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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The cost isn’t the issue. The issue is the mindset “I must be atop the ladder, so I’ll gain any advantage by wearing a tech suit, when every other kid wears a training suit.”  Great frickin teammate.  [/quote]

tech suits may take off a second or two but they aren't going to make a slow kid faster.[/quote]

For 12U, very rare for a tech suit to make a difference (and no difference for 10U)...why? tech suit is about compression. So unless the kid has some above-average physical maturity, a tech suit isn't going to do anything. Now if the parent is encouraging a kid to wear tech suit for mindset purposes then that's probably not a whole lot different from parents trying to incentivize their kids to swim faster by buying them treats or gifts. 
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The 12U "tech suits" aren't actually tech suits. You can usually pick them up for $80. They are really popular for club meets. My kid wears one just because all his friends do. He really wanted one and after a year or two of club swim we agreed to get him one since he's so into the sport. He's not fast, and I can't imagine it makes a difference other than maybe a slight psychological boost. Some come in cool colors and patterns and they are just fun. In short, a lot of kids just like wearing them when they race and that includes *gasp* B meets. [/quote]

The rec league rule about kneeskin suits seems to be more about the appearance of haves/have nots than about an unfair advantage.[/quote]

Do you mean the USA Swimming Rule, which rec leagues may adopt?[/quote]

MCSL 2025 Handbook:

No technical suit shall be worn by any 12 and under MCSL athlete in competition at any dual meet, division relay meet, division championship meet, Coaches Invitational Long Course Meet, All Star Relay and Individual All Star meets.

o A Technical Suit is one that has the following components: ▪ Any suit with bonded or taped seams regardless of its fabric or silhouette;  ▪ Any suit with woven fabric extending past the hips

▪Note WOVEN FABRIC:  A suit with woven fabric and sewn seems that does not extend below the hips is permitted 
▪Note KNIT FABRIC:  A suit with knit fabric and sewn seems not extending below the knees is permitted

Rule 2.f Penalty: Any violation of rule 2.e will result in disqualification without further warning except a swimmer that is observed to violate rule 2.e.4, 2.e.5 or 2.e.12 shall receive one warning to correct the uniform. If the observation of a violation occurs before the event, the swimmer shall correct the uniform before the start of the race. If the observation of the violation occurs after the start of an event, then the swimmer must correct the violation prior to their next event. Failure to correct the violation after a warning prior to an event will result in disqualification in that event. A brief delay to allow inverting a swim cap is appropriate. A delay to allow changing a swimsuit is not appropriate.

12 and under technical suit prohibition:  Virtually all suits that fall within the definition of restricted have a FINA approved logo. Suits with the FINA logo that are considered legal for 12 and under use have an additional green checkmark logo in conjunction with the FINA logo. FINA logo only: not legal for 12 and unders to wear in MCSL competition.

FINA logo and green check mark: legal for 12 and unders to wear in MCSL competition. If there is no FINA logo and no green checkmark or you are unsure regarding the material composition or legality of a suit, 4 then the swimmer gets the benefit of the doubt.  The burden is on the parents, coaches and swimmers to know if a suit is legal prior to competition. Officials are not suit police. Any concern about a suit should be brought to the attention of the Referee.[/quote]

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