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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unless your kid is begging to club swim, don’t do it.  Too much training, not good for them.  I am so sorry I let my kid go down this road (and I have a kid who loves to swim).  Not worth it.[/quote]depends on the club. My 10yo swims twice a week for an hour each time. It’s good exercise and she likes it. She doesn’t have A times or even B times and I’m ok with that….. it’s your attitude too that matters..[/quote]

It will vary per club. Since you are starting out, look for a club that has flexibility versus a rigid you must do this type of attitude/schedule. There are those clubs out there. Ask questions about requirements and make sure that both you and your child feel comfortable with what the club is asking.[/quote]
+1, this area actually has a lot of low key clubs where there is not the expectation that your kid needs to be in the water 5 days a week once they hit middle school. If your child wants to do swimming as their second sport, there are clubs where this is feasible. Does that work at say NCAP, no, but there are clubs where you can have that balance. And conversely, there are clubs where if your child is talented and committed to swimming they can train at a higher level. Swim is not one size fits all, and we are lucky in this area to have so many options to choose from depending on your kid’s ability and level of commitment. [/quote]

Could you all name the clubs?  Because I have looked and [b]I can’t find any in Maryland for kids making JO cuts[/b] who can stay at a 4 day schedule in 7th and 8th grade.  I looked at NCAP, RMSC, ASA.  Maybe sea devils or Toll, though I have heard those clubs will push too?  There seems to be low key programs but if your kid is making cuts pretty easily, they don’t mesh with the more restrained groups.  Would love to find a balanced program for kids who show potential but want to keep the time in the water manageable.[/quote]

NP, and this is the difference.  Clubs that offer a less competitive track know it's for kids who love swim but also have other interests.  If your child wants to swim at a level to be making cuts like that, then it isn't a low-key 2 or 3x/wk thing.  [/quote]

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