US lacrosse came up with aug 31st as a cutoff date. I just don't see why they can't enforce that date. Why is it hard for them to see this. It makes youth lacrosse more safe and fair. For example,Watching an 11 yr old play really well against a 9 and 10 yr old team. I as that kids parent would be happy my son played well, but in the back of my head, I'd be saying he did it against younger kids. Whether one wants to admit it or not, it puts a little asterik next to that players performance. Having a cutoff date that is enforced eliminates that.