In Toronto, the parents of two 15 year old boys are suing the team for damages after both sons were cut from a youth team. 70 boys between the ages of 13 and 16 tried out for the team. The team had expected to carry a 17 man roster. That means that going in, everyone knew that 53 of the 70 boys were going to get cut. I have a few years of youth coaching under my belt, and I've dealt with some bad parents, but this is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.
The lawsuit is asking for $25,000 from each of the four coaches and another $25,000 from the league for a total of $125,000. Seriously? If your sons were "irreparably damaged" by getting cut from a youth hockey tryout, you are shitty parents. There is no way around that. The frivolity of this lawsuit is an affront to honest parents and coaches of youth athletes everywhere. I sincerely hope that the judge laughs at the allegations and demands the plaintiffs pay legal costs for both sides if this nonsense ever goes to trial.
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