Age Group Transition for VOB Soccer Club - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A change in age group formation for clinic and intramurals for the fall 2025 season will transition from the current calendar year (January 1 - December 31) to a seasonal year based on the school calendar (September 1 - August 31). This adjustment aligns with the approach of US Youth Soccer and other major youth soccer organizations, including Long Island Junior Soccer League.

Age groups will be as follows for the fall 2025 season:

Intramurals - birth dates 9/1/17-8/31/19

Clinic - U4 (birth dates 9/1/21-8/31/22), U5 (birth dates 9/1/20-8/31/21), U6 (birth dates 9/1/19-8/31/20)

Please see below for some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) will help ensure a smooth transition:

1. What is the main change happening with age groups?

The age groups will be determined by a seasonal year (September 1 - August 31) instead of the calendar year (January 1 - December 31) for player registration.

2. Why is US Soccer making this change?

This change aligns with school-grade peers, which is expected to foster more socially cohesive teams and enhance the overall youth soccer experience for families.

3. When will this change take effect?

This change will begin at our club with the fall 2025 clinic and intra season.

4. How will I determine my child's new age group?

The age groups will be based on players born between September 1st and August 31st. For example, for the fall 2025 clinic and intra season, a player born between September 1, 2019, and August 31, 2020 would fall into the U6 clinic age group. A specific age group chart will be provided within the registration links that we'll be distributing.

5. Will my child be able to stay with their current team/friends?

Many players will now be able to stay with their school classmates/teammates. It is technically possible for existing teams to stay together, but some players born on or after September 1st might be considered "playing up" an age group if they remain with their current teammates.

6. Will my child be able to "play up" or "play down" an age group?

Players will continue to be allowed to "play up" (play in an older age group), but generally not to "play down".

7. Who can I contact if I have further questions?

Please direct any specific questions or concerns to any of the following members of our club:

Chris Schneider - christopherschneider99@gmail.com

Pat Goodwin - pvgoodwin@yahoo.com

Jeff Whalen - jeffjwhalen@aol.com

Brian O'Connor- bto00777@yahoo.com