This is an ongoing debate involving LI lacrosse. Most people feel as though a 2021 team should be represented by players graduating in the year 2021. A 7th grader even with a late birthday still graduates in 2020. That is why many out of state programs use age based teams.
What I find rather comical about your post is that you stress you had a 5th grade goalie several times but then indicate that the team is AGE appropriate as if you are trying to hide the fact that you have 7th grade players.
If you really think about it a 5th grader with an early birthday can be 11 as most 6th graders currently are. So in order for your statement to be relevant you need to pick what side of the fence you fall on
