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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]More clubs are starting to get it

https://www.elmbrookunited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FAQ-Document.pdf

My player has an August birthday, and the age matrix has them playing with the grade below 
them. Will they be able to play with their grade level?
o Players with August birthdays will have the choice to play with their school year or stay 
with their age group. You will make this choice when registering for the fall season (Rec 
and Academy) or tryouts (Select).
o Whatever choice the player makes is for the entire year as rosters will be set after 
registration (Rec and Academy) or tryouts (Select).
o If a player is unhappy with their choice, they may change it for the 2027-2028 season.
o EBU highly recommends having a discussion with your current coach prior to making 
this decision. 
o For incoming Freshmen only – if your August birthday allows you the choice to play on 
the 8th grade team (U14), and you choose that option, you will need to commit to a full 
year with your EBU team and forgo your Freshman year of high school soccer.[/quote]Not ECNL.

Not forcing anyone to play up, it is only encouraged for best players (My player is very advanced for their age. Can they play up an age level?
o If your player is identified as a player who should play up, you will be contacted by the 
director of coaching. All decisions will be made by the coaching staff.)

Not in the DMV.

Not a top competitive club.

After all your searching if you are thinking that Elm in Wisconsin is some type of win for forcing club soccer into going grade year, you lost.

People know the benefits of being the oldest in an age group now and because of your findings, they know now that college coaches don't care what age group you are in, just that you play well enough, are eligible for college and have good enough grades.

You have done nothing but hurt your cause to force grade year on club to specifically try to help your daughter stay on hurt current club and not get cut because an August girl going back an age group is going to take her spot. [/quote]

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