Are scores, standings and penalties used at U10?

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Under Ringette Canada's Children's Ringette Guidelines (2020-21):

Scores and standings are not to be kept.
Shot clocks are not to be used.
Formal competition (tournaments or jamborees) is recommended to be optional. Formal league play and rankings are not advised. Organizers should match teams of like ability, and small-area games or scrimmages against other associations should focus on participation and skill development.
Formal penalties should not be awarded. The coach or official chooses between a verbal reminder while play continues, stopping play for unintentional dangerous play with a verbal explanation, or (only after repeated warnings or when safety is at risk) having the player sit out a shift or more.
Rule infractions are expected to be frequent while children learn. The response can be a verbal reminder, stopping play if safety is at risk (for example kicking or covering the ring), or stopping play and giving the other team a free pass.
Officials are not required; coaches can act as referees.