Invitation Criteria

Invitation Criteria

Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL) is a USA FH Sanctioned event and open to all USA FH Member Clubs (except U16 & U19 Elite – Invite Only). Selection criteria is outlined below.

If your region is interested in being a part of JPOL in the future, please contact us.

IMPORTANT! The maximum number of clubs accepted in each division is eight (8), except U14 Combined is 16.

Although we set maximum registration limits, JPH will continue to review the current event formats in each Region and make every effort to accommodate all interested Clubs wishing to compete in the Junior Premier Outdoor League (JPOL) in their Region.

Invitations to the 2024 JPOL Elite in the U16 and U19 divisions will be sent to clubs based on the following criteria (8 maximum):

  1. Top four (4) U16 & U19 clubs from the previous year’s JPOL Elite (1st – 4th Place)
  2. Four additional U16 & U19 clubs will be selected by JPH Directors

IMPORTANT: Clubs and/or Coaches receiving notification for refusing to follow the Rules & Regulations and/or a breach of the Code of Conduct at any of the previous year’s JPOL events, may not be considered or accepted to participate regardless of their performance and final ranking.

Each club may register one team in the U14 Combine. However, clubs may choose to register a second team. If more than sixteen (16) clubs/teams register, only one team will be accepted.

Should more than 16 Clubs register by the stated deadline, selection will be based on the following criteria (16 maximum):

  1. Clubs that did not forfeit any of its scheduled games or withdraw from any JPH event (JPOL/JPIL) over the previous three years
  2. Final Ranking in the most recently concluded JPOL in that Region (1st – 5th)
  3. Clubs receiving a special invitation from JPH Directors
  4. New Clubs based on most recent USA FH ranking

Registration is limited to eight (8) teams per age division.

Registration is first come, first serve. We recommend clubs register no more than one team per division to limit the possibility of playing against your own club.

 

Each club may register one team in each of the U16 & U19 division of their Region’s JPOL. Any club wishing to register a second team must submit an Official Written Request to JPH prior to the Registration Deadline. Once registration closes, JPH will advise of acceptance of the second team.

Should more than 8 Clubs register by the stated deadline, selection will be based on the following criteria (8 maximum):

  1. Clubs not Invited to the JPOL Elite in the respective division
  2. Clubs domiciled within the Region
  3. Clubs that did not forfeit any of its scheduled games or withdraw from any JPH event (JPOL/JPIL) over the previous three years
  4. Final Ranking in the most recently concluded JPOL in that Region (1st – 5th)
  5. Clubs receiving a special invitation from JPH Directors
  6. New clubs based on most recent USA FH ranking

JPH will continue to entertain Clubs interested in participating outside of their respective Domicile Region, based on the following Criteria:

  1. The maximum number of registrations has not been met in the non-Domicile Region
  2. Submit an Official Written Request to JPH prior to the Registration Deadline
  3. Have not forfeited or withdrawn from any JPH events in the preceding three years
  4. Have Registered a team in the same Division in their respective Region

Final selection will be based on:

  • Previous participation in and most recent JPOL Ranking in Division of the non-Domicile Region
  • Most recent JPOL Ranking in Division of Domicile Region.

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