national LEVEL TEAMS
National-level teams include high school players in the 15U-18U age groups, with one team per age level. The National level teams are comprised of highly skilled players at each respective age. These teams require the most commitment with 3 practices per week, multiple overnight tournaments, and at least two trips out of the region that usually entail a flight. National teams compete in the AAU league for our regional season competition, in addition to large-scale tournaments. These teams regularly compete at the highest levels (open) in the tournaments they attend. The national-level teams have the most commitment and cost associated with them. Currently, these teams are only offered in our Saco Division.
*All players who accept a role on a team commit to that team. *
ELITE LEVEL TEAMS
Maine Juniors elite level teams are your metal names, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, at ages 12U-18U (the teams offered may vary at each age based on player numbers and skill). These teams are composed of more skilled players and require a higher participation cost, more weekly practices, and extended travel experiences. Gold and Silver teams have 3 practices per week, with multiple overnight trips. The Gold teams will have 1 out-of-region tournament, like the national-level teams, where Silver and Bronze teams will not require out-of-region travel. Bronze teams have your lowest level of commitment while still being elite level, with 2 practices per week and 1 overnight. Gold and Silver join the National teams in the AAU league while Bronze plays in the NERVA league. These teams were formally associated as CLUB PLUS.
*All players who accept a role on a team commit to that team. *
CLUB+ LEVEL TEAMS
Club-level teams are going to be named by color (Navy, Blue, and Sky) from ages 12U-18U. Navy is your highest skill, followed by Blue, then Sky (the teams offered may vary at each age based on player numbers and skill). These teams offer the least commitment and cost while still allowing for growth and opportunity to play. They?practice once or twice per week and remain within the New England Region, participating in 5 NERVA tournaments. These teams have no overnights as part of their season and stay within the region.
*All players who accept a role on a team commit to that team. *
CLUB LEVEL TEAMS
Club level teams practice once or twice a week and remain within the New England Region, participating at the Club level in the 5 NERVA tournaments.
*All players who accept a role on a team have a commitment to that team.*
LOCAL LEVEL TEAMS
The Local League is the least commitment (about 14-15 weeks) and cost, but also only offers limited opportunities to play outside of practice. The local league practices once per week and will play in 2-3 Maine tournaments (Pine Tree State Series) against other similar-level teams. These will range from local to Saco up to the Machias area.