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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, but it’s not hard to find other activities for your child to participate in![/quote]

I just don't understand why sports have to be more selective than other activites[/quote]

I don't understand your comment at all. What do you mean "I don't understand why sports have to be more selective than other activities"?  Sports are literally "competitive" by nature, and there are only so many teams and spots on teams for the most popular sports.  What part of needing to choose who is on teams surprises you or feels bizarre given the competitive nature of sports?[/quote]

Robotics and debate are generally more accessible than sports, so I don't see why sports have to be super selective when schools should be about academics. [/quote]

Well, those activities operate a little different.

Robotics typically has a “varsity” team that is actually on the floor driving the robot and allowed into the pit area to make repairs/tweaks between matches, and then there are lots of kids cheering in the stands and doing competitive analysis.  The team captain will give those kids things to do during build season, though usually targeted small jobs.

This would be the equivalent of a coach saying everyone can come to practice, but only X kids can actually suit up for the game and the rest of the team should be watching film and providing statistical analysis and cheering.

Not sure how many kids would be happy with “making the team” but only ever serving in those support roles.[/quote]

Then what extracurriculars in high school are accessible for all students?[/quote]

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