How are players and teams organized in AYSO?
Players are separated by gender and by age. See the age grouping chart below to determine your child’s division. For example, GU8 refers to the “girls under 8” division. Players in this division are typically seven-year-old girls in second grade. BU10 (“boys under 10) primarily comprises nine-year-old boys in third grade. A Division Commissioner (DC) oversees each division. The DC is responsible for forming teams and assigning players and coaches to the teams. Parents are always assigned to coach or assistant coach their own children. The DC attempts to balance the teams in terms of skill level and experience, and actively manages the division throughout the season, mentoring coaches, receiving feedback from parents, and facilitating the smooth operation of the division. There are nine boys’ divisions and nine girls’ divisions in Region 109. You can find the names of the division commissioners and their email addresses by going to www.mpsoccer.org and clicking on the “Board Members” li
