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Can a player play up an age group, based on skill level or size of the player ?

April 26, 2017age based group level play Player size skill

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Can a player play up an age group, based on skill level or size of the player ?

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USA Hockey rules permit a player to play up, but players should not generally play up more than one age classification. For example, an 8 year old player may play up one age group, so he / she could play for the 10 and under team, if the coach and the association will allow it to occur. In some cases, based on the skill or size of a player, it may be desirable to utilize this option; in other cases, it may be best for the player to remain in the lower age group, even though the child or his/her parents want them to play up.