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Should Sport Team Be Allowed To Move Up One Year In Age Category?What liability exposure exists for adminstrators and coaches who allow a younger sports team to play up in an older age category?
The following question was asked by a visitor to our website:
I am struggling with a team playing up a year in age – U12 Boys moving¦lt;br />
to U13 Boys in soccer. What are your thoughts? Any know lawsuits. I am¦lt;br /> on the board and I want to be able to answer any questions. Our guest expert who is an attorney and professor, Gil Fried, provided the following answer:
I am not familiar with any lawsuits from a younger group moving up one age category. If they moved up several years the proportional difference in skill and size could open a door to liability. Since the potential for in jury exists at all soccer levels I would suggest that the children in the 12 year old group and their parents be sent a letter indicating the potential concern that since younger kids are playing against older kids there could be a chance for injuries. The letter should be clear and allow parents to pull their child if they are concerned without any retribution.
Source: Gil Fried, website: www.gilfried.com, blog: http://bizballz.blogspot.com/.
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