Reclassification ??

[QB1SDAD]

Someone mentioned a FEW kids had reclassified..in middle school,Can that be done in High School? Just asking?

[Big Sky]

It can happen anytime. But never in public School. You can play 4 years of highschool sports in the state of MD. Aplayer must not turn 19 before July or
August to be able to play.

[GREYHOUND ALUM]

It can happen anytime. But never in public School. You can play 4 years of highschool sports in the state of MD. Aplayer must not turn 19 before July or
August to be able to play.

You can't play more than four years in privates as well. You can reclassify but you can't play 5 years. And the 19 age thing is before September.

I meant

[QB1SDAD]

Knowledge....is a powerful drug...lol
Thanx

[ithappens]

I can't decide whether to laugh or throw up. Reclassify? I have even heard it called redshirting. Lets call it what it really is failing or holding a kid back. For what athletics. This is what our society has come too.

[Outside Looking In]

I can't decide whether to laugh or throw up. Reclassify? I have even heard it called redshirting. Lets call it what it really is failing or holding a kid back. For what athletics. This is what our society has come too.

Unfortunately

[golflover0311]

Unfortunately

Whats really to be gained by holding a kid back a year? Either way, he can still only play 4 years of high school ball

[Outside Looking In]

Whats really to be gained by holding a kid back a year? Either way, he can still only play 4 years of high school ball

To me it is a joke to hold a kid back for athletics. What kind of example is that setting? Nonsense.

[Hallman]

To me it is a joke to hold a kid back for athletics. What kind of example is that setting? Nonsense.

It's surprising to learn your kid is out there competing and then you find out they are going up against kids 1-2 years older. Usually it happens at an early age but it also happens in 8th grade or after their freshman year in high school via a transfer. It's when these kids are held back later that you can say the parents have more money then brains.

[Big Sky]

It's surprising to learn your kid is out there competing and then you find out they are going up against kids 1-2 years older. Usually it happens at an early age but it also happens in 8th grade or after their freshman year in high school via a transfer. It's when these kids are held back later that you can say the parents have more money then brains.

Holding kids back is a life decision, not a sport. Do you want your son or Daughter going to college and being 17. The fact that a female is usually more mature then a male has been obvious to parents for along time. The need to make the right decisions in college, has a lot to do with maturity. I am not sure it is the right decision for everyone, but I feel it is the right decision for most.

[Hallman]

Holding kids back is a life decision, not a sport. Do you want your son or Daughter going to college and being 17. The fact that a female is usually more mature then a male has been obvious to parents for along time. The need to make the right decisions in college, has a lot to do with maturity. I am not sure it is the right decision for everyone, but I feel it is the right decision for most.

I don't think this board is question the decision of parents who hold their kids back due to lack a maturity. This decision is, in almost all cases, determined at an early age.

The debate here is when a parent decides to hold his or her child back in 8th or 9th grade so he or she has a competitive advantage. It's a personal choice. I for one would not see the accomplishment in my son or daughter competing against a younger age group. Seems to me it used to be when you were a really good athlete you "played up"

[Outside Looking In]

Holding kids back is a life decision, not a sport. Do you want your son or Daughter going to college and being 17. The fact that a female is usually more mature then a male has been obvious to parents for along time. The need to make the right decisions in college, has a lot to do with maturity. I am not sure it is the right decision for everyone, but I feel it is the right decision for most.

The large majority of the time it is happening because of athletics. Let's be real here. I still do not like it because you are taking kids out of social groups that they may have had all their lives. I just do not support it.

[QB1SDAD]

So...lets just say your kid is a 15yr old Jr(I actually saw that comment on here) and a good athlete and student.He would graduate at barely 17yrs old.Is he/she then mature enough to go off to college with OLDER more mature kids.It seems to me that EVERYTHING on here is taken out of context.Some people are all over the map....Its a FREAKN question...DAMN!!

[Big Sky]

I don't think this board is question the decision of parents who hold their kids back due to lack a maturity. This decision is, in almost all cases, determined at an early age.

The debate here is when a parent decides to hold his or her child back in 8th or 9th grade so he or she has a competitive advantage. It's a personal choice. I for one would not see the accomplishment in my son or daughter competing against a younger age group. Seems to me it used to be when you were a really good athlete you "played up"

You have to be kidding. First You are assuming that the kid will be older! 100% wrong in my kid. When he was at GC he was one of 4 of the youngest in 9th grade. Next, Kids Grow and mature at different rates.Some kids are a lot bigger in Middle school than others. They have peaked. Safety reasons alone helps make that decision. My Son played up in Baseball Basketball. Because of his ability not his size. When he went into 9th grade he was 5-4 97lbs. His line averaged 6-4 260. Maybe we should of let him go the year before when he was 5ft1 78lbs. Most of the kids that were taller than my son are now smaller.Very few of the really big kids ever grew again. You do not penalize Kids for different genes. The objections to most is the kids that are held back are now bigger and stronger than there classmates. No they are not, Most are still smaller and weaker still. Younger or older has never been anyones Issue. It is bigger, Stronger, Faster. That causes the the Injury's.

[Big Sky]

So...lets just say your kid is a 15yr old Jr(I actually saw that comment on here) and a good athlete and student.He would graduate at barely 17yrs old.Is he/she then mature enough to go off to college with OLDER more mature kids.It seems to me that EVERYTHING on here is taken out of context.Some people are all over the map....Its a FREAKN question...DAMN!!

You do what is best for your Kid. Every one has an opionion, None of those opinion have enough Information as you do. Every kid is different some are early bloomers other are late. Some have advanced motor skills some have motor skills that have not caught up with their body's.Some are very mature and smart others are not. Nobody knows you kid better than yourself. Go with your gut.

[QB1SDAD]

You do what is best for your Kid. Every one has an opionion, None of those opinion have enough Information as you do. Every kid is different some are early bloomers other are late. Some have advanced motor skills some have motor skills that have not caught up with their body's.Some are very mature and smart others are not. Nobody knows you kid better than yourself. Go with your gut.

Best comment yet! Thanks Sky,heard from a little birdie who your son is.Saw him ball a few times and he's a player...Good luck to him and I appreciate your input.

[Hallman]

You have to be kidding. First You are assuming that the kid will be older! 100% wrong in my kid. When he was at GC he was one of 4 of the youngest in 9th grade. Next, Kids Grow and mature at different rates.Some kids are a lot bigger in Middle school than others. They have peaked. Safety reasons alone helps make that decision. My Son played up in Baseball Basketball. Because of his ability not his size. When he went into 9th grade he was 5-4 97lbs. His line averaged 6-4 260. Maybe we should of let him go the year before when he was 5ft1 78lbs. Most of the kids that were taller than my son are now smaller.Very few of the really big kids ever grew again. You do not penalize Kids for different genes. The objections to most is the kids that are held back are now bigger and stronger than there classmates. No they are not, Most are still smaller and weaker still. Younger or older has never been anyones Issue. It is bigger, Stronger, Faster. That causes the the Injury's.

Your talking about your own, specific experience. I am speaking more to situations I have seen where a kid is held back because he/she wasn't getting or going to get the playing time. That or the kid couldn't "excel".

Enough said by me on this because this is a personal and touchy situation.

[A Mom]

So...lets just say your kid is a 15yr old Jr(I actually saw that comment on here) and a good athlete and student.He would graduate at barely 17yrs old.Is he/she then mature enough to go off to college with OLDER more mature kids.It seems to me that EVERYTHING on here is taken out of context.Some people are all over the map....Its a FREAKN question...DAMN!!

Wouldn't you have realized this in grade school? Did you only just figure out that you son will be barely 17 when he graduates from high school? Now you want to hold off because what? He just didn't mature like you thought he would? And it's not about football? Yeah right! And yes, YOU brought it up and yes this is a forum, which means people will discuss it!

[QB1SDAD]

Thanks mom.....

[ithappens]

At least be honest it is about athletics. Probably more about parents living thru their kids than anything else. Between this and all of the aau crap you hear about it is a sad state for athletics.