Catoosa Soccer Association

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Age Division Birthdates

	2025-26 Season	2026-27 Season
U-6	Born between Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020	Born between Aug 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021
U-7	Born between Jan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2019	Born between Aug 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020
U-8	Born between Jan 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018	Born between Aug 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019
U-9	Born between Jan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2017	Born between Aug 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018
U-10	Born between Jan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016	Born between Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017
U-11	Born between Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015	Born between Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016
U-12	Born between Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2014	Born between Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015
U-13	Born between Jan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2013	Born between Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014
U-14	Born between Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2012	Born between Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013
U-15	Born between Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2011	Born between Aug 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012
U-16	Born between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2010	Born between Aug 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011
U-17	Born between Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2009	Born between Aug 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010
U-18	Born between Jan 1, 2008 – Dec 31, 2008	Born between Aug 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009
U-19	Born between Jan 1, 2007 – Dec 31, 2007	Born between Aug 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008
U-20	Born between Jan 1, 2006 – Dec 31, 2006	Born between Aug 1, 2006 – July 31, 2007

For more information, see https://usclubsoccer.org/registration-player-age-groups

2) What will I need to buy for my soccer player?

Your Player will need to buy Soccer Cleats (NO TOE CLEAT), Shin Guards, Soccer Ball & Water Jug.

3) What Size Soccer Ball does my child need?

Size 3 - Players U4, U5, U6, U8

Size 4 - Players U10, U12

Size 5 - Players U14 and up

4) Where, When & How many practices each week?

Practices are held at the Rodger Berry Soccer Complex on the designated practice fields.

The coach will determine the time and days for practices.

Unless parents agree to more frequent or longer practices, practice sessions are limited as follows:

U4 teams once a week for no longer than 60 minutes.

U5-U8 teams twice a week for no longer than 60 minutes.

U9-U14 teams twice a week for no longer than 90 minutes.

5) When Does Seasons Start & End?

Spring Season starts the first weekend in March and runs until mid-May.

Fall Seasons starts the first Saturday after Labor Day and runs until mid-November.

6) Do Players receive any type of Trophy?

U4 - U6 Players will receive participation awards at the end of season.

U7 - U19 Teams must earn at least 1^st or 2^nd place in their division to receive trophies.

7) Will My Child need a Physical?

CSA does not Require physicals. However, it is recommended that each player to be cleared by the family physician.

8) Can my Child Play up or Play down an age Division?

No players are allowed to play down!

Players cannot play up more than one age division. For example, an 10 year old can move up to U12, but not U14. The parents have to submit a Play Up Request Form, which may be requested from the club registrar.