Columbus Express Soccer Club

Travel Soccer players are placed on teams based on specific age groups, which are set by the US Youth Soccer Association. Columbus Express has boys and girls teams beginning with U9. Express U15 through U18 level teams are fielded only in the Spring season. Express U9 through U14 teams are fielded in both the Fall and Spring seasons.

The age charts below changes every year, and applies for the fall/spring seasons.

2006/2007 Season
Age Group	Birthdate
U9	after 7/31/97
U10	after 7/31/96
U11	after 7/31/95
U12	after 7/31/94
U13	after 7/31/93
U14	after 7/31/92
U15	after 7/31/91
U16	after 7/31/90
U17	after 7/31/89
U18	after 7/31/88

2007/2008 Season
Age Group	Birthdate
U9	after 7/31/98
U10	after 7/31/97
U11	after 7/31/96
U12	after 7/31/95
U13	after 7/31/94
U14	after 7/31/93
U15	after 7/31/92
U16	after 7/31/91
U17	after 7/31/90
U18	after 7/31/89

If your child is contemplating tryout out this year, please consult the age chart for the coming school year (fall/spring). For example, a player born on 8/1/93 is a U13 player (born after 7/31/93).