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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It depends on a club. Don’t do it with mega teams - telling your child is not challenged can only make matters worse. They have too many kids to care and maybe just don’t have a spot at the next level yet. You might need just train on a side very hard till next swimming groups reassessment and ask for a meeting to get their feedback directly. Tell at the meeting how much your swimmer wants to be moved up, and how hard she’s ready to work at the next level, try to find out when a spot might become availdble. Don’t write. Also tell your daughter to try be always first in her lane, if practices are easy and she might  get noticed when the coach is back.
If still nothing changes in the end of the swim season and your daughter has good times, do tryouts for other teams and see what she’s offered. It’s always helpful to know your child level from someone outside club 
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I’m not sure how the size of the club relates to others. There are about 250-300 kids total. 
Totally understand what you’re saying about making it worse. DC does have an offer to work privately with an accomplished coach outside of her club doing private lessons. She worked with him during the summer and he has offered. Our club has a policy that states that DC needs permission from them to do so. I already know they will create drama over it.

I like the combination of advice of waiting until after the first meet and seeing her times. Also, asking for a meeting as opposed to the email I was going to write. All good ideas.[/quote]

This makes no sense.  Why do you need permission to do private lessons.  Many kids we know are in private lessons.  They probably strictly look at times for moving up a level.   Find a new club if she is not happy.[/quote]

I don’t think our club strictly looks at times. DC beat many kids in races all last year that were a level above her.[/quote]

A level above her isn't her level - how about her level?  If you aren't happy with the club, find a new one.  If she's good it should not be an issue transfering.[/quote]

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