U9 & Under Player Movement Guidelines
Important Note:
These guidelines are intended to support proper player placement for developmental purposes. Skill development remains the primary objective at these age levels. Any exceptions to the guidelines below are subject to the discretion of the coaches involved and a majority vote of the Board of Directors
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U9 (8-year-olds)
• Not permitted to try out for U11B.
• Must remain within the U9 program.
• May not affiliate to a U11 roster until after they have moved to full ice game play.
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U8 (7-year-olds)
• May be rostered to a U9 team after a formal evaluation and approval of movement.
• May not affiliate to U9 — roster placement only.
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U7 (5- and 6-year-olds)
• Not permitted to try out for U9.
• Must participate in the U7 program.
• A second-year U7 player may be rostered at a higher level if:
• They are deemed an exceptional player, and
• Further development would not be adequately supported within the U7 program.
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U5 (4 years old and under)
• Not permitted to try out for any other level.
• Must remain in the U5 program.