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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Legit question.  Is there a point to going to the 14 and under NCSAs?  Other than to say your kid was there?  I get taking them out of school and the expense of the trip in high school but why don’t do it beforehand?  Just for the experience of a big meet?  My kid qualifies every year but we haven’t gone and I’m wondering if we should?[/quote]

How old is your kid? What club do they swim for? Need to look at other factors.[/quote]

She is 12.  I don’t think the Club matters.[/quote]

I asked club to determine what meets she regularly participates in and the level of competition.

Age wise, yes it’s beneficial for 12 year olds to start participating in meets that are 4-5 days long, with prelims & finals format where she’s out of her routine (flight/hotel/unusual diet) because as she enters high school there will be a steeper learning curve for her, when meet performance is more critical.

On top of that, it’s a great way to bond with your team, participate in relays, and it’s just fun.[/quote]

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