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Transitioning to an 8/1-7/31 age grouping is a return to the former grouping prior to 2017. Calendar birth year was mandated by
US Soccer when most youth soccer was previously using school age.
The mandate has been removed, allowing US Soccer Member Organizations the ability to group players as they see fit.
The majority of youth soccer is non-competitive/recreational. The benefits of youth sport participation are numerous, but USYS feels that the social elements are some of the most important.
• While using the calendar birth year age grouping USYS heard frequently from families asking for their children to play with their classmates
Using seasonal year grouping creates the fewest trapped players.
USYS feels that school year grouping promotes stronger team chemistry and retention by allowing children to play with their schoolmates and closest friends
Grouping by school year often places players in a more consistent emotional and physical developmental environment.
School age grouping will help college recruitment. Players of the same graduating class will be participating together in high-level
tournaments and showcase matches.[/quote]

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