Like I said, it's all part of the game, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. It's unfortunate that this didn't get worked out in advance, but only because it was a Youth event. It was still a major qualifier, and rule issues should be anticipated.
BTW, my understanding is that the Corinthian spirit tells you to follow the rules when no one else is looking, not to make reasons for others not to follow them.
