Age divisions
The rightcompetition atevery stage.
Competition organized by age and appropriate playing format to create meaningful opportunities for player development.
Youth agesU8–U18By club demand and region
Formats5v5–11v11Developmentally appropriate
ProgramsBoys & girlsSeparate divisions where possible
PlacementTiersMultiple levels when numbers allow
Youth age divisions
U8 toU18.
- U8
- U9
- U10
- U11
- U12
- U13
- U14
- U15
- U16
- U17
- U18
Specific divisions offered each season depend on club participation and regional demand. UISLC publishes format, match duration, roster requirements and rules before the season.
How divisions are formed
More competitivegames.
- 01
Competitive levels where enough teams participate
- 02
Regional conferences to reduce unnecessary travel
- 03
Cross-regional competition, championships and cups
- 04
Playing up where competition rules allow
- 05
Player safety and appropriate placement first
- 06
Final divisions confirmed before each competition
