AYSO uses a birth year registration in order to align with other American youth soccer program providers interpretation of the U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiatives.
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 MY2024 the division the player will be placed in will be determined based on their age on December 31, 2024.
To help in determining the proper age and division for players, the following chart is provided:
Birth Year | MY2024 |
1/1/20 - 9/1/21 | Playground |
2019 | 6U |
2018 | 8U |
2017 | 8U |
2016 | 10U |
2015 | 10U |
2014 | 12U |
2013 | 12U |
2012 | 14U |
2011 | 14U |
2010 | 16U |
2009 | 16U |
2008 | 18U |
2007 | 18U |