The USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM) supports small teams at the 10U Squirt Level.  Under certain circumstances, associations may move players from 8U to 10U with the approval by regional directors and 8U section director.  Request MUST be made by an association representative, not a parent. This indicates that the association has approved and is in favor of the player moving up.

1. Association needs additional skaters to fill a 14 player 10U roster
2. A need for a goalie at 10U to be filled by an 8U goalie
3. Other need identified by association

Per WAHA Eligibility and General Rules, 50% of players on an approved roster must be the age of the registered team.  (WAHA Rules & Regulations, ARTICLE 1-REGISTRATION,ELIGIBILITY, GENERAL RULES, paragraph K)

NO 7 year old (i.e. two birth years under 10U) will be approved to play up to 10U.  

Players moving up under category #1 must be placed on the lowest level team the association offers at the 10U level (If you have a 1C1 and a 1C2 they must be placed on the 1C2 team).  You'll be required to indicate how many players are rostered when making a request in category #1.

For associations that wish to allow an exceptionally talented player to skate at the 10U level, the player must be ranked in the top 1/3 of the players on the top 10U/Squirt level team.  Association must provide proof to region directors and 8U section director that the player did, in fact rank in the top 1/3 of the skaters on the top team following team evaluation tryouts.

8U Girls wanting to play on 10U Girls Team  

WAHA Region Directors and 8U Section Director make all final approval decisions for ALL skaters playing up from 8U to 10U.

If you have questions about this process, contact your regional director.