It’s an AGE BASED tourney!!! If kids qualify for bday then they can play regardless of grade. If the fall 05s lived in GC, RVC, Manhasset CSH they would be held to start K later. This Denver will evolve to tryouts specifically for this tourney. Then regular season team
Spoken like a true Express holdback dad. Let me guess, your kid lost to the 91 Bandits in the WSYL last year, so you and the rest of your ‘23 Express dads want to go for round two this year, against the ‘24s. What a concept! Next thing you know, 91 will be doing the same thing. It’ll be a great reunion for you guys! Express ‘23 vs 91 Bandits ‘23. The great rematch, for the ‘24 crown!
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My kid is not on Express or 91. But you don't even know what you are arguing about. The 2023's dropping down for the qualifier were all on the b team. They were not at Denver last year. Let the kids play if they can produce a dob certificate. Enforcing age rules Is the best thing that ever happened to this sport. I don't Care what grade a kid is in, if they are all 1yr apart and can prove it. so be it.
My name is Mike Chan and I endorse this post. Until I find another rule to exploit.
the point that you are missing is that these teams have been playing together for years and the year of the WSYL, the clubs go out and find any kids they can from their other 2023 teams that can join and play. Its not about the best team who wins its about the club that can poach the most players that are borderline eligible. this tournament is tainted now. all the big clubs are failing the kids when it comes to this tournament. . See the big picture.
Imagine being a 12 year old on the lower rung of one of these teams, attending every practice, playing every tournament, then the team makes it and.....oh sorry I know you're on the team, but, you're not going.
