Sad thing in this whole age based vs grade issue is PAL, who promotes fair competition, etc etc is grade based? They should at least go age based, but for some reason they don’t. Would love to hear from PAL reps as to why? They actually brought this to a vote about 10 years ago and it was not passed.
Who makes these decisions? It Needs to change to age base. Parents should petition
Why would they? The governing body for USA Lacrosse doesn't even have a clear stance on the issue.
I was once told that, to maintain numbers and grow the game its best to have kids play with their friends/peers. Friends/peers are usually in the same grade. The reason it will NEVER change is down to recruiting. College coaches dont care how old you are. That said, they do know a kid who is only getting the advantage because of the extra year and when comparing to a kid on age performing at the same level they will take the on age kid because there is more upside. The top echelon holdbacks light it up and would generally be very good on age anyway.
