- Feb 24, 2012
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Recently at a Worlds bid competition it was discovered that an athlete was crossing over and competing on two different teams from two different gyms. One a Sr. 5 restricted, the other a SSC. This was 100% verified and brought to the attention of the EP on day 2 after the discovery.
The Sr. 5 Restricted team was disqualified but the SSC not only was not disqualified or received any type of 'punishment' (deduction or legality), they went on to receive a Paid bid to Worlds. Our understanding of the USASF rule regarding crossovers is that this is completely illegal and can in no way can the EP lessen the rule. (See Crossover section in the USASF age rules grid).
My question is why isn't this enforced and BOTH teams disqualified or is our understanding (along with every other gym we've asked) incorrect.
My feeling is that this is the type of thing that lessens the integrity of the sport. Thoughts?
The Sr. 5 Restricted team was disqualified but the SSC not only was not disqualified or received any type of 'punishment' (deduction or legality), they went on to receive a Paid bid to Worlds. Our understanding of the USASF rule regarding crossovers is that this is completely illegal and can in no way can the EP lessen the rule. (See Crossover section in the USASF age rules grid).
My question is why isn't this enforced and BOTH teams disqualified or is our understanding (along with every other gym we've asked) incorrect.
My feeling is that this is the type of thing that lessens the integrity of the sport. Thoughts?