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Age Groups

Kaneland United SC programs follow different age group guidelines.

Recreational & Little Knights programs follow "school grade" guidelines with an September 1 / August 31 cutoff. This allows players who go to school together to play together.

Below are age grouping charts for each of the Club's programs.

Recreational & Little Knights Age Groups

Kaneland United SC Recreational and Little Knights programs follow the SCHOOL YEAR age bandings and not US Soccer age bandings. Please note the differences in the age groups with recreational soccer following an August 1 - July 31 cutoff and not a calendar year.

To find your player's age group, find the row of their month of birth and match to the column with their year of birth.

Kaneland United SC Recreational & Little Knights Program Age Group Chart
Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 (School Year)
  2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
 January Little Knights U6 U6 U8 U8 U10 U10 U12 U12 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+          
February  Little Knights  U6 U6 U8 U8 U10 U10 U12 U12 13+ 13+  13+ 13+         
March  Little Knights  U6 U6 U8 U8 U10 U10 U12 U12 13+ 13+  13+ 13+          
April  Little Knights  U6 U6 U8 U8 U10 U10 U12 U12 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+          
May  Little Knights  U6 U6 U8 U8 U10 U10 U12 U12 13+ 13+  13+ 13+          
June  Little Knights  U6 U6 U8 U8 U10 U10 U12 U12 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+         
July  Little Knights  U6 U6 U8 U8 U10 U10 U12 U12 13+ 13+  13+ 13+          
 August                          Little Knights  U6 U6 U8 U8 U10 U10 U12 U12 13+ 13+  13+ 13+
September                           Little Knights  U6 U6 U8 U8 U10 U10 U12 U12 13+ 13+  13+ 13+
 October                          Little Knights  U6 U6 U8 U8 U10 U10 U12 U12 13+ 13+  13+ 13+ 
November                           Little Knights  U6 U6 U8 U8 U10 U10 U12 U12 13+ 13+  13+ 13+ 
December                           Little Knights  U6 U6 U8 U8 U10 U10 U12 U12 13+ 13+  13+ 13+ 

Codes of Conduct

Coach's Code

Enthusiastically support and practice the “Everyone Plays”, Good Sportsmanship” and “Positive Coaching”, philosophies of KYSO.

Be reasonable in your demands on a young player’s time, energy, enthusiasm and performance on the field.

Impress on your players that they must abide by the Laws of the Game at all times.

Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgment of referees and opposing coaches.

Ensure that your players’ soccer experience is one of fun and enjoyment (winning is only part of it). Players should never be yelled at or ridiculed for making mistakes or losing a game.

Set a good example and be generous with your praise when it is deserved. Children need a coach they can respect.

Keep informed of sound principles of coaching, growth and child development.

Check your equipment and playing facilities. They should meet safety standards and be appropriate for the age and ability of your players.

Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured child is ready to play again.


Parent's Code

As a parent, you play a special role in contributing to the needs and development of youngsters.

Through your encouragement and good example, you can help assure that all the boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. In KYSO, young people learn to work together, to sacrifice for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and deal appropriately with defeat – all while becoming physically fit and healthy. Best of all, they have fun.

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

Supporting your child by giving encouragement and showing interest in their team is very important.

Help you child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than victory – that way your child will always be a winner despite the outcome of the game!

ALWAYS BE POSITIVE

Parents serve as role models for their children. Become aware of this and work to be a positive role model. Applaud good plays by your child’s team as well as good plays by the opposing team.

Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports activities.

REMEMBER: YOUR CHILD WANTS TO HAVE FUN

Remember that your child is the one playing soccer, not you. It’s very important to let children establish their own goals – to play the game for themselves. Take care not to impose your own standards and goals on them.

Don’t put too heavy a burden on your child to win games. Surveys reveal that 72% of children would rather play for a losing team than ride the bench on a winning team.

Children play for the fun of playing.

REINFORCE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

Positive reinforcement is the best way to help your child achieve their goals and their natural fear of failure. Nobody likes to make mistakes. If your child does make one, remember it’s part of learning, so encourage your child’s efforts and point out the good things that your child accomplished.

DON’T BE A SIDELINE COACH OR REFEREE

Coaches and referees are usually parents just like you. They volunteer their time to help make your child’s youth soccer experience, a positive one. They need your support too.

That means refraining from coaching or refereeing from the sidelines. As a volunteer organization, there’s always an opportunity for you to take your interest in coaching or refereeing to the next level and become one yourself.


Player's Code

Play for the fun of it, not just to please your parents or coach

Play by the Laws of the Game.

Never argue with or complain about referee’s calls or decisions.

Concentrate on playing soccer with your best efforts. Work equally hard for your team as for yourself.

Be a good sport by cheering all good plays, whether it’s your team or your opponents.

Treat all players as you would like to be treated.

Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good. Don’t be a showoff or a ball hog.

Cooperate with your coaches, teammates, opponents and the referees.


Referee's Code

Always remember that the game is for the players. Player safety and fair play come first.

Study and learn the laws of the Game and understand the “spirit of the Laws”. Help fellow referees do the same.

Encourage and enforce the KYSO Philosophies of “Everyone Plays”, “PositiveCoaching” and “Good Sportsmanship”.

Respect other referees’ decisions and do not publicly criticize another official.

Wear the proper uniform and keep it in good condition.

Maintain good physicalcondition so you can keep up with the action.

Stay calm when confronted with emotional reactions from players, coaches and parents.

Honor accepted game assignments. In an emergency, find a replacement.

Support good sportsmanship with a kind word to players, coaches and parents of both teams when deserved.

Always be fair and impartial, avoiding conflicts of interest. Decisions based on personal bias are dishonest and unacceptable.