2021-22 GOPHER STATE SUMMER BASKETBALL GRADE DIVISIONS

3rd Grade – An athlete must be in the 3rd grade or below for the 2020-2021 school year and born on or after September 1, 2011. Age Exception: An athlete was born on or after September 1, 2012.

4th Grade – An athlete must be in the 4th grade or below for the 2020-2021 school year and born on or after September 1, 20010. Age Exception: An athlete was born on or after September 1, 2011.

5th Grade – An athlete must be in the 5th grade or below for the 2020-2021 school year and born on or after September 1, 2009. Age Exception: An athlete was born on or after September 1, 2010.

6th Grade – An athlete must be in the 6th grade or below for the 2020-2021 school year and born on or after September 1, 2008. Age Exception: An athlete was born on or after September 1, 2009.

7th Grade – An athlete must be in the 7th grade or below for the 2020-2021 school year and born on or after September 1, 2007. Age Exception: An athlete was born on or after September 1, 2008.

8th Grade – An athlete must be in the 8th grade or below for the 2020-2021 school year and born on or after September 1, 2006. Age Exception: An athlete was born on or after September 1, 2007.

9th Grade – An athlete must be in the 9th grade or below for the 2020-2021 school year and born on or after September 1, 2005. Age Exception: An athlete was born on or after September 1, 2006.

10th Grade – An athlete must be in the 10th grade or below for the 2020-2021 school year and born on or after September 1, 2004. Age Exception: An athlete was born on or after September 1, 2005.

11th/12th Grade – An athlete must be in the 12th grade or below for the 2020-2021 school year and born on or after September 1, 2002. Age Exception: None

Player Participation Rule - “Playing Up”

 Players may play up with the following limitations:

Grade Based Events

Players in 6^th Grade and Younger (for events that are grade based):

• Players may play up two grade levels.
• Example: A 5^th grader may play in a 6^th grade or 7^th grade tournament. The 5^th grader could not play in an 8^th grade or older tournament.

Players in 7^th Grade and Older:

• Players can play up without any restrictions. Please use good judgment. 

We have adopted this rule for player safety, liability and to maintain the integrity of the events.