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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bringing this back because it's JO time for 14U and circle seeding is back, too.  I think it's tough on this younger age group because they often don't swim their best times in finals (especially the 11-12s and 10Us, who usually _don't_ get most of their day off after prelims - that morning prelim usually goes to the older age groupers).

DC is trying to drop specific amounts of time in specific events and will not have anyone to push/pace them in prelims when they are physically/mentally fresh (lane assignment won't offset that - they are counting on racing some individual other fast swimmers).  I know it's the rule for USA Swimming, but it would be interesting to see statistically what impact the circle seeding really has on the times for the younger groups.

Yes, a good swimmer should be able to put up a good time in the pool by themselves, but these are kids and they're just not there yet.  What do you tell your kid (or do in the downtime between prelims and finals) to try to help them plan their races (and stay properly fed and hydrated)?[/quote]

I had 2 boys recently in  12-14 and frankly i try not to talk much about swimming in btw final and prelims. Are they interested in their heat/lane for finals? Yes. All the swimming stuff, i leave between them and their coach. Yes, I try to make sure they rest and eat, but i don't harp too much about their food choices. Do i tell them good luck, of course. [/quote]

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