What age group does my child fall under?
Age Chart
NEW US YOUTH SOCCER AGE MATRIX
Illinois Youth Soccer implemented the new age matrix starting in the 2016-2017 seasonal year.
Calendar Year
Effective January 2017, the grouping of players will change nationwide, with encouraged adoption of best practices in August of 2016. U.S. Soccer has mandated that all United States youth soccer programs go back to calendar birth years to align with international standards and Youth National Team programs.
US Youth Soccer and Illinois Youth Soccer will implement the best practice of calendar year age grouping for player registration beginning with the 2016-2017 soccer year for US Youth Soccer programs and competitions. The new matrix will come into effect beginning August 1, 2016.
Determining Birth Year
US Soccer explains that birth year registration should be calculated based on the year in which the season ENDS. For example, if a season begins in the fall of 2016 and ends in the summer of 2017 (ex: 2016-2017 season), the players would be registered based on their age in the year 2017. Competitions that take place in a single year (ex: fall of 2017 only) should use that year to determine birth year. To simplify determining the age group, just subtract the birth year from the year the season ends.
Year Season Ends - Birth Year = Age Group:
2018-2019 - 2003 = U16
2018-2019 - 2008 = U11
I would love to help and maybe even coach a team, how do I do that?
Great! We are always looking for coaches! Our coaches and volunteers make our league possible. Please email us at maskyouthsoccer@gmail.com and let us know that you are interested in helping out.
What field does my child's league play on?
We have 7 Divisions which play on their respective fields:
I'm a first time soccer parent...what can I expect?
How do I register my child for soccer?
Click on the "Leagues" tab at the top of our website, then click "Soccer", then select a league to sign up for based on your child's age. Click here for a list of leagues offered: Soccer League Registration
What is included in the cost of registration?
- All practices and games for (1) soccer season (Spring or Fall)
- (1) Team t-shirt
- (1) Pair of soccer socks
What is Sideline Etiquette?
How long does practice last?
Your player's coach will determine actual practice lengths and schedule but below is a list of common practice durations:
- Practices for players six and younger should be no more than an 45 minutes
- 8U players practice one hour
- 10U players are about an hour and 15 minutes
- Older players practice for about an hour and a half
What is the cost?
Fees vary according to age group and can be found within the online registration form here: Soccer League Registration
What is the soccer season?
Marshall Soccer holds (2) seasons:
- Spring: April thru May
- Fall: September thru October
What does my child need to bring to practice?
A soccer ball, soccer cleats, shin guards and plenty of water.
What size ball do you use?
How to Register Multiple Children.docx