The USSA age classifications for the 2008/2009 season are follows:
- J5 - 1998 or later (age 10 and under)
- J4 - 1996 & 1997 (age 11 and 12)
- J3 - 1994 & 1995 (age 13 and 14)
- J2 - 1992 & 1993 (age 15 and 16)
- J1 - 1989, 1990 & 1991 (age 17, 18, 19)
- Masters - 1988 and earlier (age 20 and older)