H1N1 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 MHSAA stands by its age rule despite pressure Michigan High School Athletic Association associate director Tom Rashid says the rule that prevents 19-year-old students from playing sports isn't changing unless schools in the state support changing the policy. Rashid says that hasn't been the case so far. Ishpeming High School is pushing for a change to allow Eric Dompierre, who has Down syndrome, to play football and basketball next season at the age of 19. The MHSAA received a third request Tuesday from Ishpeming High School to have schools vote on changing the constitution. Rashid says other schools in the state have expressed concerns about allowing waivers for 19-year-old student-athletes because the broadening definition of disabilities might create an unfair competitive advantage. Eric Dompierre told WLUC-TV he would be sad if he can't play sports next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 What is the rule? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 18 or younger as of September 1 to be eligible (there is an article in SI this week about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils27 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Wow, there would be some upset wrestlers from Indiana foregoing their senior seasons if this was in our state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown 138 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Wow, there would be some upset wrestlers from Indiana foregoing their senior seasons if this was in our state. Yeah, it sure would take care of the red-shirting, wouldn't it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 If I'm reading it right it looks like you can at least turn 19 during your finals year of school, you just can't start school at 19. I really don't see 19 years of age in HS as a big deal considering some kids start school late due to multiple reason or are held back early on due to grade or maturity. Now 20 or older seems to be a little more realistic restriction age. Tough the whole additional red-shirt 8th grade yearissue, especially with no academic proof of need, seems like a growing concern that may be they are trying to control by sticking with that age range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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