The USBA uses a grade-based criteria to determine player eligibility. In most cases, a player’s current grade will determine their division, however some circumstances may affect eligibility. Please see limitations below for each grade division. Teams will be thoroughly checked for grade verification prior to every USBA event.
The USBA maintains a strict enforcement of Player Eligibility; there is a zero-tolerance policy regarding the participation of an ineligible athlete; violating teams will be removed from event and disqualified from further participation.
All players must meet the grade-level criteria (see chart below). A legible copy of birth certificate and report card is required for verification at all USBA events.
The USBA Team Membership now includes player age/grade verification and a team management platform. If you get your team verified using Natonal Sports ID you will have a verified roster for all USBA events. This will allow your team to always be in the proper division and can check into events in minutes.
GRADE BASED REQUIREMENTS
2nd Grade
A player must be in the 2nd grade as of October 1, 2022 and cannot turn 10 prior to September 1, 2023.
GRADE EXCEPTION: A Player who is in the 3rd grade as of October 1, 2022 and does not turn 9 prior to September 1, 2023.
3rd Grade
A player must be in the 3rd grade as of October 1, 2022 and cannot turn 11 prior to September 1, 2023.
GRADE EXCEPTION: A player who is in the 4th grade as of October 1, 2022 and does not turn 10 prior to September 1, 2023.
4th Grade
A player must be in the 4th grade as of October 1, 2022 and cannot turn 12 prior to September 1, 2023.
GRADE EXCEPTION: A player who is in the 5th grade as of October 1, 2022 and does not turn 11 prior to September 1, 2023.
5th Grade
A player must be in the 5th grade as of October 1, 2022 and cannot turn 13 prior to September 1, 2023.
GRADE EXCEPTION: A player who is in the 6th grade as of October 1, 2022 and does not turn 12 prior to September 1, 2023.
6th Grade
A player must be in the 6th grade as of October 1, 2022 and cannot turn 14 prior to September 1, 2023.
GRADE EXCEPTION: A player who is in the 7th grade as of October 1, 2022 and does not turn 13 prior to September 1, 2023.
7th Grade
A player must be in the 7th grade as of October 1, 2022 and cannot turn 15 prior to September 1, 2023.
GRADE EXCEPTION: A player who is in the 8th grade as of October 1, 2022 and does not turn 14 prior to September 1, 2023.
8th Grade
A player must be in the 8th grade as of October 1, 2022 and cannot turn 16 prior to September 1, 2023.
GRADE EXCEPTION: A player who is in the 9th grade as of October 1, 2022 and does not turn 15 prior to September 1, 2023.
9th Grade
A player must be in the 9th grade as of October 1, 2022 and cannot turn 17 prior to September 1, 2023.
GRADE EXCEPTION: A player who is in the 10th grade as of October 1, 2022 and does not turn 16 prior to September 1, 2023.
10th Grade
A player must be in the 10th grade as of October 1, 2022 and cannot turn 18 prior to September 1, 2023.
GRADE EXCEPTION: A player who is in the 11th grade as of October 1, 2022 and does not turn 17 prior to September 1, 2023.
11th/12th Grade
A player must be in the 11th or 12th grade as of October 1, 2022 and cannot turn 20 prior to September 1, 2023.