We apologize, but AYSO National does not permit players to play-down to a younger division.
AYSO National defines which division a player should be assigned based on the child’s age on August 1st and this is the youngest division in which a child is eligible.
| Division | Typical Age | Typical Grades | Age Cut-off Dates by Date of Birth | Game Sizes | Team Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U06 | 5 | K | 8-1-04 thru 12-1-05 | 4 v 4 | 7-8 |
| U07 | 6 | 1 | 8-1-03 thru 7-31-04 | 5 v 5 | 7-8 |
| U08 | 7 | 2 | 8-1-02 thru 7-31-03 | 7 v 7 | 9-10 |
| U10 | 8-9 | 3-4 | 8-1-00 thru 7-31-02 | 9 v 9 | 12 |
| U12 | 10-11 | 5-6 | 8-1-98 thru 7-31-00 | 9 v 9 | 12-13 |
| U14 | 12-13 | 7-8 | 8-1-96 thru 7-31-98 | 11 v 11 | 14-15 |
| U16 | 14-15 | 9-10 | 8-1-94 thru 7-31-96 | 11 v 11 | 14-18 |
| U19 | 16-18 | 11-12 | 8-1-91 thru 7-31-94 | 11 v 11 | 14-18 |
