Is this inappropriate for my YMCA team?

[TheFarseer]

My U8 basketball team is undefeated and winning every game convincingly. I would be shocked if we didn’t win our last 2. Not to brag, I just got assigned good players. I’m not taking much credit for this.

Anyway, here is the question: I think it would be nice to have a memento of an undefeated season. So I was thinking of getting them some medals. Actual metal with a picture of a basketball and a hoop on it off Amazon for $12 for a set of 12. I wondered if this would be inappropriate or nice for the kids?

[debm55]

1. I think it would very nice.

[Different Drummer]

2. Appropriate.

I see no problem with it.

[magicarpet]

3. Sounds like a nice momento for memories,...

Of team spirit, good sportsmanship, a collaborative efforts can often produce winning results. A nice thing for a young man to remember and reflect upon as days go by. Hopefully some of these young men have bonded closely so their friendships will last decades.

[barbaraann]

4. I would check with the head of your organization first because they might want equal treatment

for all teams in similar situations. (I have had some experience in youth sports.)

[Fla Dem]

5. Does U8 mean they are under 8 years of age?

If so, I'm impressed they played so well! Medals will be a fantastic reward.

[TheFarseer]

6. U8 means under 8

However, many of them are 8, so it’s a little confusing how that works. It’s mostly just luck who you get on your team. I thought we would do pretty good with my son and his two friends who are good players but we got assigned two other total killers so it’s been really easy coaching this bunch to victory.