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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Really appreciate the feedback! The try outs for non-KSAC sites being on the same day/time is a challenge. I got freaked out reading on here that they have 100 kids trying out for just 15-20 spots. How do they differentiate with such a large group of kids?? And does RMSC really give feedback if you don’t make the cut? We tried out for ASA and they told us nothing. [/quote]

We asked for feedback when DC tried out and did not make RMSC. The feedback was general I think, they said he was not legal in breast and fly but we have a video of him doing breast at the trail-- I wasn't there so my wife took videos for me. [/quote]

For 8u, coaches want kids who can focus, follow directions, and do not need constant redirection in the pool. Being legal in all strokes is a definite bonus, but imagine being a kindergarten teacher who has to select students for their class. Do you select the kid who can write his name well but also can’t sit still  and distracts all the other kids? Or the kid who isn’t perfect, but listens well and follows all the directions?

Also, taking video of your child at tryouts is not going to endear you to the coaches, no matter what the reason. It kind of has “crazy swim parent” vibes, so I wouldn’t recommend. [/quote]
I’m going to second the advice regarding taking a video of your kid at their tryout. For anyone out there getting ready for a tryout, don’t do this, it makes you look crazy. Second, plenty of kids make it across the pool in what looks above the water to be legal breaststroke, but their kick may be illegal which a parent in the stands (especially if not a former swimmer) wouldn’t see/understand. I am going to disagree though about the importance of being legal in all 4 strokes for the 8 year olds. Because of how competitive the limited slots are at RMSC if your 8 year old is trying out, they need to be legal in all 4 strokes. A 6 year old not so much, but an 8 year old needs to be. [/quote]

Depends on the site, I suppose, but at KSAC all parents are up on the viewing deck behind glass. Guarantee the coaches are paying attention to the swimmers and are not trying to match the 100 + swimmers to their parents who aren’t visible anyway. Just not happening. And, it’s not at all crazy to take video of an important assessment as a data point to reflect back on later. Plenty of coaches take video of their swimmers to provide feedback - it’s a useful tool.[/quote]

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