What follows is the NMHA Competitive Program Policy on Raider players "Playing Up", i.e. joining and playing on a team with older aged players, on a full-time basis. This policy is the result of consultations, feedback, and a strong desire to ensure the best possible hockey experience for all NMHA members. No NMHA player in Novice, Atom or Peewee may attend try outs for teams other than those at their own age level. For Midget and Bantam aged players, the higher-level coaches may make a request to the Competitive Committee, seeking permission to have a younger player come to their tryouts. Permission will only be granted by the Competitive Committee on an exception basis, after consulting the player and his or her parents, the affected coaches, and the NMHA Executive Technical Director.