Hmm. Mabey they did'nt think he was cut out. Although you should be able to play unless you do something so bad like bring in drugs or something of a violation. But if it's an attitude then you have something to stand up for. Did you atleast get your money back?

Tammy,
There could be many reasons, some good, some bad. But your problem now is discovering how, if possible, to make this a positive learning experience for your son. Do not allow your son to sense any bitterness on your part, otherwise he may associate the same attitude with future sports.
You have the right to question the boards decision, but I doubt if you will get an acceptable response. Move on with your son. Get up, brush yourselves off, and get back in the saddle.

That's great advice, and I plan to do just that, after the board meeting on Monday. I just really feel the need to meet these amazing God-like people. I'll let you know how it goes

Thank you. I'm iooking forward to reading their responses.

Tammy,

It would take more then one incident typically for a board to throw someone out, especially someone as young as 10. Is there more to this story then "one incident"?

There have been some misunderstandings, but that is to be expected I would think. If we understood everything, we would not need to be taught. One day at practice, he was assigned to be the kick returner, and got upset because he really wanted to be a running back, and had been told he was a really good one. He didn't realize that you have many jobs, not just one, and got really upset and refused to practice, quit the team. His coach was awesome, and understanding, and very patient. He saw my sons potential and was willing to work with him on the attitude issues.
The Vice President of "The Board", I'm told, is the mother of a member of my son's team, and does not want her child near any bad behavior because he might try it. When talking to the president, Dave Reed, pleading for him to give me some alternative, he told me that my son "throws up gang signs." I asked what that means, and he did some thing with his hands. I asked if he's seen this, because I have not, and he said yes at the group picture. My son called it "Bunny Ears" when I asked him later on, that's my bad, we've always done that for pictures.
So, basically, they have it out for him and aren't beyond making stuff up to be rid of him. I would never have him back on that team, but I am determined to right this wrong done to my child. No one should have the right to damage a child emotionally, but apparently "The Board" has that right. And they are able to do this with no input from the parent, coach, or anyone who has actually gotten to know, and found value in the child.

fighting with the other players, or fighting with a coach will get anyone kick off a team. i think someone should have been out there to watch the player that way things are known and maybe things could have been fixed before the player was banned from the team . parents should be out there for there kids and show support.

What I'm getting at is everyone has their opinion. I want to know the rules. And if the rules say that there are no rules, why is this allowed? If they say certain things like not shaking the other teams hand is cause for removal, or slamming the ball down, why do they have all parents and players sign their Code of Conduct at the start of the season stating that the penalty for a tantrum or any violation of the Code is removal from all or part of the following game. I dont think the tantrum was OK, and I was there, and was very embarassed, but I don't think it is a capital crime either. If he were 15, and had a few years under his belt, different story.

Great lesson in this for the kids: Just because a whole "Board" of grown ups doesn't follow rules, doesn't mean you don't still have to.

get involved with that much passion for every child and you will make the entire program better.