skill levels
Choosing a skill level for yourself or for your team can be tricky to determine. Check out the descriptions below to help you decide where you best fit.
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Choosing a skill level for yourself or for your team can be tricky to determine. Check out the descriptions below to help you decide where you best fit.
There is no skill level designation in the open category. Everybody of any ability is well suited to play in our open divisions.
Perfect level of play for those people brand new to a sport, or who find the recreational level challenging. This is intended to be beginner level. You will encounter teams in this division who have never played the sport before and are learning the fundamentals of play.
Perfect level of play for those less proficient in the skills of the game or new to the sport. The percentage of the team suggested to fit this description is 65%. You will encounter teams in the recreational division who have never played the sport before but learn quickly.
Most players have experience at an organized level of the sport – ideally played in high school. Players should be average to above average in all aspects of the game. Teams who play in the intermediate division are comfortable playing the sport and may play with strategy. The percentage of the team suggested to fit this description is 65%.
Players have a high level of skill and most have significant playing experience. Players should be very proficient in all aspects of the game and know how to play the sport with strategy. Advanced level of play refers to skill only, not level of aggression. The fitness level of all players should be high.
All players should have experience playing at an organized high level of the sport – ideally played competitively growing up (outside of high school) or are ex-varsity players. Players should be confident with all aspects of the sport including playing with strategy. Competitive level of play refers to skill only, not level of aggression. The fitness level of all players should be high.
The 65% ‘rule’ speaks to the overall level of ability on your team. If more than 65% are of a certain ability, we recommend that you register your team for that level.
Still not sure? That’s okay! Our staff are happy to talk about their experience in the leagues and can help you make a decision.
Higher skill levels do not reflect a higher level of aggression or competitiveness in play. We simply speak about individual player skill-ability in the sport. The Sport & Social Club encourages fair play and fun in all skill levels of play. Based on years of experience, we generally find that any player or team on the fence between two divisions would be better suited to go to the higher-level division. If you have played in past seasons and your team places in the Top 3 – you are best served to move to the next skill division. Talk to your teammates about their past sport experiences and gain an understanding of their skill level before signing up your team.
We strive to provide the best experience possible for all teams. Part of going above and beyond is ensuring evenly distributed leagues that are both fun and competitive. One way we accomplish this is by using the self-assessed skill rating tool. Other tools we use to determine which teams belong in the most appropriate tier are historical standings, present season results and on-site staff feedback. We may move teams up or down skill levels based on these assessment tools. We remind teams not every sport league will have multiple tiers as this is dependent upon total number of registrations.