Tiering Information
GELC Team Formation Overview
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U11, U13, and U15 will operate with A, B, and C levels of play.
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U17 will operate with A and B levels of play.
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Associations may form an A-level team when they also have a team registered in a lower division within the same age group.
- For the 2026 season only, U17A will operate using a Zone-based model. Additional details will be communicated as finalized.
- The Titans will be hosting their own U17A team in the WRLL
U11, U13, and U15 Tiering Chart | |||
| # of Teams | A | B | C |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
U17 Tiering Chart | ||
| # of Teams | A | B |
| 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | 2 | 5 |
MEMORANDUM
To: Member Clubs, Coaches, Parents, and Athletes
From: Greater Edmonton Lacrosse Council (GELC)
Date: December 3, 2025
Subject: A-Level Tryouts - U13, U15, and U17 Procedures for the 2026 Season
The Greater Edmonton Lacrosse Council is providing the following direction regarding A-level registration, tiering, and tryout procedures for the 2026 playing season.
1. A-Intent Requirement - U13, U15 & U17 Athletes
All U13, U15 & U17 players who wish to be considered for A-level tryouts must complete an A-Intent declaration on their registration page at the time of registering for the 2026 season.
2. A-Team Declarations by Member Clubs
Zones have been removed for U13A & U15A. Member Clubs will formally declare whether they are hosting U13A and/or U15A teams in January 2026.
3. Home Club Tryout Requirement
Players must attend A-level tryouts with their Home Club as defined by GELC boundaries and registration rules. There will be no secondary tryout opportunities at other Member Clubs. Players who do not make their Home Club’s A-level team will be placed on a B or C team within their Home Club.
4. Tryout Opportunities for Players Whose Clubs Do Not Host A Teams
If a Member Club does not declare an A-level team at U13 or U15, those athletes may be offered the opportunity to try out with another Member Club that is hosting an A-level team. The GELC Board of Directors will determine placement and assign the appropriate tryout location based on registration data and boundary alignment. There will be no secondary tryouts beyond the assigned opportunity. Players who do not make an A-level team will be placed on a B or C team at their Home Club.
5. U17A Structure for 2026 Season
For the 2026 season only, U17A will operate using a Zone-based model. Additional details will be communicated as finalized.
6. Team Formation Overview
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U11, U13, and U15 will operate with A, B, and C levels of play.
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U17 will operate with A and B levels of play.
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Associations may form an A-level team when they also have a team registered in a lower division within the same age group.
