DS8 (grade skipped oneyear) has the same thing but with basketball. The odd thing about this league is that you are placed only by grade. He is not the smallest on the team, but he is close. His team memebrs are 1 to 2 years older, and many have been playing for 3 years together, the good thing is the coach and his teammates are supportive, and its not highly competative. This is DS8's first time trying a sport. He enjoys it, but will need a lot of practice. He still becomes a spectator at times, and is not agressive, but the coach assures me that in time he will grow into it. I also did not fight the league and have him play with 3rd graders because he will have PE in middle school with boys 1 to 2 years older.