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[quote=Anonymous]I think this is just what happens when there is limited lane space. Ideally there would be enough space to have 4 kids per lane grouped by similar ability. But the reality at most pools is that you have to put 8 kids in a lane with a wider range of abilities. If they capped the program at a smaller number, people would be upset that hardly anyone would participate.

My 6 year old DC is in a similar program. Based on how well DC did on the summer team they have been placed in a lane with 7 and 8 year olds in the once a week winter program. Some of the kids in DC's lane are two grades older. DC is struggling with the multiple laps at a time and the drills being introduced. They are out of practice now that swimming isn't every day. Developmentally the drills are a bit advanced for DC to grasp, as DC is not yet 6 and a half. But at the same time DC is too advanced for the lane of 5 and 6 year olds barely making it across the pool and needing lots of rest after each 25. DC just goes at the back of the line and does what they can while getting some help from the coach that's in the water. There is really no good place for DC with the limited space. I figure DC is building good endurance if nothing else.[/quote]

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