Who is eligible for U18 and which categories are there?

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Under OHF Playing Regulation C4, the U18 division is for players under 18 years of age as of December 31 of the current season. The recognized U18 categories, from highest to lowest, are AAA, AA, A, BB, B, C, Select, Local League and House League. (The U17 division lists AA, A, BB, B, C, Select, Local League and House League.) Each Member decides how a centre's teams are categorized (C5).

Other points for U18 players:

Hockey Canada's playing rules and regulations govern all OHF hockey unless the OHF Board approves otherwise (A1).
Minor and female U18 and below teams can use up to 20 players in a sanctioned game (C9).
The highest level of male and female U18 hockey cannot sign or register more than 20 players at one time (C8).
In U18 AAA, AA and A, goaltenders must be identified and registered as goaltenders, and players registered as goaltenders cannot play any other position (C10).