What is the Rulebook stance on youth eligibility for juniors?

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What is the Rulebook stance on youth eligibility for juniors?

Youth eligibility is defined by explicit age limits and participation rules, and judges must enforce these rules in competition. This means that eligibility isn’t automatic just because someone is under 18, nor is it left to show management’s discretion or ignored during judging. The Rulebook provides clear criteria—ages and permissible activities within the junior/youth divisions—and the judge’s role is to verify and apply them consistently at the ring. This ensures fair, safe, and properly structured youth competition.

Youth eligibility is defined by explicit age limits and participation rules, and judges must enforce these rules in competition. This means that eligibility isn’t automatic just because someone is under 18, nor is it left to show management’s discretion or ignored during judging. The Rulebook provides clear criteria—ages and permissible activities within the junior/youth divisions—and the judge’s role is to verify and apply them consistently at the ring. This ensures fair, safe, and properly structured youth competition.

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