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[b]Think of this board as generally the most invested and interested parents of the top 20-50% of the player pool. It’s not totally a representative sample[/b].

That said, why travel at all? In general, as in not a certainty or applicable to every kid, probably 75% of the kids who have a chance to play at a high level by 13, and the opportunities that may come with it, will have started playing travel around this age. It’s not the only path, but it’s certainly the widest door to keep those options open. Your mileage may vary, as they say.[/quote]

I would agree with that characterization. In general, you have to take some comments on this board with a grain of salt. Some parents express frustration (e.g., at the club or the coach) and the takeaway may be that there's some systemic problem. Overall, I would encourage travel at an earlier age just to see if your kid likes it. Oftentimes, travel is more competitive than rec. That's not to say there aren't players on lower travel teams who would be better suited for rec but travel should be more challenging than rec. The line between travel and rec may look a little blurry as you get to the lower travel teams, but your kid could enjoy it and want to advance up the ladder. So if finances permit, I would try travel to see if your kid likes it. As parents, we're all trying to figure out what activities will both interest and challenge our kids. 
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