Can anybody explain why MAWHA restricts girls from playing pre and post season hockey not associated with league play? And why disciplinary action will result if a player is found to be playing during the off season?

Can anybody counter this is not a blatant act of discrimination?

SECTION 2 – GAME REGULATIONS

RULE 19. Competition by league members in preseason, or post-season contests and in season exhibitions and tournaments, shall be subject to discipline as prescribed
by the MAWHA By-Laws and MAWHA Rules and Regulations. Any organization,
coach, manager, or administrator failing to report to the League any game
suspension penalties will be subject to further suspension and/or fine that will at
the discretion of the Commissioner.

Reference: MID ATLANTIC WOMEN’S HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Rules and Regulations

I'm referring back to the Facebook Group response because the person who responded provided a ton of information which will take a ton of time to try and re-post here. It is not a MAWHA rule, it is an AAHA rule.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthhockeyinfo/permalink/550506968791558/