Source: sadlersports.com - When Youth Sports Teams Move Up One Year
Author: John M. Sadler
Is it safe in all age categories?
What liability exposure exists for administrators and coaches who allow a younger sports team to play up in an older age category? That question w
as asked by a visitor to our website:
as asked by a visitor to our website:“I am struggling with a team playing up a year in age U12 Boys moving to U13 Boys in soccer. What are your thoughts? And do you know of any lawsuits. I am on the board and I want to be able to answer any questions.”We invited a guest expert to respond to that for us. Gil Fried is an attorney and professor at the University of New Haven who 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.”
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