[Colonel Kill]

Barrell and Colonel,

Please believe me when I tell you that this is a very important issue to the KYMSFA. I say it is important to the KYMSFA and the main reason isn't the "competitive" part of why someone would allow this to happen (ie. hold the kid back so he is bigger, older, faster, etc. in a future grade).

The KYMSFA adopted the current rule with the intent being to honor the way the KHSAA has set up their system with regards for a player's age as a Senior in High School. Also, a majority of the members of the KYMSFA's conference rules are similar with the August 1st deadline as well.

Thank you both. Excellent discussion here and something that we all agree should put the STUDENT'S acutal needs first versus a potential athletic success or advantage.

Thanks and I aagree some very good discussion on the issue. I think what you guys have done with the KYMSFA is very good for middle school sports. And I am sure the KYMSFA will continue to work and strive to make the sport better and put the student first. We all want to be competitive but we should not look past what is in the best interest of our kids to do so. Coaches should be teaching life and fundamentals in an effort to have kids going on to a high school team and contributing and becoming fine young men, not holding them back just to win or dominate a league. I am sure from past converstaions you that you are one that has the kids interest in mind first and want to let you and the other guys involved with the KYMSFA know your efforts are appreciated.