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GYMHL Home Page.

Skill Calculator
This equation MAY be used as a guide and to further determine questionable skill levels. Unique circumstances
may require adjustments. Experience does not necessarily translate to skill, especially where we learned the
game and as we age. League Director has final call on disputed rankings.
Follow steps 1-3 – add total points to determine your GYMHL Ranking

STEP 1: Age
1 PT: 18-24
2 PTS: 25-29
3 PTS: 30-39
5 PTS: 40-49
7 PTS: 50-59
10 PTS: 60+

STEP 2: Highest Level Played
0 PTS: Professional; NCAA Div I or III; Tier I Junior or Junior A
2 PTS: Junior B; ACHA (College Club) or Midget AAA
4 PTS: Varsity High School or Competitive Midget
6 PTS: Coached Youth: Bantam; PeeWee
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10 PTS*: Youth Park/Pond Un-Coached Hockey or Mid-Level Adult Recreational
12 PTS*: Began Playing as an Adult
*Only for those not coached as a youth - Add Points for Years in Adult League
+1 PT: 5+ Years
+2 PTS: 3-4 Years
+3 PTS: 0-2 Years

STEP 3: TOTAL POINTS / GYMHL SKILL LEVEL
1-4 PTS: Level 5
5-10 PTS: Level 4
11-14 PTS: Level 3
15-16 PTS: Level 2
16+ PTS: Level 1

Level 1
Level 1 skaters are often new to the game of hockey and those that are developing fundamental skating
and stick handling skills. Most are learning basic rules of the game and team play.

Level 2
Level 2 skaters have general knowledge of the game and have fundamental skating and stick handling
skills. Some will be advancing from a novice level of play and others may be slowing with age and
moving down from higher ranks.

Level 3
Level 3 skaters are the great wide middle of adult recreational hockey. Most Level 3 skaters have not
had significant coaching or played significant youth hockey as a child, but are generally athletic, 
have good knowledge of the game, skating and puck handling skills and can play at a general competitive
level. Some Level 3 skaters may be slowing with age and moving down from higher ranks. Level 3
normally has the greatest numbers of skaters and the widest range of average skills within the rank.

Level 4
Level 4 skaters have substantial hockey abilities, skills, knowledge and experience. Most Level 4’s
have been coached and have played considerable hockey in the past. Some Level 4 skaters may be slowing
with age, and/or are interested in playing in a consistent manner appropriate to league play and moving
down from Level 5.

Level 5
Level 5 skaters are the best skaters in the league and have exceptional hockey abilities, skills, 
knowledge and experience. All Level 5’s have been coached and have extensive organized hockey 
experience, likely to at least include elite high school or junior level play to those who have played
advanced college, major juniors or professionally. Level 5 includes a wide range of very skilled 
players.

Waiver Order
Teams will be given first right to free agents based upon last years standings, with new additions to the 
league given first overall picks. Once a team has selected a free agent, they will be demoted to the bottom
of the list.