Greater Howard “Club” Lacrosse Conference Bylaws & League Rules
These are the only two clauses relevant to grade and date of birth (age):
"The Conference follows a grade-based system based on the player’s current grade level. Players who are participating in any high-school level program such as a high school freshman, JV-B, junior varsity, or varsity team are now eligible for the 8th grade division."
"Each player's full name, date of birth, grade, parent’s cell number and jersey number must appear on this form (these fields are required when filling out form)."
There is no proof required regarding date of birth and grade. A parent could be asked/told what to fill in for date of birth and grade. The rosters are not made public. The clause allowing a high school freshman, JV-B, junior varsity, or varsity team" to play in the "8th grade division" opens the door for older aged boys playing on 2026 teams.
Has this always been the case? Can a high school Junior be playing on an 8th grade team? It contradicts itself in saying it follows a grade-based system but then says high school players are eligible. Odd.
They're not talking about HS juniors - they're talking about 8th graders "participating in any high-school level program such as a high school freshman, JV-B, junior varsity, or varsity team" to be eligible.
That's highly unusual these days. I "played" (rode the bench) as a JV 8th grader because we had no middle school team, and also that was 1988. Don't worry, I flamed out by 11th grade, so no Mega Chad victory stories here.
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