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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not op, can any kids of swim level join summer swim meets? I have one kid can swim full lap "slowly" and know only 3 strokes except butterfly.[/quote]

As long as your child can swim a lap even if slowly and not pretty most swim teams are happy to have them and will help them improve. if 8 and under many pools have a developmental part of their team with the younger kids who can't do multiple laps during a practice and help build them to be able to participate in regular practice. Basically it is extremely welcoming in my experience.

The way the meets work is there are "B" meets each Monday night (in NVSL) that are considered developmental meets. They aren't keeping score/points, but you do swim againt another team. Your child can sign up for what strokes they want to and basically get practice. If their times are fast enough, they may be asked eventually to swim in an "A" meet which is on Saturday mornings and is where points are counted and is the official "competition." I recommend going to some A meets even if your child is only swimming in B meets at the time because they are fun and exciting - lots of cheering and it is good to go and be a part of the team. And motivating to keep practicing! [/quote]

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