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[quote=Anonymous]United FA, matching other clubs, case by case to play up

https://www.unitedfa.org/competitive-new-age-group

Can players Play Up?

Playing up is determined by UFA's technical staff based on:

Skill

Maturity

Developmental needs

A player who is selected to play up for one season may continue to play up during additional seasons, or be placed back with his/her appropriate peer group at some point.

As in previous years, any player who wants to attend tryouts for an older age group must obtain advance approval from GFR technical leadership to do so. He/She should talk to his/her current coach about, or reach out to the appropriate Age Group Director with, his/her request. Approval of such requests will be determined by technical leadership, with coaching staff input. Current GFR travel players will typically only play up if they are competitive and match the skill level to be placed on the top team in the age group they are seeking to play up in. Player development is unique to each player, and determinations about playing up will be made by technical staff through discussions with the parent(s) and player.

Are exceptions permitted?

Yes, but only under specific developmental circumstances.

All exceptions must be:

• Recommended by the Coach and AGL

• Reviewed and finalized by the Coach, AGL and Program Director

If my child is in a higher grade but born in Aug–Sept, can they play up?

When a player’s birth date places them in a younger age group than their current school grade, the club will review the situation on a case-by-case basis to determine whether keeping the player with their grade-level peers is appropriate.

Can my player play down an age group?

No, per US Club and US Youth Soccer Rules and Regulations, no players are allowed to play down an age group, regardless of size, skill or handicaps.  Even if a doctor’s excuse is received requesting that the player play down an age group, we still would not be able to grant that request.[/quote]

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