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AYSO Age Determination (Fall 2026 Season)

AYSO uses a school-year registration system to place players in the correct division. Divisions are assigned by birth year using the window August 1 – July 31. A player remains in the same division for the entire membership year (Aug 1–Jul 31).

Age Group Chart: Fall 2026

AYSO Age Groups for Fall 2026

Division	Birthdate Range
6U	Aug 1, 2020 – Jul 31, 2021
8U	Aug 1, 2018 – Jul 31, 2020
10U	Aug 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2018
12U	Aug 1, 2014 – Jul 31, 2016
14U	Aug 1, 2012 – Jul 31, 2014
16U	Aug 1, 2010 – Jul 31, 2012
18U	Aug 1, 2008 – Jul 31, 2010

How It Works

Find the player’s date of birth.
Match it to the birthdate range in the chart.
That division applies for the full membership year (Aug 1–Jul 31).

This system keeps players grouped by age in line with school calendars and U.S. Soccer standards.

Interactive Age Determination Tool

<!-- AYSO Age Calculator (single-file, no external deps) -->
<div id="ayso-age-calc" style="max-width:520px;margin:0 auto;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">
  <div style="background:#08529f;padding:24px;border-radius:20px;">
    <div style="background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:28px;box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.25);">
      <h2 style="margin:0 0 6px 0;font-size:28px;font-weight:800;text-align:center;color:#111">AYSO Age Calculator</h2>
      <p style="margin:0 0 16px 0;text-align:center;opacity:.8">Fall 2026 &amp; Spring 2027</p>
      <div style="background:#f8f9fa;border-radius:12px;padding:12px;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55">
        Enter your child's birthdate to determine their division.
      </div>
      <div style="margin-bottom:14px;">
        <label for="aysoBirth" style="display:block;margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600">Child's Birthdate</label>
        <input id="aysoBirth" type="date" max="2027-07-31"
               style="width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border:2px solid #e9ecef;border-radius:12px;font-size:16px;box-sizing:border-box;">
      </div>
      <button id="aysoBtn" type="button"
              style="width:100%;padding:12px 14px;background:#08529f;color:#fff;border:0;border-radius:12px;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer">
        Calculate Division
      </button>
      <div id="aysoOut" aria-live="polite"
           style="display:none;margin-top:16px;padding:14px;border-radius:12px;text-align:center"></div>
      <noscript><p style="margin-top:12px;text-align:center">Enable JavaScript to use the calculator.</p></noscript>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

<script>
(function(){
  function fmt(d){return d.toLocaleDateString("en-US",{month:"long",day:"numeric",year:"numeric"});}

  // Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 membership year ranges (AYSO school-year matrix: Aug 1 – Jul 31)
  // Use 18U (AYSO). If your Region uses 19U, change the last label to "19U".
  var divisions = [
    { name:"4U (Playground)", start:new Date(2022,7,1), end:new Date(2023,6,31) },
    { name:"5U (Schoolyard)", start:new Date(2021,7,1), end:new Date(2022,6,31) },
    { name:"6U", start:new Date(2020,7,1), end:new Date(2021,6,31) },
    { name:"8U", start:new Date(2018,7,1), end:new Date(2020,6,31) },
    { name:"10U", start:new Date(2016,7,1), end:new Date(2018,6,31) },
    { name:"12U", start:new Date(2014,7,1), end:new Date(2016,6,31) },
    { name:"14U", start:new Date(2012,7,1), end:new Date(2014,6,31) },
    { name:"16U", start:new Date(2010,7,1), end:new Date(2012,6,31) },
    { name:"18U", start:new Date(2008,7,1), end:new Date(2010,6,31) }
  ];

  function findDivision(iso){
    var b = new Date(iso);
    for(var i=0;i<divisions.length;i++){
      var d = divisions[i];
      if(b >= d.start && b <= d.end) return {name:d.name, start:fmt(d.start), end:fmt(d.end)};
    }
    return null;
  }

  var btn = document.getElementById('aysoBtn');
  var out = document.getElementById('aysoOut');
  btn.addEventListener('click', function(){
    var val = document.getElementById('aysoBirth').value;
    if(!val){
      out.style.display='block';
      out.style.background='#fee2e2'; out.style.border='2px solid #ef4444';
      out.innerHTML = "<strong>Please enter a valid birthdate.</strong>";
      return;
    }
    var res = findDivision(val);
    out.style.display='block';
    if(res){
      out.style.background='#d1fae5'; out.style.border='2px solid #10b981';
      out.innerHTML =
        "<div style='font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px'>Your child qualifies for:</div>"+
        "<div style='font-size:26px;font-weight:800;color:#08529f;margin:6px 0'>"+res.name+"</div>"+
        "<div style='opacity:.8'>Birth dates: "+res.start+" – "+res.end+"</div>"+
        "<div style='opacity:.8;margin-top:6px'>Valid for Fall 2026 &amp; Spring 2027 seasons</div>";
    } else {
      out.style.background='#fee2e2'; out.style.border='2px solid #ef4444';
      out.innerHTML = "<strong>We couldn't match this birthdate.</strong> Please contact your local AYSO Region.";
    }
  });
})();
</script>

Notes for EXTRA, Alliance, and Competitive Teams

All players must meet AYSO’s age eligibility using the school-year matrix above.
Playing down into a younger division is not permitted.
Playing up may be considered only when developmentally appropriate and approved by the Region (and per any Area/Section rules).
Alliance teams may follow league-specific labels, but AYSO registration and eligibility still use the same age matrix.

Guiding Principle

Age determination exists to create safe, developmentally appropriate playing environments that are consistent across AYSO.

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