U8: The beginning for most athletes. Practices involve the basic fundamentals in stick work, game play, and sportsmanship. The games are played with a few changes to the standard rules (i.e. no take out checks, no long pole defense sticks). Multiple teams at this level are divided equally.
U10: Practices involve the basic fundamentals in stick work, game play, and sportsmanship. As the team progresses, more advanced techniques and plays are introduced. The games are played with a few changes to the standard rules (i.e. no take out checks, no long pole defense sticks). Multiple teams at this level are divided equally.
U12: Practices involve the basic fundamentals in stick work, game play, and sportsmanship, but quickly move toward more advanced techniques and plays being introduced. The games are played by the standard rules, long pole defense sticks are allowed. Multiple teams at this level are divided into A and B teams.
U14: Practices involve the basic fundamentals in stick work, game play, and sportsmanship, but quickly move toward more advanced techniques and plays being introduced. The games are played by the standard rules, long pole defense sticks are allowed. Multiple teams at this level are divided into A and B teams.