How we calculate age in youth sports can have benefits and consequences
sportkid.substack.com
There are several ways to calculate an athlete's age in sport. How this is done is important because of the relative age effect (RAE) and being able to maintain accuracy in historical performance data. Knowing how old someone is carries important meaning in sport and while determining someone's age seems like a no-brainer it's a bit more complicated than many assume.
How we calculate age in youth sports can have benefits and consequences
How we calculate age in youth sports can have…
How we calculate age in youth sports can have benefits and consequences
There are several ways to calculate an athlete's age in sport. How this is done is important because of the relative age effect (RAE) and being able to maintain accuracy in historical performance data. Knowing how old someone is carries important meaning in sport and while determining someone's age seems like a no-brainer it's a bit more complicated than many assume.