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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m hazarding a guess but RMSC has posted their tryout dates, which are in July. If Club B is RMSC, be realistic about your kid’s times. RMSC is tough to get into because of how many kids they have. Age matters here too, the younger you are the easier it is to get in. [/quote]

Starting at what age do times really matter?[/quote]

Probably as early as 10. Certainly by 11/12. [/quote]

Times start mattering at 11/12 for girls.  That is the first "cut" so to speak where you can see if there is any potential talent.  That being said I would rather a pretty good 11/12 that has yet to go through puberty (girl) then one that has already grown and potentially is peaking.

Boys it is a little later than girls.

A lot of talented kids burn out and peak during the 13-15 range.  I am watching our club move swimmers out of the elite track (13 year olds) to the competitive track because the times and improvements are starting to get flat.  They are also accepting swimmers from other clubs with good times and trajectories.[/quote]

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