Age Reference Chart (Newmarket Minor Hockey)

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AGE REFERENCE CHART - 2025-2026 SEASON

 DIVISION YEAR OF BIRTH AGE*** FORMERLY
 U5 (Under 5) 2021 4 years old   Pre-School
 U7 (Under 7)  2019 & 2020 6 yrs old & under   Initiation 
 U8 (Under 8) 2018  7 yrs old & under Minor Novice 
 U9 (Under 9)  2017 8 yrs old & under   Novice

     
U11 (Under 11)   2015 & 2016 9 & 10 yrs old   Atom

 
 
 U13 (Under 13)  2013 & 2014 11 & 12 yrs old  Peewee

     
U15 (Under 15)   2011 & 2012 13 & 14 yrs old  Bantam
U16 (Under 16)   2010 15 yrs old    Minor Midget
 U18 (Under 18)  2008 & 2009 16 & 17 yrs old   Midget
 U21 (Under 21)  2005, 2006, 2007 18-20 yrs old   Juvenile


*** A player’s age is determined by their age as of December 31st, 2025 ***