Grade & Age Eligibility
A player may qualify under the age exception rule if they have been advanced in grade
due to academic excellence or parental preference. The following guide determines all
eligible ages at grade levels.
9U/3rd Grade
An athlete who is in the 3rd grade as of October 1, 2023 and who is no older than 10 on
or before August 31, 2024, is eligible to compete in the 9U/3rd Grade division.
10U/4th Grade
An athlete who is in the 4th grade as of October 1, 2023 and who is no older than 11 on
or before August 31, 2024, is eligible to compete in the 10U/4th Grade division.
11U/5th Grade
An athlete who is in the 5th grade as of October 1, 2023 and who is no older than 12 on
or before August 31, 2024, is eligible to compete in the 11U/5th Grade division.
12U/6th Grade
An athlete who is in the 6th grade as of October 1, 2023 and who is no older than 13 on
or before August 31, 2024, is eligible to compete in the 12U/6th Grade division.
13U/7th Grade
An athlete who is in the 7th grade as of October 1, 2023 and who is no older than 14 on
or before August 31, 2024, is eligible to compete in the 13U/7th Grade division.
14U/8th Grade
An athlete who is in the 8th grade as of October 1, 2023 and who is no older than 15 on
or before August 31, 2024, is eligible to compete in the 14U/8th Grade division.