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FSL DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK (2024-25)
12U (2013 / 2012  / 2014 Underage/2011 Overage)

• The 12U division is a non-contact division, however 2012 and 2013 born athletes will be required to take the Online Checking Clinic so that players are eligible for affiliation during the season.
• Maximum number of two (2) underage athletes permitted, UPON LEAGUE APPROVAL
• Minimum roster size of 15 skaters plus two (2) goalies
• The 12U division is a non-contact division, however 2012 and 2013 born athletes will be required to take the Online Checking Clinic so that players are eligible for affiliation during the season.
• Each team will be competing against other teams in their specific age group to begin the season
• Minimum development hours are as follows: 85 hours of on-ice development provided by their individual team and skills coaches. 12 hours of qualified goalie instruction
• Each team will compete in 28 league games which will take place in a showcase style format (3-4 games per weekend)
• The end of the regular season will culminate with a final FSL Championship Weekend Tournament (3 game minimum –guaranteed), 1.5-hour long game slots, periods will be 15-20-20 minute stopped time.
• Games ending in ties will include a 3-player shootout (time permitting)

Teams in these divisions are expected to be the equivalent to the following: U13 Elite Female. 14U (2011  / 2010  / 2012 Underage/2009 overage)

• The 14U division is a full contact division with three (3) ‘Progressive Checking Rules’. There will be an online checking clinic sent out before the regular season begins where all athletes competing in the 14U division will be educated with the three modified checking rules. The safety of our athletes is our #1 priority.
• Maximum number of two (2) underage athletes permitted, UPON LEAGUE APPROVAL
• Minimum roster size of 15 skaters + two (2) goalies
• Each team will be competing against other teams in their specific age group/division to begin the season.
• Minimum development hours are as follows: 90 hours of on-ice development provided by their individual team and skills coaches. 12 hours of qualified goalie instruction
• Each team will compete in 28 league games which will take place in a showcase style format (3-4 games per weekend)
• The end of the regular season will culminate with a final FSL Championship Weekend Tournament (3 game minimum -guaranteed)
• 2-hour long game slots, periods will be 20-20-20 minute stopped time with floods after the 2nd and 3rd periods.
• Games ending in ties will include a 3-player shootout (time permitting)
• 2012 and 2013 born athletes will be available for affiliation to 14U teams for emergency call-ups only. To be eligible for affiliation a 2014 born athlete must have completed the same checking clinic as 14U athletes. All affiliation requests must be approved by both the FSL (according to the FSL affiliation policy) AND the affiliated athletes current team. The affiliated athlete is mandated to participate in their current teams’ games, before affiliating for another team.
• Teams in the 14U division MUST provide a team official who will be designated as the medical representative on thebench to assess and potentially treat injuries. This individual must complete all league requirements. These teams are expected to be AAA/elite players.