Competitive Play Up Policy

Should your child “Play Up?” Please read below for considerations.

All Players are expected to tryout for their birth year age group.

In cases of exceptional talent, the Competitive Committee will consider evaluating players who are among the TOP FIVE (5) players OF THE AGE GROUP they wish to tryout for. You must complete the form using the button below. Upon consultation with the player’s previous coaches, if the player is granted the ability to tryout for an older age group, a petition must be completed (see button below). This process must take place PRIOR TO THE TRYOUT. Coaches, Trainers, and Competitive Coaching Steering Committee members will evaluate the player and determine whether he/she is eligible to remain with that older age group for the duration of tryouts or if he/she will be sent back to tryout for their age pure / birth year team.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as Granite Bay FC seeks to comply with USSF’s age group mandate.


2024-25 Age Matrix

Birth Year
Age Group
Format
Ball Size
Half Length
2016
U9
7v7
4
25
2015
U10
7v7
4
25
2014
U11
9v9
4
30
2013
U12
9v9
4
30
2012
U13
11v11
5
35
2011
U14
11v11
5
35
2010
U15
11v11
5
40
2009
U16
11v11
5
40
2008
U17
11v11
5
45
2007-2006
U19
11v11
5
45