| Child starts playing ringette at 5 yrs old |
| 5 yr old | 6 yr old | 7 yr old | 8 yr old | 9 yr old | 10 yr old |
| AS | U10S1 | U10S1 | U10S1/S2 | U10S2/S3 | U12 |
| Child starts playing ringette at 6 yrs old |
| | 6 yr old | 7 yr old | 8 yr old | 9 yr old | 10 yr old |
| | AS | U10S1 | U10S1/S2 | U10S2/S3 | U12 |
| Child starts playing ringette at 7 yrs old |
| | | 7 yr old | 8 yr old | 9 yr old | 10 yr old |
| | | U10S1 | U10S1/S2 | U10S2/S3 | U12 |
| Child starts playing ringette at 8 yrs old |
| | | | 8 yr old | 9 yr old | 10 yr old |
| | | | U10S1 | U10S2/S3 | U12 |
*These age progression models are the first preference. They are a guideline only.
The U10 will be playing the Big Country League (playing against Med Hat, Strathmore, Airdrie, Foothills, Cochrane)
Focus at these ages is on skill development. If an athlete has not mastered the basic skills of the program, then consideration will be given to extra development time in the lower level.
Conversely, if an athlete is ready for further development and challenges, chronological age should not be a hindrance when comparing with physical and athletic development (they may play "up").
The parent is the primary decision maker in which division an athlete should play. Consider the above noted chart, and variances from it should be with justifiable reason on an individual basis. Consultation with your child's coach, or your association's registrar, or player development representative are encouraged if in doubt.
