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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you have a swimmer or figure skater who practices early in the morning, how many hours of sleep do they get per night?  I have an 11 yo that is just starting early morning practice.  In bed by 8:30 but didn't fall asleep until 9:30, then woke up at 5:30 and practiced hard for an hour and then fell asleep on the way from school to practice and looked really tired walking into school.  [/quote]

Just curious what is your end goal?  [/quote]

I started early morning swim practice at age 11, this was back in the 80s.  I don't think most child athletes are thinking too much about end points at this age other than being as good as they can (improving times for swimming) and having fun - i did it because i loved the sport and was good at it.  And i don't think these kids and families need an end point...it's totally fine to enjoy it and get the benefits of strong work ethic, excellent fitness, confidence, excelling or improving at their sport in the moment.

OP, this will be an adjustment for your child.  They will be tired at first, but keep encouraging an early bedtime (without pressure) and if they are tired enough, it will happen. Eventually, they will decide it's worth it or not.  [/quote]

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