Thread: Age limits??
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Old Fri Mar 03, 2006, 11:02am
Nate1224hoops Nate1224hoops is offline
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Originally posted by BktBallRef
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Originally posted by Nate1224hoops
I was approached on the street by a parent yesterday, and she wanted to know if she could hold her daughter back in the 8th grade. I said sure you can as long as she doesnt turn a certain age by a certain date. I believe the age to be 19 and the date to be the beginning of the school year. So if you dont turn 19 until after the school year starts then you are leagal to play. I am from Virginia and have attempted to check the VHSL handbook but can't get it to pull up. Can anyone confirm or deny this please???
Different states have different rules. In NC, if you turn 19 before October 12th, you can't participate in HS athletics for that year. I have no idea why the date is magical.
Thanks bktballref. I actually just found what I was looking for. According to Virginia High School League Rules a player may not turn 19 prior to August 1 of that particular school year.
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