Age Groups and Info | Lebanon Youth Soccer Association

Age groups are by BIRTH YEAR. e.g. for the 2023 season, if your player was born in 2017, then 2023-2017=6 so they will play in the U7 league. 2023-2012=11 so they will play in the U11 league, etc. It does not matter if the birth DAY is January 1 or December 31, the YEAR is all that matters for our registrations.

Spring Season Link – Follow this link for more information regarding the Spring Season age groups and rules

Autumn Academy Link – Follow this link for more information regarding the Autumn Academy structure

SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT:

We have had questions about what gear each age division will need. First, every player registered should either already have or will get TWO jerseys, one red and one grey. Each Spring Season we will also pass out a pair of soccer socks for that season. Everyone will need to get athletic shorts, and if desired, extra pairs of soccer socks. If your player wears glasses, they MUST have a strap on them for player safety. We also advise players do not wear jewelry of any kind (bracelets, necklaces, earrings, etc.) to the fields. This is for their safety as well as others around them. They will be asked to remove jewelry and we do not want anyone losing items at the fields.

U5 – We advise everyone have cleats and shin guards, but at this level there will not be any “competitive” play, so whatever your player is most comfortable in is best. It can be difficult to find shin guards that fit correctly at this age level as well, as you do not want the guards touching the player’s knee.

U7 and U9 – Cleats and shin guards are a requirement for player safety at this level. Make sure the shin guards do not reach your player’s knee for comfort/proper sizing.

U11 – U19 – Cleats and shin guards are a requirement for player safety at this level and will be checked by the Ref before each game.

For all age groups: Make sure your player does not have a front toe cleat on their cleats. A front toe cleat is for baseball or American football, NOT for soccer. Glasses straps are required for player safety. Make sure shin guards are INSIDE socks (do not put shin guards outside of socks and then pull them down over) and cannot be seen.

A properly equipped player for any age group has cleats, shin guards, socks covering shin guards completely, athletic shorts, jersey (for games), and a glasses strap, if bespectacled. No jewelry, and if your player has long hair, please make sure it is up and out of their face and not a distraction.

As always, if you have ANY questions, please feel free to ask, either via email or in person.