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Posted March 14, 2014 08:33 · last edited March 14, 2014 08:44

Technically Speaking wrote:
Prickly Thistle wrote:
Ronaldoknow wrote:

Hang on, that sounds far too sensible :)

I wonder how Mainland will handle this one given their recent edict on 14/15 year olds playing PDL? They really are making a hash of things considering not too long ago there were several girls in that age group playing WMPL. When did the rule change where all clubs had to do was get written permission from their parents and approval from the club to play WMPL let alone PDL? And surely any confusion over the rule change as mentioned in the letter below, recently (13/03 - 3 weeks before the season starts) sent out to clubs, comes from them as they changed the rule without consultation with any club that I am aware of -

Hi all,

I understand there may still be some confusion over the age dispensation for female players registering for the senior leagues. Please find the following bullet points which should hopefully clarify the rules around dispensation.  

·If a player is currently 13 turning 14 some time this year - please do not apply

·If a player is currently 14, and turning 15 this year, applications will be considered on a case by case basis using the following criteria;

-The player is a high performing established NTC player

-The player is of exceptional physical maturity and ability

All applications are considered and signed off by myself and the Federation Development Manager Alan Walker.

Here are two examples of dispensation requests and their outcomes for your reference;

1.Player born 8th April 1999 – applied for dispensation: This was denied as she is not involved in NTCs or known to show exceptional physical ability. However, as soon as she turns 15 she is eligible to play in the senior women’s leagues.

2.Player born 3rd June 1999 – applied for dispensation: Application was accepted as this player is exceptionally talented, recognised by NZF through her regular attendance at NTCs.

I hope this clarifies the dispensation rules. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Kind regards

Emily


So player No.1 who turns 15 during the week after the first game can not play WPDLin the first game but can play WPL the next week!!!

 If you are not paying the exorbident FTC / NTC fees you can not, if you are you can!! 

It is getting better all the time!!!

yip! Gotta be paying the right people to play! Almost sounds like a bribe?? Just because a player is not in NTC doesn't mean they can't play at that level and if they not in FTC then how do mainland know whether they could or not?? Surely the clubs who have the players best interests at heart, know them the best. They are the ones seeing them train week in week out. 

Does this apply to males too? Last year mainland signed them all off no problem. Is it going to be different this year?

Fat chance clubs are going to wear that 3 weeks out from season start. Most would have had their teams in place and training for a month or so now. As you say, how can anyone but the club make a judgement on (suit)ability?  They moment anyone turns 15 makes them perfectly ok for senior women irrespective if they can kick a ball or not. Any younger they can decide on that simply by date of birth and what? They only know the players that are paying them instead of other providers, be it club coaches or acqdemies. How arrogant and stupid all at the same time. 

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10cc edited March 14, 2014 08:44
Technically Speaking wrote:
Prickly Thistle wrote:
Ronaldoknow wrote:

Hang on, that sounds far too sensible :)

I wonder how Mainland will handle this one given their recent edict on 14/15 year olds playing PDL? They really are making a hash of things considering not too long ago there were several girls in that age group playing WMPL. When did the rule change where all clubs had to do was get written permission from their parents and approval from the club to play WMPL let alone PDL? And surely any confusion over the rule change as mentioned in the letter below, recently (13/03 - 3 weeks before the season starts) sent out to clubs, comes from them as they changed the rule without consultation with any club that I am aware of -

Hi all,

I understand there may still be some confusion over the age dispensation for female players registering for the senior leagues. Please find the following bullet points which should hopefully clarify the rules around dispensation.  

·If a player is currently 13 turning 14 some time this year - please do not apply

·If a player is currently 14, and turning 15 this year, applications will be considered on a case by case basis using the following criteria;

-The player is a high performing established NTC player

-The player is of exceptional physical maturity and ability

All applications are considered and signed off by myself and the Federation Development Manager Alan Walker.

Here are two examples of dispensation requests and their outcomes for your reference;

1.Player born 8th April 1999 – applied for dispensation: This was denied as she is not involved in NTCs or known to show exceptional physical ability. However, as soon as she turns 15 she is eligible to play in the senior women’s leagues.

2.Player born 3rd June 1999 – applied for dispensation: Application was accepted as this player is exceptionally talented, recognised by NZF through her regular attendance at NTCs.

I hope this clarifies the dispensation rules. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Kind regards

Emily


So player No.1 who turns 15 during the week after the first game can not play WPDLin the first game but can play WPL the next week!!!

 If you are not paying the exorbident FTC / NTC fees you can not, if you are you can!! 

It is getting better all the time!!!

yip! Gotta be paying the right people to play! Almost sounds like a bribe?? Just because a player is not in NTC doesn't mean they can't play at that level and if they not in FTC then how do mainland know whether they could or not?? Surely the clubs who have the players best interests at heart, know them the best. They are the ones seeing them train week in week out. 

Does this apply to males too? Last year mainland signed them all off no problem. Is it going to be different this year?

Fat chance clubs are going to wear that 3 weeks out from season start. Most would have had their teams in place and training for a month or so now. As you say, how can anyone but the club make a judgement on ability?  Arrogant and stupid.