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Alexdiaz: /* AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27 */

2026-03-31T00:10:03Z

AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27

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⚫	== AYSO Age Determination Chart ~~for~~ MY26-~~27 ==~~
	Beginning with the 2026/2027 season AYSO and other youth soccer organizations are changing to a more school year like age division system. Following extensive review and discussion, AYSO, US Youth Soccer, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with Membership Year 26, the 2026-27 season/registration year. This change was made based on additional critical feedback, data, and expert input to better align players with their school-grade peers. AYSO feels that this age group player formation will be the most inclusive and help increase participation.		Beginning with the 2026/2027 season AYSO and other youth soccer organizations are changing to a more school year like age division system. Following extensive review and discussion, AYSO, US Youth Soccer, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with Membership Year 26, the 2026-27 season/registration year. This change was made based on additional critical feedback, data, and expert input to better align players with their school-grade peers. AYSO feels that this age group player formation will be the most inclusive and help increase participation.

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Alexdiaz: /* AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27 */

2026-03-19T15:22:47Z

AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27

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	Beginning with the 2026/2027 season AYSO and other youth soccer organizations are changing to a more school year like age division system. Following extensive review and discussion, AYSO, US Youth Soccer, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with Membership Year 26, the 2026-27 season/registration year. This change was made based on additional critical feedback, data, and expert input to better align players with their school-grade peers. AYSO feels that this age group player formation will be the most inclusive and help increase participation.		Beginning with the 2026/2027 season AYSO and other youth soccer organizations are changing to a more school year like age division system. Following extensive review and discussion, AYSO, US Youth Soccer, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with Membership Year 26, the 2026-27 season/registration year. This change was made based on additional critical feedback, data, and expert input to better align players with their school-grade peers. AYSO feels that this age group player formation will be the most inclusive and help increase participation.

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	== AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY25 ==		== AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY25 ==
	2026 spring leagues should continue to use the age determination chart below.[[File:Age Determination Chart update.jpg\|none\|thumb\|600x600px]]		2026 spring leagues should continue to use the age determination chart below.[[File:Age Determination Chart update.jpg\|none\|thumb\|600x600px]]

Jasonholzhausen: /* AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27 */ Remove dead link to US Soccer.

2026-03-04T13:43:23Z

AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27: Remove dead link to US Soccer.

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	== AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27 ==		== AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27 ==
	Beginning with the 2026/2027 season AYSO and other youth soccer organizations are changing to a more school year like age division system. Following extensive review and discussion, AYSO, US Youth Soccer, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with Membership Year 26, the 2026-27 season/registration year. This change was made based on additional critical feedback, data, and expert input to better align players with their school-grade peers. AYSO feels that this age group player formation will be the most inclusive and help increase participation.		Beginning with the 2026/2027 season AYSO and other youth soccer organizations are changing to a more school year like age division system. Following extensive review and discussion, AYSO, US Youth Soccer, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with Membership Year 26, the 2026-27 season/registration year. This change was made based on additional critical feedback, data, and expert input to better align players with their school-grade peers. AYSO feels that this age group player formation will be the most inclusive and help increase participation.

	For more information about this change [https://www.ussoccer.com/coaching-education/resources/us-soccer-player-development-initiatives-2016 click here] to be redirected to the U.S. Soccer website.

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Jasonholzhausen: Fixed File:25-04 Consent to Play Up.pdf

2026-02-27T21:41:55Z

Fixed File:25-04 Consent to Play Up.pdf

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	*The Region secures formal written consent from the parents for their child and confirming that they believe their child is developmentally ready for that age division. Parents should acknowledge that this exception does not guarantee that future exceptions will be granted.		*The Region secures formal written consent from the parents for their child and confirming that they believe their child is developmentally ready for that age division. Parents should acknowledge that this exception does not guarantee that future exceptions will be granted.
	*The Region determines that the child is developmentally able to safely play and compete in the next division. '''Children restricted by age from heading the ball should not be allowed to play up in a division where heading the ball is allowed.''' <small>(National Rules & Regulations Section I, Paragraph 1)</small>		*The Region determines that the child is developmentally able to safely play and compete in the next division. '''Children restricted by age from heading the ball should not be allowed to play up in a division where heading the ball is allowed.''' <small>(National Rules & Regulations Section I, Paragraph 1)</small>
	{{Download\|Media:25-~~04_Consent_to_Play_Up~~.pdf\|Consent to Play Up}}		{{Download\|Media:25-04 Consent to Play Up.pdf\|Consent to Play Up}}

	Similarly, requests for an exception to “play down” an age division may be considered if doing so would be of genuine benefit to the child socially, developmentally, as well as athletically.		Similarly, requests for an exception to “play down” an age division may be considered if doing so would be of genuine benefit to the child socially, developmentally, as well as athletically.

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2026-02-19T10:04:50Z

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ayso>Alexdiaz: /* AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27 */

2026-02-12T23:56:04Z

AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27

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	== AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27 ==		== AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27 ==
	Beginning with the 2026/2027 season AYSO and other youth soccer organizations are changing to a more school year like age division system. Following extensive review and discussion, AYSO, US Youth Soccer, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with Membership Year 26, the 2026-27 season/registration year. This change was made based on additional critical feedback, data, and expert input to better align players with their school-grade peers. AYSO feels that this age group player formation will be the most inclusive and help increase participation.		Beginning with the 2026/2027 season AYSO and other youth soccer organizations are changing to a more school year like age division system. Following extensive review and discussion, AYSO, US Youth Soccer, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with Membership Year 26, the 2026-27 season/registration year. This change was made based on additional critical feedback, data, and expert input to better align players with their school-grade peers. AYSO feels that this age group player formation will be the most inclusive and help increase participation.

			For more information about this change [https://www.ussoccer.com/coaching-education/resources/us-soccer-player-development-initiatives-2016 click here] to be redirected to the U.S. Soccer website.

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ayso>Alexdiaz: /* AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY25 */

2026-02-12T23:55:43Z

AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY25

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	== AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY25 ==		== AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY25 ==
		⚫	2026 spring leagues should continue to use the age determination chart below.[[File:Age Determination Chart update.jpg\|none\|thumb\|600x600px]]
	The effective date of age determination for registration shall be the player’s age as of December 31 looking ahead of the Membership Year. Example: For MY2023 the division the child will be placed in will be determined based on their age on December 31, 2024.

	Participants who shall turn four years of age between January 1 and December 31 are eligible for AYSO Playground Soccer.

	To help in determining the proper age and division for players, the following chart is provided and guidelines and rules are as follows from U.S. Soccer.

	For more information about this change [https://www.ussoccer.com/coaching-education/resources/us-soccer-player-development-initiatives-2016 click here] to be redirected to the U.S. Soccer website.

	Here is the AYSO Age Guide chart for the current Membership Year.
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	'''Note: Birth years are much easier for parents to understand and clarifies that the standard age divisions are still only 2 year divisions.'''
	== Proof of Age ==		== Proof of Age ==
	Since the Region has an obligation to ensure that its teams are as balanced as is reasonably possible including that players are of proper age, it is considered a best practice to have the parent present a birth certificate (or other government issued document containing the Date-of-Birth) at least once upon initial registration in the Region. Foster parents may not be able to produce a birth certificate, in which case, it is recommended that the Region accept the player with the foster parent’s best understanding the player’s birth date.		Since the Region has an obligation to ensure that its teams are as balanced as is reasonably possible including that players are of proper age, it is considered a best practice to have the parent present a birth certificate (or other government issued document containing the Date-of-Birth) at least once upon initial registration in the Region. Foster parents may not be able to produce a birth certificate, in which case, it is recommended that the Region accept the player with the foster parent’s best understanding the player’s birth date.

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 == Proof of Age ==
 Since the Region has an obligation to ensure that its teams are as balanced as is reasonably possible including that players are of proper age, it is considered a best practice to have the parent present a birth certificate (or other government issued document containing the Date-of-Birth) at least once upon initial registration in the Region. Foster parents may not be able to produce a birth certificate, in which case, it is recommended that the Region accept the player with the foster parent’s best understanding the player’s birth date.

ayso>Alexdiaz at 16:58, 12 February 2026

2026-02-12T16:58:59Z

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ayso>Alexdiaz at 16:57, 12 February 2026

2026-02-12T16:57:43Z

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	'''Note: Birth years are much easier for parents to understand and clarifies that the standard age divisions are still only 2 year divisions.'''		'''Note: Birth years are much easier for parents to understand and clarifies that the standard age divisions are still only 2 year divisions.'''

			== AYSO Age Determination Chart for MY26-27 ==
	Beginning with the 2026/2027 season AYSO and other youth soccer organizations are changing to a more school year like age division system. Following extensive review and discussion, AYSO, US Youth Soccer, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with Membership Year 26, the 2026-27 season/registration year. This change was made based on additional critical feedback, data, and expert input to better align players with their school-grade peers. AYSO feels that this age group player formation will be the most inclusive and help increase participation.		Beginning with the 2026/2027 season AYSO and other youth soccer organizations are changing to a more school year like age division system. Following extensive review and discussion, AYSO, US Youth Soccer, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with Membership Year 26, the 2026-27 season/registration year. This change was made based on additional critical feedback, data, and expert input to better align players with their school-grade peers. AYSO feels that this age group player formation will be the most inclusive and help increase participation.

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