Team Placement - Youth Field Hockey

CRITERIA FOR TEAM PLACEMENT

  • A LEVEL PLACEMENT 
    • Most competitive level of play; generally teams consisting of players with the highest skill set.
  • B LEVEL PLACEMENT 
    •  Teams generally are a combination of experienced and recreational players; the majority of players on a team seek higher skills / play level. 
    • The distribution of teams generally is about ½ recreational players and ½ skilled players. 
  • C LEVEL PLACEMENT 
    • Truly a developmental league; generally, teams consist of players not seeking higher levels of competition.
    • Emphasis is on participation and being part of a team, and learning rather than winning games.
       
  • Based on point differential, any undefeated Team in B or C may be subject to realignment for the playoffs to be voted on by the board. - RULE
     
  • Can not have two C teams without board approval. - RULE
     
  • Can not have two B teams without an A. But can have a B and a C, if the C team meets C criteria. - RULE
     
  • If you have one team, they should be no lower than B. Unless it's a special circumstance. 
  • “How many years have you played’ gathered during the registration process. (recommendation)

Club Player Placement

  • Above 60% players USFHA Club require an A team placement
  • 10% or less can be a C team

Optional

  • The last-place team doesn't make the playoffs (allows for one more weekend of games)