Level Key (with examples of names)
Level 1 - Varsity, High School, Marching Band, Football Cheer
Level 2 -JV, JV1, Reserve
Level 3 - JV1, JV2, Fresh/Soph, Soph, Level C
Level 4 - Freshman
Level 5 - MS or JH, 8th grade
Level 6 - 7th grade
Level 7 - 6th grade
Combining Teams Based on Shared Competition Schedules
Combining groups or teams can streamline management if they consistently compete together. When determining whether to consolidate teams, consider:
Shared Competition Schedule: Combine teams only if they participate as one entity in every competition. Example: 7th and 8th-grade girls wrestling together in all events can be categorized as "Middle School Girls Wrestling."
Separate Competition Structure: If teams compete independently (e.g., separate schedules for 7th-grade girls and 8th-grade girls), keep them distinct to ensure clarity in assignments.
Decision-Making Criteria for Organizing Teams
Assess Functionality: Evaluate operational dependencies or shared practices to determine the need for combining or separating teams.
Prioritize Clarity: Avoid organizational structures that could lead to scheduling ambiguities.
Engage Stakeholders: Get input from team leaders or coordinators to align categorization with practical needs.
A team is generally not setup at a level higher than the oldest grade.
For example: MS, JH or 8th grade is not set up at a level higher than level 5.
Examples of Categorization
Music Groups: Distinguish choir, band, or music ensembles by assigning different levels based on grade or scope—for instance, "Middle School Choir Group A" and "Middle School Choir Group B."
Sports Teams: Combine grade-level teams into one category if they compete as a single entity, such as "8th Grade Volleyball," while keeping individual categories for teams with separate competitions.
Best Practices for Team Categorization
Create distinct levels or identifiers for easy tracking and management of groups.
Align categorization with operational roles, project types, or common schedules.
Consider both functionality and clarity when determining team setups.
For more information, watch Programs and Levels in the Bound Academy