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12U
Age/Grade Range: 11–12 years old (grades 5–7)
Practice Focus:
• Foundational skills development
• Basic team systems
• Fun, age-appropriate conditioning
Competition Level: Introductory / competitive – local games and small tournaments
Expected Commitment:
• 1–2 skills sessions per month
• Occasional on-ice team practices
• Weekend games
Additional Notes: Focus on skill building, teamwork, and introducing game concepts
JV
Age/Grade Range: 13–14 years old (grades 8–11)
Practice Focus:
• Monthly skills lab for game prep
• On-ice practice once a month to work on team systems
• Leadership and conditioning basics
Competition Level: Competitive – frequent games and tournaments
Expected Commitment:
• 1 skills lab per month
• 1 on-ice practice per month
• Frequent weekend games
Additional Notes: Players can be called up to the Varsity team
Varsity
Age/Grade Range: 14–18 years old (grades 8–12)
Practice Focus:
• Monthly lab session for advanced strategy and conditioning
• On-ice practice once per month for team systems
• Game preparation and leadership
Competition Level: High school league play – frequent games and tournaments
Expected Commitment:
• 1 skills lab per month
• 1 on-ice practice per month
• Frequent games and regional travel
Additional Notes: Focus on advanced strategy, leadership, and high-level competition
Additional Notes: Players can be move down to the JV team