Players at Ivanhoe Junior Football Club are allocated to their correct age group based on their date of birth in line with the YJFL rules. This ensures fair competition and appropriate skill development for all participants.

The club may consider allowing players to play up an age group under certain circumstances:

1. To ensure adequate squad numbers for each team for the season

2. Upon recommendation by the applicable coaches

3. With agreement from parents or guardians

4. Approval by the Director of Coaching

It's important to note that playing up an age group in one season does not guarantee the same arrangement in subsequent seasons. The club reassesses these situations annually based on squad numbers and player development. This policy aims to maintain team balance while providing flexibility when necessary for the benefit of both individual players and the club as a whole.