Hi there, it is not required at all, but I would recommend with that age group, especially on day one, you have someone close by (eg. lawn chairs, car etc depending on the host site) in case you are needed. Sometimes our younger players actually can be less engaged if the parent is too close to the action, but that obviously differs per child. I would recommend speaking to your coach on the first morning if you are unsure about this. Thanks and we hope to see you this summer! -