September 1, 2011 shall be the determining date for the age of the competitor for all districts and national championship events. Eligibility to participate is based first on the age determining date. The grade of the athlete is not a consideration if the athlete meets the age determining date. An athlete who does not meet the age determining date may qualify under the grade exception rule. In the 8U/2nd Grade through the 14U/8th Grade division, each team is allowed a maximum of three grade exception athletes. There is no limit on the number of grade exception athletes in the 15U/9th Grade divisions through the Senior Boys’ division.

15 and Under/9th grade - born on or after - September 1, 1995 Grade Exception: A player who is in the 9th grade and who was born on or after September 1, 1992 can participate in the 15: under/9th grade division. No limit on the number of grade exception athletes.

14 and Under/8th grade- born on or after - September 1, 1996 Grade Exception: A player who is in the 8th grade and who was born on or after September 1, 1993 can participate in the 14: under/8th grade division. Maximum of three grade exception athletes per team.

11/12 and Under/5th and 6th grade - born on or after - September 1, 1997 Grade Exception: A player who is in the 6th grade and who was born on or after September 1, 1995 can participate in the 12: under/6th grade division. Maximum of three grade exception athletes per team.

 10 and Under/4th grade - born on or after - September 1, 2000 Grade Exception: A player who is in the 4th grade and who was born on or after September 1, 1997 can participate in the 10: under/4th grade division. Maximum of three grade exception athletes per team.