In md, one club gets the best of the best 4th and 5th graders because that's where their parents think they need to be to go pro as if that's an option. Other clubs take a different approach and develop lacrosse players and have a fun family atmosphere to go along with it. Those clubs catch up in 8th and 9 th grade. Much rather go the second route. Happens in every age group that I know of. Three interchangeable teams in md at this age group. Each can beat each other on any given day.