Freshman League
Freshman Leagues
Freshman Rules
Starter Level
The Freshman League in Criclay - The Hundred Balls is designed as a starter level for new and developing players to get structured match experience while keeping competition balanced and fun.
Leagues Levels & Players Structure
Freshman League - Starter Level
- Pro - Not Allowed
- Platinum - Not Allowed
- Diamond - Not Allowed
- Gold - Max 1
- Silver - Max 4
- Bronze - At least 2 - No Limit
- Emerging - At least 2 - No Limit
Anonymous players can participate in any league until they are categorized.
| Player Categories | Category Playing Criteria |
|---|---|
| Pro | Can play Upto 1 in Pro, Not Allowed in Freshman / Beginner / Rookie / Amateur |
| Platinum | Can play Upto 2 in Pro, Upto 1 in Amateur, Not Allowed in Freshman / Beginner / Rookie |
| Diamond | Can play Upto 3 in Pro, Upto 3 in Amateur, Only 1 in Rookie, Not Allowed in Freshman / Beginner |
| Gold | Can play Upto 4 in Pro & Amateur, 3 in Rookie, Upto 2 in Beginner and Upto 2 in Freshman |
| Silver | No Restriction in Pro. Can play Upto 4 in Freshman, Upto 5 in Beginner & Rookie, At least 2 in Amateur |
| Bronze | No Restriction in Pro & Amateur. At least 3 in Freshman, At least 2 in Beginner, At least 1 in Rookie |
| Emerging | No Restriction in Pro, Amateur & Rookie. At least 1 in Beginner, At least 2 in Freshman |
| Anonymous | Players marked as Anonymous are those who have not undergone screening. |
In case a particular category player falls short for any team in the respective league, teams can play any junior category player in his place.
The Hundred Balls Leagues Levels & Structure:
Freshman (Starter Level):The foundational level focused on onboarding and structured learning with balanced competition.
This structure allows for a gradual progression from freshman to pro, providing a clear pathway for players to develop their skills and improve their competitiveness.
Player Categories and Replacement Criteria for Squad Management
Teams may adjust player categories in their squad based on the following criteria:
- If a team cannot meet the required number of higher-category players, they are permitted to include an additional player from a lower category.
- To include an extra player from a higher category, a team must forgo two players from lower categories in place of the one higher category player.
The following guidelines apply for player replacements based on the category compromises made:
- Sacrificing 2 Platinum Players allows for the inclusion of 1 Pro Player.
- Sacrificing 2 Diamond Players allows for the inclusion of 1 Platinum Player.
- Sacrificing 2 Gold Players allows for the inclusion of 1 Diamond Player.
- Sacrificing 2 Silver Players allows for the inclusion of 1 Gold Player.
- Sacrificing 2 Bronze Players allows for the inclusion of 1 Silver Player.
- Sacrificing 2 Emerging Players allows for the inclusion of 1 Bronze Player.
These adjustments are NOT ALLOWED in FRESHMAN LEAGUE!
- By sacrificing 1 Pro Player, a team can include either:
- 1 additional Platinum Player, or
- 2 additional Diamond Players.
- By sacrificing 1 Platinum Player, a team can include either:
- 1 additional Diamond Player, or
- 2 additional Gold Players.
- By sacrificing 1 Diamond Player, a team can include either:
- 1 additional Gold Player, or
- 2 additional Silver Players.
- By sacrificing 1 Gold Player, a team can include either:
- 1 additional Silver Player, or
- 2 additional Bronze Players.
- By sacrificing 1 Silver Player, a team can include either:
- 1 additional Bronze Player, or
- 2 additional Emerging Players.