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[quote=Anonymous]We started at 8U but my kid is the type to go out in the backyard and play sports by himself, watch sports, read books about sports, etc. I did a travel sport as a kid and loved it so we figured we’d give it a shot at 8U. He’s now 10U and begs for extra training. He is the type who has never once complained about a practice, waking up early for a game, missing out on birthday parties, etc. If he decides he is done at some point, we will follow his lead, but for now he loves it.

Also, we use the tournaments for travel (some are near a beach or mountains). So it can be nice family time. There are also usually lots of siblings around for our younger one to play with.

One benefit to starting around age 8/9 (when many teams form) is getting in on the ground level. At this age there does seem to be a loyalty to the returning kids trying out even if they say there isn’t. This is of course assuming your kid meets the relative skill level, is coach able, shows up on time, your family isn’t a pain, etc. I doubt they’d cut a solid kid that gets along with the team for an unknown kid who is just slightly better.

That said there does seem to be turnover every year and new teams forming (e.g. an A and a B team) so it’s not impossible to make a team closer to age 13+ if your kid is good.

If you do it though I think going in with the attitude that it’s for fun, exercise, new experiences, team bonding, self challenge, etc. is the way to go. The parents who go into for a D1 scholarship are a whole different breed.

And of course your family needs the time and money or you’ll be miserable. [/quote]

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