Choosing your player’s graduation year

Read the program’s grade reference

Check the school year and grade basis printed with that specific program. A menu labelled “Current grade” uses the stated school year. A dated schedule may use an earlier school year, so read its label before choosing a grade.

For a future fall program, “rising” or “entering” means the grade your player expects to start that fall, rather than the grade from the school year just completed.

High-school graduation year identifies the player’s cohort and normally stays with them as they move through school. Check that the class shown matches the year your player expects to finish high school, then use that same cohort when comparing tryouts, registration and tournament schedules.

Find the right tryout information

Tryouts evaluate players for a roster; an inquiry does not reserve a place. Boys and girls may have different evaluation dates and instructions, so use the information for your player’s program.

• Open the boys or girls travel-team page and read its current tryout information.
• For boys, read the grade and school-year label on the button and check the high-school class shown below it before opening LeagueApps registration.
• Read the dates, time, location, equipment requirements and registration information for that group. Details marked TBA are not yet confirmed.
• If your player’s school plans differ from the grade shown, or you are unsure about placement, ask the director before registering.

Use that year for tournament schedules, too

On the team page, use the school-year reference printed with that season’s schedule and match your player’s high-school class to see the relevant events. An archive keeps its original season and cohort reference; its grade labels do not advance with the current school year. Read any tentative status and confirm the season commitment with the director before making travel arrangements.

Check camp eligibility

The Programs & registration finder also asks for school grade. Check each camp’s printed season, school-year reference and instructions about current grade or the grade your player will enter in fall. If you are comparing formats, the program guide explains the different entry requirements.