Agree, the that size can be a concern, but if they have the skill and maturity to compete at that level then they should be given the opportunity to earn their spot.
Schools need to do what is best for the students in their care and place them accordingly. There is no one blanket answer bc it is so individualized. If the girls have the skills and maturity ( all facets of such) then their age and grade level should not be a factor. Holding back these girls is stripping away their opportunities and if they can, then they should.
I suspect the complaints will come from those that feel threatened. However,should the young ladies that practice and enjoy this year round be penalized for being dedicated, hard working and talented?
Any precedent for this? Suffolk? Nassau?
Is playing for your middle school, or even JV, as a 7th or 8th grader being PENALIZED now? If the player will definitely help the varsity team (or JV) WIN MORE GAMES, then bring her up. If not, let her play MS or JV, which makes those teams better, and maybe even the girls around her. At the same time, you'll be allowing the older girls, who've also put their time in, to keep playing, and improving, without hurting the varsity team, or anyone else!
