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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do public schools still allow sports teams that have try outs / cut players?  Why can’t everybody be on the team if they choose? [/quote]

Um, for SO many reasons. Because then some kids will never get the chance to play. Because one or two coaches can only effectively coach/supervise a certain number of kids. Because a school bus for away games can only fit so many kids on it. Because isn't it enough the really sporty kids have to play with the really clumsy kids in gym class? Shouldn't they have the fun of getting to play with kids at a similar level? I could go on and on.[/quote]

You are right of course.  But I’d love to see really popular sports, where there are cuts, have B/C teams that practice and maybe don’t even have games.  Just to allow those kids to play, enjoy the sport and maybe improve over the years.[/quote]

That sounds lovely in theor, but honestly, by high school, that's a real waste of most people's time. It's really not fun to play a sport that you're not somewhat good at. I can't believe it would be fun to go out and practice every day knowing you'd never get to compete. Who would want to do that?[/quote]

It’s only fun to play sports if you’re really good at them? That’s BS. And lots and lots of kids who don’t make the team are at least “somewhat good.” I agree with the PP. I wish there were more opportunities to play sports for teenagers. Rec soccer ends at middle school where I live. School teams are hard to make. Leaves few options for kids who just want to play for fun.[/quote]

I would recommend working with the rec clubs to solve this issue. If there is enough demand to go through high school, they might consider going through high school.

The rec clubs in my area go through high school and even into adulthood. There is plenty of demand for it because our high school is HUGE and cuts are a real thing, even if they do take a B and C team.[/quote]

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