Most Italian clubs have their junior ranks catalogued by age.
It's the first step into competitive football, much more like a game than a true competition. Milan has three teams in this category Esordienti Regionali, Esordienti A and B, with young players aged 10 to 12. Milan has two teams Giovanissimi A and B, with players from 12 to 14 bracket. Milan has two teams Allievi Nazionali and Allievi Regionali. Every category has got its own championship.