Youth Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

Divide youth sports teams based on birth-month thirds instead of whole years, preventing age bias.
This ensures a more balanced distribution of talent and gives late-year birthdays a fair chance.
Alternatively, adopt the British squash system where players move up age classes on their birthdays.
This approach allows children to experience being the youngest, middle, and oldest in their cohort, promoting diverse skill development.

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