ALBERTA SOCCER PROVINCIAL COMPETITION AGE CATEGORIES
ALBERTA SOCCER PROVINCIAL COMPETITION AGE CATEGORIES
During the ASA Special General Meeting on November 4, 2017, the membership voted to redefine the Alberta Soccer age groups. This Age group adjustment will enable Alberta Soccer to align with U15 and U17 Canada Soccer National Competitions.
The new age group categories are as follows:
- U19
- U17
- U15
- U13
For U12 and younger age groups, Alberta Soccer recommends the following formats:
- U11 – 8 v 8 (including goalkeeper)
- U9 – 7 v 7 (including goalkeeper)
- U7 – 5 v 5 (including goalkeeper)
- U5 – 3 v 3 (no goalkeeper)
The following Age Groups for Youth Provincial Competitions will be in effect for the 2018 Outdoor Season:
- U19 Boys and Girls – Tier 2, 3, 4
- U17 Boys and Girls – Tier 1, 2, 3, 4
- U15 Boys and Girls – Tier 1, 2, 3, 4
- U13 Boys and Girls – Tier 1, 2, 3, 4
The following Age Groups for City Finals Competitions will be in effect for the 2018 Outdoor Season:
- U19 Boys and Girls – Tier 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- U17 Boys and Girls – Tier 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- U15 Boys and Girls – Tier 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- U13 Boys and Girls – Tier 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- U11 Boys and Girls – Tier 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
