There are age groups, from Age 7 and under, Age 8 to Age 18 for every age, Under Age 21, and adults. These lists have both boys and girls. It's not easy for girls to get on the lists, but we are seeing more and more girls, and some even lead the age group.
Girls also have separate lists: Girls Under 13, Under 16 and Under 21.
Getting on one of the Top 100 list is also a major goal for your child, other than a rating target number. It will provide great motivation for your child. My daughter spent one year to get on her first Top 100 list: Girls Under 13. She was so happy to see her name.
Ranking by age has been used in some invitational criteria, such as World Youth.
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