- Apr 28, 2017
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I'd break down
Tiny-3-6 (preschool/K)
Mini 5-9 (K-4)
Youth 7-12 (3-6)
Junior 10-15 (5-9)
Senior 13-19 (currently enrolled in high school) (8-12)
Open-16+ (High school graduate)
That means most athletes have two age groups they are qualified for (except for preschoolers) and gives some flexibility, and also accommodates different grade structures, since some areas have junior high vs middle vs intermediate. I'm splitting senior/open based on grade level more than age because of scheduling and maturity-a 17 yr old college student has a very different life than a 19 yr old high school student.
Tiny-3-6 (preschool/K)
Mini 5-9 (K-4)
Youth 7-12 (3-6)
Junior 10-15 (5-9)
Senior 13-19 (currently enrolled in high school) (8-12)
Open-16+ (High school graduate)
That means most athletes have two age groups they are qualified for (except for preschoolers) and gives some flexibility, and also accommodates different grade structures, since some areas have junior high vs middle vs intermediate. I'm splitting senior/open based on grade level more than age because of scheduling and maturity-a 17 yr old college student has a very different life than a 19 yr old high school student.