u/Dhk3rd

The rulebook defines the age group(s) eligible for the national tournament. Is there a rule that allows a league to circumvent these defined age groups and prevent younger players from even trying out?

I understand that a league has control over how the players are selected, but are they allowed to prevent entire age groups from even trying out in the first place?

My understanding of the national tournament is that league specific rules are non-existent. It's by the book. Williamsport controls the rules.

I'm failing to understand where our local league is allowed to prevent younger kids in a defined age group from even trying out for the team.

If anyone could provide evidence in the rules to help me understand, that would be great.