A Question in regards to the Nassau County NY PAL Lacrosse League:
We have a player who participates in this league - His birthdate is in June of O4 (8yo) - For reasons we don't know - he is currently back in the 2nd grade (Should be 3rd grade) - In regards to the PAL rules, which were very vague -- Should he register for the 2nd grade division (once again) or the 3rd grade division? - We would like to be official, as well as ethical in this matter…… to be fair to the boy himself and to the boys he will be playing against - Might we add, the boy is a top tier player who would far exceed most players currently registering for the 1st/2nd grade division (Spring 2013) -- As far as 'Official PAL' rules - does 'age' supersede 'grade'?? -- Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated - thank you
Nassau County PAL Lacrosse See rules/regs
I think you need to speak to the parents first.
Any educator will tell you, you need to take the child's development into consideration (and I dont mean athletically).
How has the transition of being held back a year been for the child. Has the child played in any other sport? and how was that handled by the child (since soccer or football is generally age based).
For the child's benefit it maybe best to keep him in the year he is currently in. The school and the parents will have the answer NOT PAL. I hope PAL agrees.
