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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Do kids swim NVSL divisionals *knowing for sure* that they won’t swim IAS?[/b] If so, why? To try for an NVSL or team or pool record?

I have heard of some kids (a few? One or two? idk) swimming club prelim sessions to get a time and have no intention of swimming in finals. Was told they are swimming prelims to get a time drop. They get a drop and they’re done for the day.[/quote]

Yes, according to some posters here their kids are doing just that, because Divisionals is "important to them as their last summer swim meet". Never mind that in doing so they are denying another swimmer a chance to qualify for and swim in IAS, however small they feel that chance may be. It's not like anyone has ever dropped time at Divisionals. And who cares if that next swimmer on the ladder is only a little bit slower and might actually have a chance at IAS, they'll do it anyway because it's all about them. After all, if you're a fast swimmer it's ok to disregard the intent of Divisionals. You get to make up your own rules because your parents have taught you that being fast means you get to act like a jerk.[/quote]

You are way WAY too invested in your kid being able to swim at Divisionals. If your team has that many fast swimmers that the#6 swimmer in the age group would still make all stars but not Divisionals and you care this much, you should consider switching teams next year.[/quote]

Nah.  There are tons of examples of 3 all stars from one team in the same event.  It just takes a smart and savvy team rep to advocate for #3 in the seeding meeting.  [/quote]

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