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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This post from US Club Soccer back in June implies that they anticipate clubs will do "force-ups" where Aug-Sep players will automatically be asked to play up an age group to be with their school age group. https://usclubsoccer.org/age-group-cut-off-update-for-2026-27-season/

Our child's team of 18 has 5 Aug-Dec players. Three of them will likely be "force-ups" since they are in the older grade with the rest of the team, and the other two will presumably move to the younger age group. Not yet confirmed by the club, but this would lend itself to a consistent approach and could be replicated across dozens of teams.[/quote]Players would be forced to play up if they want to play with school grade friends. And 3 teams so far said only exceptional get to play up an age group so players wanting to play up with their school grade friends seem blocked from doing so.[/quote]

Which travel club has teams made up of mostly school classmates and friends?[/quote]I believe it also applies to rec but this is what was written, "Second, an Aug. 1 age group cut-off best aligns soccer age groups with school year ages, maximizing the number of players who participate in soccer programs with their school-year friends."[/quote]
Keep posting + join the party.

Theres a very angry troll that is trying to hide from players playing with their grade. Eventually they'll give up with a giant L.[/quote]

Ok Crazy August Guy. Sure.

Here are a bunch more for you to peruse. All regarding the age change. [b]Please post your links please![/b] I am sure you have some right?

https://www.nvasoccer.com/age-group-change-faqs
Can my player play up an age group to remain with her current team?

Approval for play ups are a coach and technical staff decision based on what is best for the individual player. Skill level, maturity, and overall development needs are the main factors considered. Generally, play ups will be approved only in exceptional circumstances

https://www.pwsi.org/copy-of-2026-2027-age-group-changes

Q: Can players play up an age group?

A: Playing up is a coaching and technical decision based primarily on the player’s skill level, soccer maturity, and overall development needs. While Prince William Courage allows flexibility in certain cases, playing up is the exception rather than the rule. Each situation is carefully evaluated by the technical staff to ensure it is in the best interest of both the individual player and the team.

https://www.ncfcyouth.com/birth-year-changes

CNL/ECNL-RL Program
2026-27 Age Group Structure

As of the 2026–27 season, the new standard will shift to a seasonal model, with age groups defined from August 1 to July 31.

https://rushsoccer.com/age-group-change-resources/
 Will my player be allowed to ``move up`` with their friends/teammates if they fall into the lower age group?

We generally encourage players to participate within their designated age group to ensure appropriate development, competition balance and alignment with the new age group cutoff dates.

VA Revolution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1voFxisvjkZG4FD3lBlZF2JA3T0w4nvErzwQaF1g5Z5M/edit?tab=t.0

What if my child was held-back or “red-shirted”?
Placement of the player is ultimately based on age eligibility, not their grade in school. [/quote]

Hold backs better hit the summer school if they want to play college ball.  Just sayin…[/quote]

Or, just get bio-banded.[/quote]

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