Ages and Divisions 2019-08-12T23:29:59-04:00

Ages and Divisions

The Shell Shockers compete in events conducted by three separate but similar organizations–SCYSF, 4H/SCTP, and SC DNR.  The organization hosting the specific event determines the divisions and age ranges of our team.  Shell Shockers have to be at least 10 years old and can compete in standard divisions until they are are 18.   After 18, athletes can compete in Alumni or Collegiate divisions.

The athletes are grouped by age and division into 3 person squads with an adult Assistant Coach trained in safety procedures.  Each squad may also have one alternate athlete in each squad.  All squad members, primary and any alternate, compete as individuals; and the three designated primary squad members also establish a combined score and compete as a squad against all other squads in the same division.

SCYSF Divisions

>Rookie – 5th Grade and under
>Intermediate 1st Year – 6th thru 8th Grades and first year competing
>Intermediate Advanced – 7th – 8th Grades
>Junior Varsity 1st Year – 9th– 10th Grades and first year competing
>Junior Varsity Advanced – 10th Grade
>Senior Varsity 1st Year – 11th – 12th Grades and first year competing
>Senior Varsity Advanced – 12th Grade
>Alumni – Over 18 and a former participant in SCYSF

4H/SCTP and SC DNR Divisions

>Rookie – 5th Grade and under
>Intermediate – Entry – 6th thru 8th Grades and first year competing in Intermediate
>Intermediate – Advanced – 6th – 8th Grades
>Senior – Jr Varsity – 9th– 12th Grades and first year competing in Senior
>Senior- Varsity – 9th-12th Grade
>Collegiate – College
>Open – Division for squads with mixed ages and divisions

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