Fresh off the back of the try-out process and practice game schedule, the long and involved VJBL grading process is all set to begin.

Some Falcons teams will be playing in pre-grading games this week, which will decide what pool they will be placed in for the first grading phase. Other teams are already locked into their grading pools and will therefor have another practice game on Friday.

Game times and venues are listed in the 'fixtures and results' section of the VJBL website.

Grading is a long journey, dictated in some cases by the VJBL grading map, and for some teams by the regional grading committee. It is a lengthy and thorough process designed to place teams in the appropriate league for the regular season, which begins in March next year.

Good luck to all teams who have pre-grading games this Friday.