Anonymous
Post 07/16/2024 13:50     Subject: RMSC tryouts
KSAC is closed, no?
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2024 07:10     Subject: RMSC tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Went to KSAC, 8U. It was 45 minutes, all 4 strokes, 50 meters each. I think they did 100 of free total. Kids were not timed. No kickboards or starts. They were for sure testing technique and endurance.


Sounds the same as our experience last year
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2024 04:33     Subject: RMSC tryouts
Went to KSAC, 8U. It was 45 minutes, all 4 strokes, 50 meters each. I think they did 100 of free total. Kids were not timed. No kickboards or starts. They were for sure testing technique and endurance.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2024 22:23     Subject: RMSC tryouts
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Registration for RMSC Rockville tryout is still open! Last year, there were long waiting lists.


Its the hardest to get into.


Based on what data?


Clearly you are not rmsc. It’s the most selective.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2024 21:40     Subject: RMSC tryouts
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Registration for RMSC Rockville tryout is still open! Last year, there were long waiting lists.


Its the hardest to get into.


Based on what data?
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2024 21:30     Subject: Re:RMSC tryouts
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Depends on the age group. 9-10s last year swam all four strokes, sprinted a timed 25Y free, and did a few exercises with kickboards. I don't know how much distance was covered, but they were in the water for about 20 minutes. 8Us several years ago swam all 4 strokes and that was pretty much it, although even in that age group there was some attention paid to endurance (meaning more than one lap of free and back in a row). They were in the water or on deck for about 30 minutes. Coaches have names, make lists, and take notes. Some sites have a meeting for parents during the tryout time while the kids are in the water. You can request feedback (not justification, of course, but rather observations) if your DC does not get in by emailing the site coordinator.


We went to Olney and my friend’s kid went to KSAC. We compared notes and the tryout was very different. The same friend went to Rockville and it was more vigorous.


Rockville is seriously competitive.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2024 21:26     Subject: Re:RMSC tryouts
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Depends on the age group. 9-10s last year swam all four strokes, sprinted a timed 25Y free, and did a few exercises with kickboards. I don't know how much distance was covered, but they were in the water for about 20 minutes. 8Us several years ago swam all 4 strokes and that was pretty much it, although even in that age group there was some attention paid to endurance (meaning more than one lap of free and back in a row). They were in the water or on deck for about 30 minutes. Coaches have names, make lists, and take notes. Some sites have a meeting for parents during the tryout time while the kids are in the water. You can request feedback (not justification, of course, but rather observations) if your DC does not get in by emailing the site coordinator.


We went to Olney and my friend’s kid went to KSAC. We compared notes and the tryout was very different. The same friend went to Rockville and it was more vigorous.


I am the previous poster. Forgot to add that this was last year.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2024 20:10     Subject: RMSC tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Registration for RMSC Rockville tryout is still open! Last year, there were long waiting lists.


Its the hardest to get into.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2024 19:58     Subject: RMSC tryouts
Registration for RMSC Rockville tryout is still open! Last year, there were long waiting lists.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2024 18:35     Subject: Re:RMSC tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Depends on the age group. 9-10s last year swam all four strokes, sprinted a timed 25Y free, and did a few exercises with kickboards. I don't know how much distance was covered, but they were in the water for about 20 minutes. 8Us several years ago swam all 4 strokes and that was pretty much it, although even in that age group there was some attention paid to endurance (meaning more than one lap of free and back in a row). They were in the water or on deck for about 30 minutes. Coaches have names, make lists, and take notes. Some sites have a meeting for parents during the tryout time while the kids are in the water. You can request feedback (not justification, of course, but rather observations) if your DC does not get in by emailing the site coordinator.


We went to Olney and my friend’s kid went to KSAC. We compared notes and the tryout was very different. The same friend went to Rockville and it was more vigorous.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2024 17:35     Subject: RMSC tryouts
Depends on the site but my understanding is it would need to be a very talented person to walk into the team above minis (assuming no prior year round experience)
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2024 16:17     Subject: Re:RMSC tryouts
I've always heard it's harder to get in the older you get. Are there basically zero slots for Seniors (in the non-elite groups)?
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2024 16:07     Subject: Re:RMSC tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Depends on the age group. 9-10s last year swam all four strokes, sprinted a timed 25Y free, and did a few exercises with kickboards. I don't know how much distance was covered, but they were in the water for about 20 minutes. 8Us several years ago swam all 4 strokes and that was pretty much it, although even in that age group there was some attention paid to endurance (meaning more than one lap of free and back in a row). They were in the water or on deck for about 30 minutes. Coaches have names, make lists, and take notes. Some sites have a meeting for parents during the tryout time while the kids are in the water. You can request feedback (not justification, of course, but rather observations) if your DC does not get in by emailing the site coordinator.


Very helpful, thank you!
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2024 15:57     Subject: Re:RMSC tryouts
Depends on the age group. 9-10s last year swam all four strokes, sprinted a timed 25Y free, and did a few exercises with kickboards. I don't know how much distance was covered, but they were in the water for about 20 minutes. 8Us several years ago swam all 4 strokes and that was pretty much it, although even in that age group there was some attention paid to endurance (meaning more than one lap of free and back in a row). They were in the water or on deck for about 30 minutes. Coaches have names, make lists, and take notes. Some sites have a meeting for parents during the tryout time while the kids are in the water. You can request feedback (not justification, of course, but rather observations) if your DC does not get in by emailing the site coordinator.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2024 15:53     Subject: RMSC tryouts
Anyone else attending tonight or next week? What to expect for a first timer?