agree or disagree i should be able to play for my school team even though im 19 years of age?

Answer 1

If you failed a grade or were held back, then no you should not be able to play for your high school basketball team.

Put down the ball and pick up a book genious.

Of course, if you just started late, like I did, because of moving or something, then I'm pretty sure you can appeal your school board. Of course, you'll also have to have good grades or they'll just ignore you. History shows that 19 year olds in high school who try to play basketball, probably don't have good grades.

Answer 2

I would assume you are talking about high school. If so, then, no, unfortunately, the rules state that you can only play until you turn 19, at which point, you become too old to play.

There are many reasons for this. First, the physical maturity one can encounter from one year to the next is vast, and would give an unfair advantage. Next, academics would come into play. What is the reason you are 19 and still in high school?

There is a loophole, however. If when you started school way back in Kindergarten, you were already older than the other students, and never missed a grade since then, you can appeal this to the Board of Education in your town and be allowed an exemption, but you must prove that you are eligible under this reason.

Answer 3

I think the rule in the state where I live is that you can play high school sports until the day (or season) you turn 19.

So, you can play as an 18 year old sophomore or junior.

Just not a 19 year old senior.

I didn't make the rules.

Academically, you can attend high school until the day you turn 21. So, if you turn 21 the last week of your senior year in high school as you keep trying to get that degree, then by state law in my state, you cannot; although, in this case, an appeal might be in line.

For athletics it makes sense as why have a bunch of 19 year olds playing against 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 year olds?

Answer 4

You will have to see what the sports rules are for your school district/state. In Texas, that is governed by the UIL University Interscholastic League. Each state has something similar I think. The rules are designed to keep schools from loading teams with bigger, older players by failing them on purpose or something. It's actually for the benefit of the kids because it places an importance on academics--passing grades like you are supposed to, rather than competitive athletics.

If you are just asking if it's fair or not, I don't know. Did you repeat a grade, enter school later, or what? Without more details, it's hard to give you a better answer. All I can say is talk to your coach, the principal, the school board, until you feel satisfied with their answer and their rationale (even if it's not the answer you are hoping for.)

Answer 5

No 19 is too old to play Middle School ball. Oh, by the way there is a world out there that is not Basketball.

Answer 6

Are you talking about high school or college? If it is high school I think you can still play if you turn 19 during the season.

Answer 7

Hmm, don't quite understand the question, but if your school team is an Jr high school team, you might be to old to play.

Answer 8

if you meet the grades requirements and you haven't played 4 years, then you should be able to play.

Answer 9

Well if you are still in school then you should be able to that is stupid if you cant I hope everything works out in your favor.

Answer 10

disagre...go to college buddy. Maybe you could be on a team at your college.