My son is a June 2009 birthday. Starting in 2007 elite.
He is an average sized kid and has no concerns. We've talked about it. I have more perspective and personally think it's unfair. But life is unfair. Interestingly, my son and his other on-age friends don't really care. Most just accept it as the way of life. Many even take it as a badge of honor competing against the big/older dogs.
If you have a TRUE problem, a TRUE safety concern, VOICE IT. Log a complaint with the league. Log a complaint to a tournament director. Write the president of USL about it likely hindering the growth of the sport.
Because complaining on the internet just isn't working. If you want it to change, do something more. There is some positive momentum to change it. Join in. Waiting for someone else to do it will mean more of the same. | 
