Fisher Dan

Good post. I wonder how WA came to such a conclusion of no set minimum age? I like it as it sure sets the kids out on the right mind set. If they are good at what they have learned they get to participate, not that when they hit the right age its their "right". Tests are good and what I think we are all coming together on is there is a need for an apprenticeship. It was how everthing was learned in history and even today many exist that are not called that but really amount to the same thing such as "intern" and "residency" etc. This is really an interesting topic and I am really surprised that it differs from state to state. On the other hand it suggests to me that some states have put more thought into the rule making than others which isn't all that surprising. The rules in WA are what I might expect from Colorado or Wyoming if I were told up front that its different in some states. I wonder if WA rules date back for several decades? Anyway I sure appreciate everyone pitching in that made a post, maybe it will be read by some who will change the rules in their own state. Hope everyone has a great season.