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 | 8-1-05 thru 12-1-06 | 4 v 4 | 7-8 |
| U07 | 6 | 1 | 8-1-04 thru 7-31-05 | 5 v 5 | 7-8 |
| U08 | 7 | 2 | 8-1-03 thru 7-31-04 | 7 v 7 | 9-10 |
| U10 | 8-9 | 3-4 | 8-1-01 thru 7-31-03 | 9 v 9 | 12 |
| U12 | 10-11 | 5-6 | 8-1-99 thru 7-31-01 | 9 v 9 | 12-13 |
| U14 | 12-13 | 7-8 | 8-1-97 thru 7-31-99 | 11 v 11 | 14-15 |
| U16 | 14-15 | 9-10 | 8-1-95 thru 7-31-97 | 11 v 11 | 14-18 |
| U19 | 16-18 | 11-12 | 8-1-92 thru 7-31-95 | 11 v 11 | 14-18 |
