development Player Grading Trials - they are held in November every year - dates are confirmed once we have been granted field access which is usually by mid-October.
Who should attend?
All interested players who wish to try out for SL | DL | SAP and the Dev teams or our Mens and Womens PREMS and Div 2 teams are encouraged to come along and try out.
Note: all new and existing players are expected to attend both Grading Trial Dates. You must Sign Up to attend both session times in Team Grader.
How much does it cost to attend?
Trialling for LFC is FREE! There is no cost involved and no commitment required until places on the team are offered a few weeks after all trials have been completed. You will then need to pay a deposit to secure your place in the team before Christmas. Details will be provided at the Parent Briefing in December.
Player Requirements?
You must sign up for each session (Trials 1 & 2) by using the direct Age Group links. This will take you to the Team Grader registration program. If you haven’t used this system before please see the above instructions for a detailed explanation.
Please read the Player Offers Policy BEFORE you try out for this program.
Please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time of your trial to sign in with your Age Coordinator and allow speedy changeover between sessions.
What if I cannot make the Trials - can I still be selected?
If a player cannot make one or both trial sessions please get in touch with your Age Coordinator to advise them of your personal circumstance. They will communicate the details to the coaching team.
For more information on LFC’s Grading and Selection Policy click here.
Players who play up an Age Group and cannot sign up.
Please get in touch with your Age Coordinator - they will be able to advise if playing up an Age Group is the best option - LFC does not recommend this unless there are exceptional circumstances. Your AC will be able to manually add the player name to the list - please provide them your FFA Id to speed up the process.
Please DO NOT falsify your child’s Date of Birth to manipulate the system - speak to your Age Coordinator.
How can I check my name is on the Trial List?
Log into Team Grader.
Select Trials and other Football Events
Select Trial 1 or Trial 2 in the age group the player signed up for
View the registration - NB players are listed in alphabetical order of First Name.