Teams line up ready to compete for the uniform and marching trophy.

GHS shooter reaches for the ball in the first of the grading games with Angela Costello ( HSOG 2) in hot persult

Starting the season with a spot of umpiring are Leigh Gibbs and Irene Takao.

Umpire Janet Vette has ordered a toss-up and Tina Rosie (Columbine HSOG Left) looks to have the decision go in her favour against Hinemoa Ruru of Gisborne Motors Ford.

Gisborne Motors Fords Tania Chase is Just a little short of the long arms of Columbine HSOG's Debbie Hewetson. Tina Rosie ( HSOG Right) has every confidence her team-mate will get the ball.

All concentration, the Girls' High Goal Shooter takes time with her shot in the grading game against Whangara Old Girls.