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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If he loves it, that’s a good reason to look for a program but I don’t have a specific recommendation now as we moved from the area. Agree that birthday is not a good reason to choose a sport, especially in swimming when there are meets throughout the year. [b]My son has the worst possible birthday for year round swimming[/b] but he is very good and while he does not get quite as much “glory” in the championship meets as an age grouper due to birthday, I think it’s probably good for his longer term development and having to hustle more to qualify “up” is advantageous in the long run.

Honestly I would start with what is most convenient to where you live, then visit and get a feel for the vibe. I think it’s super important to keep it fun and light at that age. [/quote]

Just curious, what is considered to be the "worst possible birthday for year round swimming"?  Is it a fall birthday because never the oldest right before any champs meet? [/quote]

Birthday is right before short course champs. So he is always the very youngest for short course champs and long course is not great either - he is not even to the half birthday yet if that makes sense. Winter champs is a good meet but doesn’t carry the same weight in the age group years. However, if he sticks with swimming it won’t matter at all by high school, and in the meantime we talk about perseverance and hard work. [/quote]

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