At this age many still wanna play with their friends and that is normal. Some parents get caught up in winning he top bracket at a tournament. The truth is the most important thing at this age is skill development and having fun. The major benefit to being on a top team if your kid is that good is to be challenged in practice. Some may play town travel with friends and we will see many start to leave for different clubs over the next few years. There is no right or wrong just what works best for your situation.
