[drdrayandcooler]

I don't think anyone is objecting to holding "a" kid back (individual) for being undersized, or to mature etc... but I think the problem is when a team has several that are held back like 6 or 7 on a team. That is the case with some programs out there. I don't care what you say, when a team has 7 or 8 kids a year or two older than the other team that is a huge disadvantage to the non-hold back team or program. Put the ages beside the names on the roster and the team with more 14 year olds on the 7th grade team will win. That old saying "we grow em' big down here" doesnt mesh if they are two years older. Let me put together a 14-13 year old team and I will beat up on 12 year olds all day long too. However, certain teams and programs (along with parent support) are going to continue this and it is a shame.