Sorry, but I just can't buy that argument. When girls are encouraged/expected to participate in winter leagues, indoor practice, and stick skills training over the winter, I would like to think that when there is a tournament being played two weeks before the season that they would be given the opportunity to participate. Again, this is months removed from the Yellow Jacket tournament season. There were a dozen other town teams involved in this age group. The true agenda of the coach is clear to those who are paying attention. If you are going to take on the responsibility of administrator/coach, then have the balls to do the right thing for ALL the girls, not just your own. This is the last I'll post on this subject. I look forward to reading more comments on how we should not be wasting our time with those rotten 12 year olds who are not yet dedicating their lives to lacrosse.