PAGS Divisional Placement Policies

The overarching concept is to provide the appropriate level of competition for all teams, while recognizing that limitations should be placed on travel time for the U9-U12 age groups.

    1.  Teams will request a level of play on their application for the PAGS season.

2.  The top division(s) in the U9-U13 age groups will be assigned based upon competitive level.  The minimum number of     divisions to be so assigned are:  U9 -1; U10-2; U11-3, U12-4.  If more teams qualify for the top division(s) in an age group then enough divisions to accommodate these teams will be assigned based upon competitive level.

3.  A check box has been added to the PAGS application requiring U9-U12 teams to select Yes or No to the following statement:  “I am willing to travel in order to play the most competitive games.  If you do not select Yes you will most likely NOT be placed in the most competitive division(s) for your age group”.  Teams will not be able to submit their application without selecting Yes or No.

4.  All teams from outlying areas will be placed in the most competitive division(s) in their age group, consistent with the PAGS Divisional Placement Guidelines.  If a team from an outlying area does not qualify for the most competitive division(s) in their age group, PAGS reserves the right to not accept their application.

5.  The remaining divisions in the U9-U12 age groups will be placed using a combination of competitive level and geography.  Every attempt will be made to limit travel time for any game to 75 minutes. 

6.  All U13-U19 divisions will be placed based upon competitive level.