IMPORTANT DATES

In-House Soccer Registration (U7, U9, U11, & U13) - Closes July 31, 2026

45th Annual West Branch Soccer Camp - August 3-7, 2026.  The longest running sports camp in the County! See details below.

TBD - FIELD SESSION FOR NEW REFEREES (PA West). This session is still TBD and based on who/how many people complete the Grassroots Referee Online Certification Course. Sessions may be scheduled throughout the year based on interest. The online course must be completed before the Field Session can be scheduled. Learn more: https://www.pawest-soccer.org/become-a-referee/

WHICH AGE GROUP IS MY CHILD IN FOR 2026-2027?

U5 (Soccer Shots): Born August 1, 2021- July 31, 2024

U7: Born August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2021

U9: Born August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019

U11: Born August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2017

U13: Born August 1, 2013 - July 31, 2015

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Following extensive review and discussion, US Youth Soccer, AYSO, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, beginning in the 2026/27 season/registration year.  

This change will better align with youth soccer with the school calendar and reduce situations where players are placed in a different age group than their classmates.  

Why the Change?  

The new August-July age group cycle is designed to: 

Align youth soccer with the academic calendar 

Align with other youth sports typically grouped by graduation year

Reduce the number of “trapped” or “forced-up” players 

Simplify communication for clubs, leagues, and families 

Support consistency across programs and levels of play 

This collective decision among national youth soccer organizations creates a unified structure that better supports player development and team formation throughout the country.