One of the things that makes the NYA a unique event is that club teams are allowable in addition to school teams. There are a couple of benefits, it allows friends and homeschoolers to play together on a team that they would not otherwise be able to if they attend a local club together. It also evens the playing field in districts that are divided differently than the sections in tournaments.
For example, if a school is districted to hold grades K-2 in one building, it is hard for them to compete in a K-3 section without any 3rd graders. So IF the kids participate together in an ongoing club, as mentioned in the rules posted on our site, they can play as a club team. This was meant to level the playing field as otherwise schools that go K-12 in the same building would have an advantage.
The downside of an event allowing club teams is the potential to form all star teams.
As organizers we want to have an event that is fair to all, so we have taken the extra step of attempting to verify clubs that are not schools. So if you receive an email with some questions in this regard, please understand that we are not questioning anyones integrity, we want to make sure that everyone has a chance to participate in the event the way it was intended.
Thanks,
Glenn
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