Michael Parker, I am in the same situation in my club. 2 Teams due to high numbers, but 1 team is very much the 'A' team and the other (my team) is the 'B' team. Personally I'd prefer both teams to take on newcomers evenly throughout the season and to contain mixed ability players. It makes it difficult for us to develop our 'B' team as players are constantly joining through the season, and the 'best' players being cherry-picked by the 'A' team for the next. It does allow for bias towards the A team, which is picked up on by players, coaches and parents.

Thanks Richard, absolutely agree! I think having mixed ability would push the kids with less ability to work harder and progress. 

Thanks Richard, absolutely agree! I think having mixed ability would push the kids with less ability to work harder and progress.