I am of the understanding that the rules of Challenge require a bowler to be at least 16 years of age (presumably by when tournament is held or Jan 1). Was wondering if local associations are able set their own rules which differ to that of the tournament ? For example, our local association recently decided that the eligibility for our association team is to be 18 years or older....esentially ruling our the 'older' juniors.
In my opinion, if you are good enough to make the team on your bowling ability then you should be able to bowl irrespective of whther you are 16, 18, 26 or 76. One of the reasons put up by those wanting to raise the min. age to 18 believed that the participation of juniors in this event would have blue card implications (ie if any one association had a junior in the playing roster, then coaches, managers and players from ALL teams would be required to hold a blue card).
No doubt the tournament has been around longer then the blue cards & I am not sure if this is something that has been considered in recent times.
Would be interested to seek your view on
- Blue card issue
- Whether a local association can change eligibility at a local level
Thanks
Nathan
In my opinion, if you are good enough to make the team on your bowling ability then you should be able to bowl irrespective of whther you are 16, 18, 26 or 76. One of the reasons put up by those wanting to raise the min. age to 18 believed that the participation of juniors in this event would have blue card implications (ie if any one association had a junior in the playing roster, then coaches, managers and players from ALL teams would be required to hold a blue card).
No doubt the tournament has been around longer then the blue cards & I am not sure if this is something that has been considered in recent times.
Would be interested to seek your view on
- Blue card issue
- Whether a local association can change eligibility at a local level
Thanks
Nathan