missing mcsl divisionals

[Anonymous]

Do kids miss mcsl divisionals? We don't have conflicts for All-Stars but divisionals look tough- will we be castigated up and down for missing it? Why can't summer swim just be for fun grumble grumble....

[Anonymous]

I don't think people care. Just be sure to mark you are not attending so someone else gets to swim.

[Anonymous]

First response is best response! Thanks!

[Anonymous]

I think kids below your kid in time would be perfectly happy because then they get to swim. It’s not a problem at all.

[Anonymous]

Swim team rep here. Just mark as unavailable when declarations open and it’s all good. Or it would be at the pool for which I rep.

[Anonymous]

THANK YOU so much to all of you- makes me feel so much better (and less guilty!)

[Anonymous]

Yes our reps and coach even mentioned this year to remember that if your kid is one of the faster kids and they don't swim - it actually gives other kids opportunities so don't worry about it too much. It can be good for everyone for others to get a shot!

[Anonymous]

And you can miss all stars too. There is no benefit to your pool standings for swimming all stars - completely individual and likely another kid will be psyched to have the spot.

Although, if your kid makes it in a relay, the other kids in the relay could be sad.

[Anonymous]

I thought Divisional meets can matter significantly if your team is close to promotion or relegation with regard to its current division?