I really wish we would all follow the USA Lacrosse age guidelines. But it has to start with the clubs - because the clubs control the tournaments.
The following age groupings are determined as of the August 31 st preceding competition . NOTE: Age group references used in this section are in common usage but should not be understood literally. The U15 (read: “Under 15”) grouping means that, if a player is 14 years old on the cutoff date, he may participate in U15 competition as a 15 - year old. U15: All players must be 14 years old or younger on the August 31 st preceding competition. It is recommended that when multiple teams exist wi thin a program, the program should consider physical size, skill, and maturity when organizing teams. U13: All players must be 12 years old or younger on the August 31 st preceding competition. It is recommended that when multiple teams exist within a pr ogram, the program should consider physical size, skill, and maturity when organizing teams. U11: All players must be 10 years old or younger on the August 31 st preceding competition. It is recommended that when multiple teams exist within a program, th e program should consider physical size, skill, and maturity when organizing teams. U9: All players must be 8 years old or younger on the August 31 st preceding competition. It is recommended that when multiple teams exist within a program, teams shoul d consider physical size, skill, and maturity.
