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Thought I'd ask how other parents have dealt with similar situations. My son (9yo) has played with the same group of kids for the last 3-4 years. He tried out for U11 this year, and in Regina, there are only 3 divisions (A/B/C).

He's not the greatest player, and neither were his previous teams, but a solid B is what I thought. Regardless, his tryouts, he neither stood out in a good or bad way. Just middle of the road. I suspected that he might be a bubble player, but thought there was a good chance he end up on a team with one of his friends.

Well, we got notified, and he didn't make Div B. He was obviously heartbroken, but to add salt to the wound, we found out every single one of his last year's team, made it on one team, except for him ( and the other 3 who are still in U9). Needless to say, he is utterly crushed.

We obviously can't do anything, and we are being supportive and sympathetic to his emotions. Our advice to him is that he will meet new friends, be one of the better kids on his team, and to treat this year as a building year, where we can work to prove they made a mistake.

Regardless... My wife and my hearts break for him. It doesn't seem fair, and we are embarrassed for him. I always coached with the head coach the past 4 years, we have a great friendship (or so I thought) and my son always fit in well with the team. It is what it is, but I can't help but feel embarrassed for my son as well as myself.

Sorry for the disjointed rant. Would appreciate thoughts on others experience. I do realize that this is a great learning experience, but it doesn't take the sting away, especially from my son.

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