[Belfry0304]

I'm not so sure the new rule on holdbacks in MS will make that much of a difference. Coaches will get the word out to parents and they will adjust accordingly. The only change that will be forthcoming is that students will now start repeating 5th grade instead of 6th, 7th or 8th.

Also, there needs to be some clarification on the rule. With the rule taking effect during the 2014-15 school year, does that mean students will be able to stay back next year and participate during the 2014-15 season and students that stay back during the 2014-15 year will be accountable under this rule? Or, is this the last year that students will be able to repeat a grade and be eligible the following school year?

Also, Not all Middle Schools in Kentucky consist of 6th - 8th grade. For the school systems that do not include 6th grade in MS Sports, I'm not sure this will be an issue for students repeating the 6th grade since they do not compete at the MS level.

Obviously there are numerous advantages to staying back, while the kids want to stay back for sports the adults are more inclined to it because the advantages of it academically and in maturity. What kid is going to want to stay back, because Daddy says it'll help him later, and not play? Not a single one... and I can count on one hand the number of kids who will agree to stay behind a grade at 10 years old. I agree with not allowing students to hold back in high school but not in middle school.