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So we all know that for IO6 and IOC6 USASF age grid says athletes must be 17 and older by August 31, 2011, right?
I know of a team that will be competing at a worlds bid event in Canada, and the coach is knowingly having more than one athlete who is currently 16 years old compete with the team. This coach has told the team not to worry, that they found a "rule" that allows athletes on IO and IOC 6 teams to be 17 as of December 31, 2012, so what they're doing is fine. The team is new and very young and aren't questioning this at all. It clearly states on the EPs website that they follow the USASF age grids (obviously since they're eligible to hand out bids).
My issues with this go far beyond the obvious. I am helping out a team that will also be competing in the same division at the same competition, so I have a small dog in this fight. I cannot "prove" that the team is using under age athletes, other than I've spoken with members of the team and they've told me it's going on.
What do you fierce boarders think I should do? Approach the coach directly? Contact the EP and let them know? I know the answer should be obvious, but we're in such a small cheerleading market and the teams here work so closely that I'm trying to think of a way to make this right, without rocking the boat too violently.
Any input would be so appreciated.
I know of a team that will be competing at a worlds bid event in Canada, and the coach is knowingly having more than one athlete who is currently 16 years old compete with the team. This coach has told the team not to worry, that they found a "rule" that allows athletes on IO and IOC 6 teams to be 17 as of December 31, 2012, so what they're doing is fine. The team is new and very young and aren't questioning this at all. It clearly states on the EPs website that they follow the USASF age grids (obviously since they're eligible to hand out bids).
My issues with this go far beyond the obvious. I am helping out a team that will also be competing in the same division at the same competition, so I have a small dog in this fight. I cannot "prove" that the team is using under age athletes, other than I've spoken with members of the team and they've told me it's going on.
What do you fierce boarders think I should do? Approach the coach directly? Contact the EP and let them know? I know the answer should be obvious, but we're in such a small cheerleading market and the teams here work so closely that I'm trying to think of a way to make this right, without rocking the boat too violently.
Any input would be so appreciated.