Upcoming Age Group Changes for 2026-2027

U.S. Youth Soccer, the governing body for Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association (WYSA), Madison Area Youth Soccer Association (MAYSA), and Regent SC, will switch to using seasonal years to determine age groups starting in the 2026-2027 Playing Year.


To determine your player's age group and their program options, use the chart below:

Age Group Seasonal Year Program League
5U Aug. 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022 Recreational "Kinde" In-House League
6U Aug. 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021 Recreational In-House League
7U Aug. 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020 Recreational In-House League
8U Aug. 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019 Recreational In-House League
9U Aug. 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018 Recreational OR Developmental Alliance League OR MAYSA League
10U Aug. 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017 Recreational OR Developmental Alliance League OR MAYSA League
11U Aug. 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016 Developmental (Gold) OR Competitive (Blue) MAYSA League
12U Aug. 2, 2014 - July 31, 2015 Developmental (Gold) OR Competitive (Blue) MAYSA League
13U Aug. 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014 Developmental (Gold) OR Competitive (Blue) MAYSA League
14U Aug. 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013 Developmental (Gold) OR Competitive (Blue) MAYSA League
15U Aug. 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012 Competitive (High School) MAYSA League
16U Aug. 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011 Competitive (High School) MAYSA League
17U Aug. 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010 Competitive (High School) MAYSA League
18U Aug. 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009 Competitive (High School) MAYSA League
19U Aug. 2, 2007 - July 32, 2008 Competitive (High School) MAYSA League

*Players born in 2019 (7U) AND entering Kindergarten during the Fall (2025) are permitted to play on 6U "Kinde" teams.

** For 2025/26:  As permitted by MAYSA, players born in 2011 (15U) AND entering 8th grade for the Fall 2025 school year can play on a 14U team in either the Gold or Blue program.

Starting 2026/27:  If your player was born between August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012 AND will be in 8th grade, please

contact Regent about your options.

Any player entering high school must play in the High School program.


Fees by Program - Playing Year: Fall 2025 & Spring 2026

The fees listed below are for the 2025-26 Playing Year (Fall & Spring seasons).

For more information about what's included, see below.

Program Registration Fee Additional Fees Optional Fees
In-House - 6U-8U $180 Uniforms $12 ball
Alliance - 9U & 10U $200 Uniforms & Referees Tournaments & Winter Leagues
MAYSA - 9U & 10U $200 Uniforms, Trainers, Referees, & Tournaments Winter Leagues
Gold - 11U-14U $275 Uniforms, Trainers & Referees Tournaments & Winter Leagues
Blue - 11U-14U $275 Uniforms, Coach, Referee, & Tournaments Winter Leagues
High School $175 Uniforms, Coach, & Referees Tournaments & Winter Leagues

Additional and optional fees vary by age group and roster size.


Reminder: All players who registered in Fall are registered for Spring and should not register again.

  • Payment Plans


  • Financial Aid / Scholarships


  • Spring Only Registration

    Spring 2025-only registration will open in December 2024 for 6U, 7U, & 8U players.


    Spots are filled on a first come, first served basis.


    It is possible that new teams will be formed for the Spring 2025 season.


    Players 9U & Older must sign up for the waitlist.


    Players on the waitlist will be invited to complete registration & payment if a spot is available for them.


    Notes: Spring-only roster spots might not be available for all age groups, and some groups will have limited spots available. 


    Roster spots on Competitive teams are subject to offers and acceptance. 

Scholarship Eligibility & Info:

Con­sis­tent with Regent's mis­sion of encour­ag­ing par­tic­i­pa­tion by all inter­ested play­ers, Regent offers schol­ar­ships to all qual­i­fied families through the Robin Carre Scholarship Fund in an effort to reduce financial barriers.

Who Qualifies for Assistance?

  • Families who receive MMSD Free or Reduced Lunch
  • The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) free/reduced hot lunch criteria changes each year and can be found on the MMSD website.
  • Families who have extenuating circumstances

Regent uses both the information provided in this application AND the MMSD Free or Reduced Lunch program guidelines to determine scholarship eligibility and award amounts.


Scholarship Details:

  • Full and Partial scholarships are available.
  • Scholarships will cover some or all of the following fees:
  • Online registration fee**
  • Uniforms (may only be awarded every 2 years)
  • Referee fees (9U & older teams)
  • Coaching fees (MAYSA 9/10, Gold & Blue)
  • Tournament fees (MAYSA 9/10 & Blue, Gold if applicable)
  • We ask the parent/guardian to write a brief note explain­ing their request for assistance.
  • All requests are kept confidential, however some information may be shared with a recipient's coach and/or manager if necessary.

**Most scholarship recipients will be required to pay an acceptance fee to register, regardless of whether a full scholarship is awarded. If you want the acceptance fee waived, you must request it in the application BEFORE  registering your player.


Financial assistance is not automatically renewed each year. An application for assistance must be completed annually.


How to Apply

Step 1: Begin Financial Assistance Request Process

Login to PlayMetrics account.

Create an account if you don't already have one

Financial Aid applications are located in the Programs section.

Step-by-Step PlayMetrics Help Guide:

How to Request Financial Aid in PlayMetrics

Step 2: Complete Application

Applications must be completed BEFORE registering a player(s) and by the deadline* - you must check the box next to each player requesting financial assistance

*Deadlines vary depending on season and program.

Step 3: WAIT - Application in Review

You must WAIT for Regent to render a decision before registering a player(s)

Step 4: Decision Rendered

Once a decision has been made, applicants will be notified with details about the decision and next steps.

Watch your email for decision details!

Step 5: Register Player(s)

Register the player(s) for a Program in PlayMetrics

**Most scholarship recipients will be required to pay an acceptance fee to register, regardless of whether a full scholarship is awarded. If you want the acceptance fee waived, you must request it in the application BEFORE  registering your player.


Financial assistance is not automatically renewed each year. An application for assistance must be completed annually.


Financial Assistance Application

If you have any questions regarding financial assistance, please send an email to regentfinancialaidinfo.com