Grades

One of our defining goals is Guaranteed Participation. As with all our grades, the development of the player and enjoyment of the game are seen as more important than the result. All players should get the opportunity to bat, bowl and as wicketkeeper. We ask that coaches give all of the kids the opportunity to succeed equally throughout the season.

Grade Summaries

CJCA Mixed Grade Summary as at 1st August 2026

CJCA Girls Grade Summary as at 1st August 2026

Finishing orders from 2025/26

CJCA Finishing orders Year 3 to 7 202526 Season

NEW CHANGES FOR 2025/26

Directive regarding the use of the POD SYSTEM

CJCA Pod System Directive August 2026 v2

POD system explained – Grace Period Cricket- August 2026

There are a significant number of changes – below are a summary and also INFOGRAPHICS related to the changes

Grade and Playing Conditions changes 202627 season

Fielding restriction changes – August 2026

No Balls and Wides not counting as Balls faced- August 2026

Grace Period Changes August 2026

Retirement Level changes – August 2026

Retired Batters and Additional Batters – August 2026

Please note in all grades with TEES players may hit EITHER BALL –

please ensure all Fielders are aware of this as all Fielders are now possibly able to be active fielders of the ball.

Teams should IDEALLY be coached to back-up and get the ball back into the hands of the BOWLER or WICKET KEEPER to prepare for older grades.

Kiwi

In KIWI GRADE NO BYES or OVERTHROWS can be taken.

Teams should IDEALLY be coached to back-up and get the ball back into the hands of the BOWLER or WICKET KEEPER to prepare for older grades.

ONLY PLASTIC GEAR SHOULD BE USED IN KIWI GRADE.

Kiwi ONLY Grade conditions as at 1st June 2026

Dual Inning Scoresheets (2 pages)

Kiwi, Year 3 & 4 Scoresheet

Year 3

In Year 3 and 4 a MAXIMUM of ONE BYE or OVERTHROW can be taken.

Teams should be coached to back-up and get the ball back into the hands of the BOWLER or WICKET KEEPER to prevent addtional Runs

At Year 3 or 4, plastic gear can be used by those new to cricket or with different abilities, but coaches must ensure that plastic gear is NOT being used by competent batters to gain an advantage.

Kiwi Year 3-4 & Mini Mags Grade conditions as at 26th September 2025

Dual Inning Scoresheets (2 pages)

Kiwi, Year 3 & 4 Scoresheet

Year 4

In Year 3 and 4 a MAXIMUM of ONE BYE or OVERTHROW can be taken.

Teams should be coached to back-up and get the ball back into the hands of the BOWLER or WICKET KEEPER to prevent additional Runs

Kiwi Year 3-4 & Mini Mags Grade conditions as at 26th September 2025

Dual Inning Scoresheets (2 pages)

Kiwi, Year 3 & 4 Scoresheet

Year 5 & 6 ‘Super 8s’

Year 5 Hardball Super 8 Incrediball Grade and Girls Section 4 as at 7th August 2026
Year 5/6 Hardball & Super 8s & Girls Division Four Scoresheet

Year 5 Hardball

Year 5 Hardball Super 8 Incrediball Grade and Girls Section 4 as at 7th August 2026
Year 5/6 Hardball & Super 8s & Girls Division Four Scoresheet

Year 6 – Pre-Christmas

Year 6 is split into two HALF SEASONS

Pre-Christmas Year 6 plays Pairs Cricket on 16m pitches

Year 6 Hardball Grade – PRE Christmas as at 26th September 2025

Scoresheet Year 6 as at 12th October 2024

Year 6 – Post-Christmas

Year 6 moves to a 20/20 variation after Christmas with a “Grace Period” and a move to 18m pitches

Year 6 Hardball Grade – POST Christmas as at 6th August 2026

Year 6 after Christmas

Year 7

Please note Year 7 and 8 Morning grades are now 27 6 ball maximum overs due to time overruns impacting following matches

Year 7 8 Morning Hardball Grade as at 6th August 2026

Year 7 & 8 Morning June 2026

Year 7 – Premier

12.30pm Afternoon Grade

Year 7 8 Premier Grade as at 6th August 2026

Year 7 & 8 Premier June 2026

Year 8

Please note Year 7 and 8 Morning grades are now 27 6 ball maximum overs due to time overruns impacting following matches

Year 7 8 Morning Hardball Grade as at 6th August 2026

Year 7 & 8 Morning June 2026

Year 8 – Premier

12.30pm Afternoon Grade

Year 7 8 Premier Grade as at 6th August 2026

Year 7 & 8 Premier June 2026

Year 6 7 8 20/20 Grade rules

These grade conditions are to be used for Year 6/7 and 8 Grades should the round be played with a 4.30pm start.

These are the same playing conditions that year 6 grades will play all the time after Christmas as they transition away from “Pairs Cricket” and move towards “consequence cricket”

Existing 30 over score sheets can be used and reduced Balls faced and overs bowled limits taken into account.

Grade Conditions to be used for any 20/20 matches

Girls Division FIVE – Mini Mags

Mini Mags was launched in the 2023/24 season to provide a Girls only grade at a younger age.

Please note in all grades with TEES players may hit EITHER BALL – please ensure all Fielders are aware of this as all Fielders are now possibly able to active fielders of the ball.

In Year 3 and 4 a MAXIMUM of ONE BYE or OVERTHROW can be taken.

Teams should be coached to back-up and get the ball back into the hands of the BOWLER or WICKET KEEPER to prevent addtional Runs

Kiwi Year 3-4 & Mini Mags Grade conditions as at 26th September 2025
Girls Division Five – Mini Mags Grade Conditions

Girls Division Five – Mini Mags Scoresheet