ASA 2012 Rule Change - Age ellibility

[andyh64000]

To me it makes sense to have the eligibility date coincide with school dates. My DD is the only one on the team in 7th grade, the rest are 8th grade.

I agree. I have always wondered why they didn't do this...especially since the season runs Sept-August.

 

[InsidePitch]

To me it makes sense to have the eligibility date coincide with school dates. My DD is the only one on the team in 7th grade, the rest are 8th grade.

Likewise. DD is the only 12yo in 7th grade. All the other girls are 8th or 9th grade. I see a big difference between her and the 9th graders both physically and emotionally.

 

[ms244]

It is Jan 1. So, Dec 29th is great for a tax deduction, not good for ASA softball!

 

[MTR]

It is Jan 1. So, Dec 29th is great for a tax deduction, not good for ASA softball!

Actually, ASA is Dec. 31st

 

[MTR]

I agree. I have always wondered why they didn't do this...especially since the season runs Sept-August.

To start, ASA was in Sep at one point, and secondly, ASA is not, isn't meant to be, nor should it be based around school classes.

 

[ms244]

MTR,

Why shouldn't the age be structured around school ages? It makes sense doesn't it?

I take it you voted against it? What is your argument against the date change?

 

[MTR]

MTR,

Why shouldn't the age be structured around school ages? It makes sense doesn't it?

I take it you voted against it? What is your argument against the date change?

Why should it be? What does whatever class a child reaches at a particular stage have to do with level of softball abilities or physical and maturity necessary?

As noted in this thread, a particular age does not dictate a class, not all schools play softball at various levels and for that matter, there are a minimum of three separate school softball seasons of which I am aware.

ASA is about softball, not educational levels and the only consistent standard is age which often does coincide with the physical and maturity levels it requires to play and interact with others of the same level.

Again, it is about softball, that's all.

 

[FPMark]

If you want ASA age and school age to be structured the same, get the schools to change, it would be easier.

 

[starsnuffer]

Schools in California use the Jan1 cut-off date as well. Not all school systems for all states are the same.

-W

 

[andyh64000]

To start, ASA was in Sep at one point, and secondly, ASA is not, isn't meant to be, nor should it be based around school classes.

I wasn't talking about school year...I was talking about the typical softball season.