Removing my child from a sports club at school

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I have been told by the head at my child school that he can no longer come along to the school’s basketball club because he is too good. They have given his place and others to other children in the year to in their words to develop their skills. My child is very upset he loves playing it at the school club. I have tried to suggest many times to join an club out of school but he’s too anxious with new people.

What the hell?! I'd be escalating that!

Oh that’s just not right!

I suppose it depends on the purpose of the club. If it is to train children for the school team, then obviously take it further. If it is to introduce children to the game and teach them the basics with limited places, I can understand the school's position. If it is just for fun, then again I would take it further. I assume this is primary school?

It's a shame your DS won't try another club. Could you find one a just take him along for a tryout, without warning him first? Or has he got a friend who would try it out with him?

If this is a primary school then our school used to rotate children each term if there was a waiting list for a club so that other kids got a go.

The "too good" reason is appalling if it's true. It's a team game so it's not like there's nobody to help him improve.

Perhaps you could suggest that your ds helps at the club, developing other children’s skills and so is still included.