Winter Competition

The Winter Competition is PNA’s biggest competition each year, visit the Rules and Regulations page for the Competition Handbook and other documentation you might need during the season.

PNA conducts a Winter Competition from May to September each year. Season dates are approved by the PNA Executive at the end of the preceding year, announced at the AGM and published in the PNA calendar.

The different competitions run during winter are:

Masters

The Masters Competition is intended for players 35 years and over as at 31st December of that playing year. Grading is carried out according to team ability/ performance.

Open

The Open Competition is intended for players above school age and must be a minimum of fifteenas at 31st December of that playing year. Grading is carried out according to team ability/ performance.

Junior Years 9 – 12

This competition is designed for players in school years 9 – 12. Grading of the competition is primarily based on the strength of the individual team.

Junior Years 7 – 8

This competition is designed for players in school years equivalent to 7 and 8 with some exceptions. The year 7 and 8 divisions are combined and are graded on team ability.

Junior Years 2 – 6

This competition is designed for players in school years 2 – 6 with some exceptions. Grading of this competition is primarily based on school years and then by team ability.