Age Group Guidelines
League Assignment by Birth Year and Season
| League Assignment by Birth Year and Season | ||||
| Use this chart to determine the appropriate age group for your player for the season. | ||||
| Birth Year | Soccer Season | |||
| 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | |
| 2022 | U4 | |||
| 2021 | U4 | U5 | ||
| 2020 | U4 | U5 | U6 | |
| 2019 | U4 | U5 | U6 | U7 |
| 2018 | U5 | U6 | U7 | U8 |
| 2017 | U6 | U7 | U8 | U9 |
| 2016 | U7 | U8 | U9 | U10 |
| 2015 | U8 | U9 | U10 | U11 |
| 2014 | U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 |
| 2013 | U10 | U11 | U12 | U13 |
| 2012 | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14 |
| 2011 | U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 |
| 2010 | U13 | U14 | U15 | U16 |
| 2009 | U14 | U15 | U16 | U19 |
| 2008 | U15 | U16 | U19 | U19 |
| 2007 | U16 | U19 | U19 | U19 |
| 2006 | U19 | U19 | U19 | |
| 2005 | U19 | U19 | ||
| 2004 | U19 | |||
Playing up in the next league is allowed for January-February birth dates based on size and ability but will be very limited. All play-up requests will be reviewed by and must have the approval of the Deputy Commissioner.
Playing down in a younger league is allowed only for medical reasons, requires a doctor's letter, and the approval of the Commissioner.
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