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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Basically, the kids who had made Zones before (had the bag and the swag) didn’t go, kids qualifying for the first time did go (to get the bag and the swag.) I’d venture that most of the kids who went would have accepted an offer to pay for the swag and not actually swim. Our team’s attitude was basically “go if you want” but the entire vibe around it has been that it’s not a big deal.

And yeah, it’s too late, but the other option would be to do it during summer swim all stars which a lot of kids would also rather do. [/quote]

Never really thought about it in terms of swag, but I agree I think "one and done" is common. It's a nice goal, might be more realistic timing based on age during the year ("good birthday" meet), can be good/fun travel experience, but swimming in August is just too much! My kid went once at 10, and our family made other decisions - vacation, sleepaway camp - after that. My younger kid ended up not going ever between it becoming less of a thing and family summer priorities.

I think coaching is another reason it's not any earlier. Clubs are spread thin to send coaches to summer championship travel meets, so you can't really schedule another the same week as Futures/NCSAs etc. [/quote]

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