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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. It’s a pmsl division a team. There are a couple b team meets this summer. As I said, I am completely new to this so I’ll see what the coaches advise. Was just hoping for some feedback here but it seems team dependent. [/quote]

I'm wondering if you are on Adelphi since you mention the couple of B meets (you don't have to answer if you don't want). If you ARE a fellow Adelphian, welcome! If you're on another PMSL Division A team, I'm betting advice would be pretty similar...

Although we are Division A, and a competitive swim team, we're also pretty chill and inclusive in terms of levels and abilities. I would say do whatever your 6 year old wants and is interested in. If they like practice for the learning and social vibe but get freaked out about meets, don't push them. If they are interested in giving it a real try, go for it. I've known younger kids that go both ways.

Time Trials this Saturday is a great opportunity to get a feel for what a meet is like, but without being against another team. I'm betting the coaches will put them in just free and back and see how they do. Truth be told, most of the kids love meets because it's not that much swimming (way less than practice), and mostly hanging out with friends and eating donuts.

We've loved being in PMSL and have found it way less stressful and crazy than what I know of MCSL and NVSL. So competition to "make the A team" or be "relegated" to B meets, etc. Everyone is generally welcome at Saturday A meets. And then there are a couple B meets and a 10&u mini meet to give folks more opportunities. [/quote]

Op here. Yes, we are at Adelphi! Thanks for all of this. My kid has always loved swimming (taught herself!) and we’ve never done lessons so I love the instruction she’s gotten this week.  I really do hope this summer fosters even more enjoyment for her! But even if it ends up being a lot of time in the pool, some technique, and some new buddies, it sounds like it’ll be a success! Thanks again![/quote]

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