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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is annoying when a slow swimmer is in a long race that they clearly don’t belong in….but I blame the coaches not the parents when that happens [/quote]

Who are you to judge where they don't belong?  If they're legal and either meet a minimum time standard or no prior time is required, then they belong there if the coach thinks they're ready.  Instead of being a horrible person in the stands, cheer on that kid who is clearly challenging themselves doing something hard.  Celebrate the achievement and the effort.  [/quote]

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+1. I wonder if these PPs would be annoyed by elderly people who swim  Masters? There are 90+ year olds swimming in meets. Everyone claps when they finish because everyone there understands what this is really about. Shame on these parents who think they can gatekeep a sport and be snobby about kids who swim slower. Swimming isn’t just for the faster kids. You signed your kid up for a meet and you know they are long. Deal with it or find another sport. [/quote]

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