The common stance where I work in SE WI is that they have to meet the numbering requirements, regardless of level...even in AAYFL (youth games). If that involves switching jerseys to get between 1-49 & 80-99...so be it. We have had a few instances in recent years where the coach has approached the other coach and asked to let it slide due to very low participation numbers on his team. We also had a kid last week come in with #52 and try to "report as eligible" in a freshman game. Also saw 2 clear mouthguards and pointed it out to the coach when we had our pregame visit. His response was: "Oh, that must be new this year too, eh?"
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