Parents whose player qualifies to play up a division or who wishes to compete in a higher division should complete the form below. Division Advancement requests are handled on a individual basis. The LAA Executive Board and/or Chief Director will review the request and speak to prior coaches or other coaches at the players current level to ensure we are making good choices to support our athletes and with respect to our roles as league officials. Please understand that sometimes a division change request may not be honored if doing so represents a risk to the child, other children or otherwise is deemed to potentially negatively impact our organization.
The LAA Executive Board will evaluate and decide each request on a case by case basis in accordance with existing league by-laws and policies. LAA will consider division change requests for the following reasons:
1. There is a perceived or potential for increased injury risk due to the player’s level of play.
2. All other reasons are reviewed on an individual basis and are only granted at the discretion of the LAA Executive Board.
Players requesting to play up a division must provide contact information for past managers (if outside of Lakes Baseball) so the registration committee can verify the player qualifies to play in a more advanced division. Division Advancement Requests that are approved will incur an additional fee.
To submit a Division Advancement Request, please follow the steps below:
- Register your player in the division/level their birthdate places them
- Add comments during registration about division advancement
- Complete and submit this form
- Upon approval, a division advancement fee will be added to your account to cover the increased cost of the new division and a small advancement fee.
- You will need to log into your account and pay the additional fees prior to the season starting.
Indemnification: Pursuant to the terms herein, by submitting this form, should it be approved, you, the parent or guardian of the registered player shall indemnify and hold harmless Lakes Athletics Association and its members from and against any and all claims, loss, proceedings, damages, injury, liability or expenses arising from or in connection with the indemnified and registered player to the extent limited in accordance with the laws of the state of Michigan.
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