Please see below for the FA sanctioned age eligibility rules for the 2017/18 season.
Under 7
The player must be the age of 6 but must be under the age of 7. In addition school Year 1 players may begin to play in club matches after their 6th birthday.
Under 8
6-8 year olds, players with a minimum age of 6 and maximum 8 on 31 August 2017.
Under 9
8-9 year olds with minimum age 8 and maximum 9 on 31 August 2017.
Under 10
8-10 year olds with minimum age 8 and maximum 10 on 31 August 2017.
Under 11
Players who are 10 years old but aged under 11 on 31 August 2017
Under 12
Players who are 10 years old but aged under 12 on 31 August 2017.
Under 13
Minimum participation age is 11 years old. Player must under 13 years old on 31st August 2017
Under 14
Minimum participation age is 12 years old. Player must be under 14 years old on 31st August 2017
Under 15
Minimum participation age is 12 years old. Player must be under 15 years old on 31st August 2017
Under 16
Minimum participation age is 14 years old. Player must be under 16 years on 31st August 2017