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 | 8/1/2006 through 12/1/2007 | 4 v 4 | 7-8 |
| U07 | 6 | 1 | 8/1/2005 through 7/3/2006 | 5 v 5 | 7-8 |
| U08 | 7 | 2 | 8/1/2004 through 7/31/2005 | 7 v 7 | 9-10 |
| U10 | 8-9 | 3-4 | 8/1/2002 through 7/31/2004 | 9 v 9 | 12 |
| U12 | 10-11 | 5-6 | 8/1/2000 through 7/31/2002 | 9 v 9 | 12-13 |
| U14 | 12-13 | 7-8 | 8/1/1998 through 7/31/2000 | 11 v 11 | 14-15 |
| U16 | 14-15 | 9-10 | 8/1/1996 through 7/31/1998 | 11 v 11 | 14-18 |
| U19 | 16-18 | 11-12 | 8/1/1993 through 7/31/1996 | 11 v 11 | 14-18 |
