Senior Touch 2026/27 – Grade Guide

Not sure which grade is right for your team? Use the guide below when registering.

Men’s A Grade
Our highest-level Men’s grade. Best suited to experienced, competitive teams looking for a strong standard of Touch.

Men’s B Grade
For Men’s teams wanting competitive games at a slightly more relaxed level than A Grade. Suitable for developing or intermediate teams.

Mixed Open A Grade
Our highest-level Mixed grade. Best suited to experienced Mixed teams wanting fast, competitive Touch.

Mixed Open B Grade
For Mixed teams who still want a competitive game but may not be suited to the top Open division.

Mixed Social A Grade
For social teams who enjoy a good standard of Touch and some healthy competition, while still keeping the focus on enjoyment.

Mixed Social B Grade
A more relaxed social grade for teams wanting enjoyable games without the higher level of competition found in the Open or Social A grades.

Mixed Super Social A Grade
For teams whose main focus is fun and participation. Ideal for casual players, workplace teams, family/friend groups or teams with limited Touch experience.

Mixed Super Social B Grade/Whanau Grade
Our most relaxed grade. Best suited to beginners, very casual teams and those looking for a fun, low-pressure game of Touch.

Grading

Please select the grade that you feel best reflects your team’s overall playing ability and experience.

Grades may be adjusted once registrations have closed to help create the most balanced and enjoyable competition possible.

Grades - It is 100% at the organisers discretion WHAT grades teams are put into. Dependant on the teams numbers, the organiser my expand or merge grades. At all times these decisions will be made to make games MEANINGFUL and competitive for the teams involved. 

Mutual Consent - by Mutual consent of both teams captains, the referee may allow variations to the mixed playing rules and player compostion - i.e. 2 females on the park instead of 3 for instance.

Womens in Mens Grade - We allow Women to play in the mens grade, but those chosing to do so cannot expect preferential treatment.

Boys under the age of 12 - Can play as "Women" in mixed competitions.

Children in the Senior Comp - Children must be competent ball players and once again cannot expect preferential treatment from adults who have paid to enter a senior grade.