Youth Player on Adult League Team

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MWN

Quick question. My son (16 - 2003) was invited to play on an adult league team (in addition to his youth team 00/01). He is a GK (6'4" @ 170+ lbs). I assume there is no prohibition against minors playing on adult teams, but that is an assumption. I also appreciate that his injury risk will increase given the fact these are all basically college level players.

Has anybody had any experience with minors playing for adult teams? Anything I should be concerned about?

Note. I'm not worried about the kid being exposed to adult locker room banter (he is already a "Class A" jerk, curses like a sailor and a member of pornhub (ok ... that last part was a lie ... I hope).)
 
MWN said:
Quick question. My son (16 - 2003) was invited to play on an adult league team (in addition to his youth team 00/01). He is a GK (6'4" @ 170+ lbs). I assume there is no prohibition against minors playing on adult teams, but that is an assumption. I also appreciate that his injury risk will increase given the fact these are all basically college level players.

Has anybody had any experience with minors playing for adult teams? Anything I should be concerned about?

Note. I'm not worried about the kid being exposed to adult locker room banter (he is already a "Class A" jerk, curses like a sailor and a member of pornhub (ok ... that last part was a lie ... I hope).)
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Watch out that he doesn't inadvertently become a professional - unless that's what you want.
 
espola said:
Watch out that he doesn't inadvertently become a professional - unless that's what you want.
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Its an amateur league and if they played in a tourney for money (frequently happens with adults), he might have to waive his right I suppose. Good point.
 
So, I looked it up real quick at the NCAA Eligibility Center. Prize Money:

"Prize Money Generally, prospective student-athletes in high school may accept prize money based on their place finish at a competition, provided the money does not exceed their expenses in those events during a calendar year or sport season. For Division II prospective student-athletes who are still in high/secondary school, there are no restrictions on the amount of prize money that may be accepted. Generally, once prospective student-athletes enroll full time at a college or university, they may not accept more prize money than expenses for each competition. While in high school, Division I tennis prospective student-athletes may accept up to $10,000 in a calendar year, regardless of the value of expenses. Once PSAs accept more than $10,000 in a calendar year, they may not accept more than expenses in any subsequent event."
 
MWN said:
Quick question. My son (16 - 2003) was invited to play on an adult league team (in addition to his youth team 00/01). He is a GK (6'4" @ 170+ lbs). I assume there is no prohibition against minors playing on adult teams, but that is an assumption. I also appreciate that his injury risk will increase given the fact these are all basically college level players.

Has anybody had any experience with minors playing for adult teams? Anything I should be concerned about?

Note. I'm not worried about the kid being exposed to adult locker room banter (he is already a "Class A" jerk, curses like a sailor and a member of pornhub (ok ... that last part was a lie ... I hope).)
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The two leagues I currently play in prohibit minors under 18 from playing. You may want to see if the league has any points in its bi-laws
 
MWN said:
Quick question. My son (16 - 2003) was invited to play on an adult league team (in addition to his youth team 00/01). He is a GK (6'4" @ 170+ lbs). I assume there is no prohibition against minors playing on adult teams, but that is an assumption. I also appreciate that his injury risk will increase given the fact these are all basically college level players.

Has anybody had any experience with minors playing for adult teams? Anything I should be concerned about?

Note. I'm not worried about the kid being exposed to adult locker room banter (he is already a "Class A" jerk, curses like a sailor and a member of pornhub (ok ... that last part was a lie ... I hope).)
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In UK, at 16 boys either already made an academy or playing Open division, which is essentially an Adult league. There are few local leagues that still have U17-U18 teams, but hose are very few. Basically at 16 you either made it or you didn't.
There is nothing wrong to play up or with more experienced players at this age.
 
LASTMAN14 said:
The two leagues I currently play in prohibit minors under 18 from playing. You may want to see if the league has any points in its bi-laws
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Good point. He has already guested, so if there is a rule, it was overlooked. I'll need to research that.
 
MWN said:
Good point. He has already guested, so if there is a rule, it was overlooked. I'll need to research that.
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I run a team and participate with the board. And interact with the ref crews. Essentially knowing what fly’s and what doesn’t. If your son looks the age he won’t have to worry. The only concern will be if a ref questions his age or another team files a complaint.
 
I know you all are talking about men's soccer but I know they don't have any restrictions about minors to playing in the WPSL which is all college players and adult women.
 
My daughter played in a women’s league. The only stipulation was that the parents had to sign a waiver acknowledging the risks of playing with adults.
 
You may want to check CIF rules and with HS Coach if playing in HS. I don't know about now but in the past playing on an adult team could cost you eligibility to play high school ball.
 
forsomuch said:
You may want to check CIF rules and with HS Coach if playing in HS. I don't know about now but in the past playing on an adult team could cost you eligibility to play high school ball.
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I'm familiar with the CIF rules and there is nothing in the CIF rules that would cost eligibility UNLESS playing at the same time as the CIF season ... which could be a conflict.
 
MWN said:
I'm familiar with the CIF rules and there is nothing in the CIF rules that would cost eligibility UNLESS playing at the same time as the CIF season ... which could be a conflict.
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In San Diego Section Green Book, Rule 212 warns about losing amateur status without regard to the season in which the violation takes place. I don't know if the rule number is the same in other sections, but I believe the intent is.

http://www.cifsds.org/uploads/2/3/3/6/23368454/2018-19_cif_san_diego_greenbook.pdf
 
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