Youth Player Rankings: Updates & Changes

With effect from 15 December 2026, a number of changes have been made to the rankings. You can see the changes here:

U9: The girls gather in one row
From now on, the U9 girls will gather in one row, as the number of players no longer warrants a division into C and D rows. The new series is designated U9D. The purpose is to provide greater certainty that girls’ ranks can be set up at the tournaments.
However, the girls can still register for U9C if they wish. Right now there are 12 girls registered in U9C and 100 in U9D.

U11: Change of boundaries in both boys and girls
The buffer zone between the A and B ranks for U11 boys is raised from 1400 to 1450 points. The current buffer of 41 players is considered too wide and the adjustment is expected to reduce the number to around 20.
At the same time, the transition limits from U11A to U13A are raised by 50 points. From now on, girls must reach 1450 points and boys 1650 points, which will keep the players longer in their own year.

U13: Prevention of too large A ranks
The U13A ranks are growing significantly, and therefore the limits are being raised for both girls and boys.

U13A boys are raised to 1500 points
U13A girls are raised to 1300 points

The adjustments should prevent overcrowded ranks and provide more even competition. Players who are moved from A to B can still choose to register for the A series if they consider that it makes the most sporting sense.

U15: The M ranks are reduced to avoid overcrowded tournaments
The U15M ranks are currently growing so fast that tournaments are at risk of overcrowding, forcing organizers to turn away players – even if they could play another tournament.
Therefore, the point limits are increased: