Divisions are the age and gender groupings used for AYSO Programs.
Division names commonly include three components:
- A number referring to an age,
- A "U" meaning "under", and
- Either B indicating boys, or G indicating girls.
Examples:
6UB means boys under age 6 (5)
12UG means girls under age 12 (10,11)
The charts below lists Region 60's Divisions starting CORE 2026 Season. There are separate boys and girls divisions at each age level, while Schoolyard is typically co-ed.
| Schoolyard | August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
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| 6U | August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
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| 8U | August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2020 |
| 10U | August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2018 |
| 12U | August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2016 |
| 14U | August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2014 |
| 16U | August 1, 2010 - July 31, 2012 |
| Schoolyard** | 4 | 3 | May play 3v3 or 4v4 | Jamboree |
| 6U | 5
| 3 | 4v4 | Friendlies*** |
| 8U | 6, 7 | 3 | 5v5 | Friendlies*** |
| 10U | 8, 9 | 4 | 7v7 | Standing/Playoffs |
| 12U | 10, 11 | 4 | 9v9 | Standing/Playoffs |
| 14U | 12, 13 | 5 | 11v11 | Standing/Playoffs |
| 16U | 14, 15 | 5 | 11v11 | Standing/Playoffs |
**Schoolyard is an introductory program designed for children age 4 to develop fundamental motor skills.
***Friendlies are games where scores and standings are not recorded.
Region 60 Play up request process is as follows:
Parent(s) must submit a play up request by email to the Regional Commissioner (RC), Safety Director (SD), Coach Administrator (RCA), the Division Coordinator (DC) for the division in which the player is age-eligible.
Once received, the RC, SD, RCA, and DC will review and discuss each request on a case-by-case basis. As a general rule, we prefer not to move players up unless remaining in their assigned division would be a disservice to the player’s development.
Decisions are based on several factors, including total player registration numbers, the number of teams that can be formed given volunteer availability, and whether the move would negatively impact either division.
Board Member email addresses can be found HERE.National Rules & Regulations Section I, Paragraph 1
AYSO’s National Rules and Regulations define AYSO’s Standard Age Divisions, consistent with US Soccer’s Player Development Initiatives, AYSO’s Age-Appropriate Coaching methodologies, and in the best interest of the player. From time to time, Regions may receive requests from parents for their child to be placed in an age division other than their standard division. These requests for an exception should be handled on a case-by-case basis annually and considered in the context of what is in the best interest of both the specific child as well as those children affected by the exception. In the vast majority of cases, placement in an age division other than that recommended by AYSO's National Rules and Regulations, is strongly discouraged.
Requests to “play up” in the next older age division may be considered if doing so would be of genuine benefit to the child socially, developmentally, as well as athletically and as long as:
- The Region secures formal written consent from the parents for their child and confirming that they believe their child is developmentally ready for that age division. Parents should acknowledge that this exception does not guarantee that future exceptions will be granted.
- The Region determines that the child is developmentally able to safely play and compete in the next division. Children restricted by age from heading the ball should not be allowed to play up in a division where heading the ball is allowed.