Age / Grade Requirements
 
SportZ AllStarZ leagues are based on a combination of age and grade.  These age and grade requirements are in place to ensure the safety of our participants, guarantee a “level” playing field, and address participants whose grade may not be reflective of their age (i.e., participants who may have either “repeated” or “skipped” a grade).  Below are the leagues along with the grade and age requirements:
 
League Grade(s) Age Requirement Age Cut-off Date 
 
     
Rookie League
K – 1st  U7 (6 & Under)   September 1st
Apprentice League
2nd – 3rd  U9 (8 & Under)   September 1st
Mid-Junior  League
4th – 5th  U11 (10 & Under) September 1st
Junior League
6th – 7th  U13 (12 & Under) September 1st
Veteran League
7th – 8th  U14 (13 & Under) September 1st
 

Participants are allowed to “play-up”, where appropriate.  For example, an 8 year old,  3rd grade participant (who would normally compete in the Apprentice League) is allowed to compete in the Mid-Junior League with parent / guardian consent.

 

Additionally, a 7 year old 1st grade participant is allowed to compete in the Rookie League as long as they are 6 on September 1st of the current school year.

 
Parents / guardians are responsible for ensuring that their children meet the grade / age requirements for each league.  SportZ AllStarZ reserves the right to request a participant’s birth certificate to ensure eligibility.