This will be effective for the 2024 season which starts September 1st of 2023.
USA Softball changed the dates of eligibility for youth softball to:
Junior Olympic Age Qualifications. A player’s age as of September 1st determines the age at which the player is eligible to play the following year.
Here is the proposal that was passed.
- Proof of Age. A player must provide proof of age in Junior Olympic, adult 18-Over, masters and seniors divisions.
- Junior Olympic Age Qualifications. A player’s age as of September 1 determines the age in which the player is eligible to play the following year.
- 8-Under Age Classification. A player whose 9th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE.
- 10-Under Age Classification. A player whose 11th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE.
- 12-Under Age Classification. A player whose 13th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE.
- 14-Under Age Classification. A player whose 15th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE.
- 16-Under Age Classification. A player whose 17th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE.
- 18-Under Age Classification. A player whose 19th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE.
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| With the registration of Junior Olympic now starting September 1, coaches and parents are confused as to why the cutoff is after the registration starts. Also, this cutoff date is closer to most school cutoff dates and allows players to play more often with those in the same grade. Lastly, it gives an extra 4 months of eligibility (September through December) for 18u players. This code would be effective for the 2024 championship year with registration starting September 1, 2023. The years are modified to show for adoption on that date. |
