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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Machine's Gear programs do not require competition. Not sure on NCAPs policies for the similar level. Machine's Tysons location also has maintenance programs 1x a week and NCAP may have something similar. Agree on FISH and would definitely check out York as it is a smaller club. As PP have said, AAC is cheaper because it is subsidized by Arlington County. No other clubs that you are looking at have the subsidy so the cost will be higher (not having to pay for lane rental is a huge, huge savings).[/quote]

Even though the Gear programs don't require competition, practices and season schedule and coaches' communication with the kids is  structured around 2 big meets (Winter and Spring) and then a few in between in the build-up to those meets. I'm sure York, Fish, and NCAP operate along those lines although it's fair to say that between clubs and within club locations, there's a range of site personalities/cultures.

As far as your kid not liking meets, big difference for my kids was making friends/swim buddies with kids in their practice groups. Might be worth talking to coaches to see if your kid would gel with other kids/practice groups.

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