[voljacketfan]

Good or Bad, it is a moot point since it is legal. Currently there is no ruling on the matter and if an athlete meets the Aug. 1st rule, then they are fine until KHSAA or KYMSFA passes a rule saying otherwise. I agree that early in MS you see a big differnce most of the time, but some kids are late bloomers and will be bigger and better in HS and even beyond.

Some schools have been doing this for years and nothing was really ever said, now that others are doing it and having success, it is all of a sudden a major issue? I have seen the benefits that holding a child back has to offer. Social, Emotional, Physical maturating often translates into Self-Confidence and Leadership Qualities.

Here is my problem. My 12 tear old is playing against 15yr old boys. He has matured and gained at a level to compete with them for positions. He has seen the dedication of these player to get better, when they move up I do not see the competitiveness to improve. He already leads other seventh graders. Maturity does not have an age requirement. It is a learned trait. :biggrin: