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Anonymous wrote:I'd be happy for my kids to get more exercise, but they make these sports so unpleasant by making it so you can't do other ECs or interfere with family vacations. It's not like these kids are going pro. Why do they take themselves so seriously?

Sounds like your kids should do rec sports. Kids put a lot of time & effort into being good at these sports by high school and aren’t at practice just to hit 10,000 steps for the day.

I don't think the county should subsidize semi-pro club sports. County athletics should benefit all students. Not just those who want to focus on this one aspect of their lives.

There are limited numbers of spots on high school teams due to limited resources in terms of uniforms, field/court/pool space, coaching ratios, busing & entry fees (for XC invitationals). Why shouldn’t the best athletes make the team? High school athletes don’t want to play with kids who are there to smell the roses.

Exactly why we need to rethink this to be more inclusive.

It is already inclusive. Just like not every kid is going to be cut out for AP classes, not every kid is going to be cut out for various teams. That's life.

Your analogy is flawed. Education is provided to all residents. These sports are restrictive. We need sports programs that are inclusive and for all residents, not just a few elite athletes.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be happy for my kids to get more exercise, but they make these sports so unpleasant by making it so you can't do other ECs or interfere with family vacations. It's not like these kids are going pro. Why do they take themselves so seriously?

Sounds like your kids should do rec sports. Kids put a lot of time & effort into being good at these sports by high school and aren’t at practice just to hit 10,000 steps for the day.

I don't think the county should subsidize semi-pro club sports. County athletics should benefit all students. Not just those who want to focus on this one aspect of their lives.

There are limited numbers of spots on high school teams due to limited resources in terms of uniforms, field/court/pool space, coaching ratios, busing & entry fees (for XC invitationals). Why shouldn’t the best athletes make the team? High school athletes don’t want to play with kids who are there to smell the roses.

Exactly why we need to rethink this to be more inclusive.

It is already inclusive. Just like not every kid is going to be cut out for AP classes, not every kid is going to be cut out for various teams. That's life.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be happy for my kids to get more exercise, but they make these sports so unpleasant by making it so you can't do other ECs or interfere with family vacations. It's not like these kids are going pro. Why do they take themselves so seriously?

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Anonymous wrote:Just for future reference there is actually training starting right after July 1 for returning kids. If you want your kid in HS sports, the summer Isn’t yours.

As for tryouts and practice, depends on the school and coach as to whether they will allow your son to participate. Also make sure that the physical is done timely. That can also disqualify him. There was s a required form and you can’t deviate. This stuff is all on the school website.

Well high school sports are out for us then. Summer swim takes up until almost the end of July - more summer sports will take away our only time to visit family overseas.

Quite a decision to make on behalf of your high schooler. You mention swimming, but in xc/track most kids don’t start until 9th grade, so there’s still potential for athletic recruiting. Not to mention the social, academic & exercise benefits of taking part in high school sports. Oh, and having activities to put on a college application.

Guessing you’re going to tell your kid no to getting a summer job, too.

Thanks for the condescending reply. Kid is very lukewarm about possibly doing cross country. If the only way into cross country this year is starting out in early August then, no, I’m not canceling our family vacation which is scheduled at the ONLY time this summer that doesn’t conflict with swimming. My kid is extremely strong academically and has plenty of other activities for a college application. I was only asking to see if there was a way to fit this in, not so that they could win medals and get a college scholarship. Sheesh, if the parents in high school sports are like you then we’re better off out of it.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be happy for my kids to get more exercise, but they make these sports so unpleasant by making it so you can't do other ECs or interfere with family vacations. It's not like these kids are going pro. Why do they take themselves so seriously?

Sounds like your kids should do rec sports. Kids put a lot of time & effort into being good at these sports by high school and aren’t at practice just to hit 10,000 steps for the day.

I don't think the county should subsidize semi-pro club sports. County athletics should benefit all students. Not just those who want to focus on this one aspect of their lives.

There are limited numbers of spots on high school teams due to limited resources in terms of uniforms, field/court/pool space, coaching ratios, busing & entry fees (for XC invitationals). Why shouldn’t the best athletes make the team? High school athletes don’t want to play with kids who are there to smell the roses.

Exactly why we need to rethink this to be more inclusive.

It is already inclusive. Just like not every kid is going to be cut out for AP classes, not every kid is going to be cut out for various teams. That's life.

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Anonymous wrote:Just for future reference there is actually training starting right after July 1 for returning kids. If you want your kid in HS sports, the summer Isn’t yours.

As for tryouts and practice, depends on the school and coach as to whether they will allow your son to participate. Also make sure that the physical is done timely. That can also disqualify him. There was s a required form and you can’t deviate. This stuff is all on the school website.

Well high school sports are out for us then. Summer swim takes up until almost the end of July - more summer sports will take away our only time to visit family overseas.

If your kid is not swimming club they can miss some summer swim.

The opposite it true as well - if they are year round club, they can miss/skip summer swim, it's more fun but sometimes you have to pick.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be happy for my kids to get more exercise, but they make these sports so unpleasant by making it so you can't do other ECs or interfere with family vacations. It's not like these kids are going pro. Why do they take themselves so seriously?

Sounds like your kids should do rec sports. Kids put a lot of time & effort into being good at these sports by high school and aren’t at practice just to hit 10,000 steps for the day.

I don't think the county should subsidize semi-pro club sports. County athletics should benefit all students. Not just those who want to focus on this one aspect of their lives.

There are limited numbers of spots on high school teams due to limited resources in terms of uniforms, field/court/pool space, coaching ratios, busing & entry fees (for XC invitationals). Why shouldn’t the best athletes make the team? High school athletes don’t want to play with kids who are there to smell the roses.

Exactly why we need to rethink this to be more inclusive.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be happy for my kids to get more exercise, but they make these sports so unpleasant by making it so you can't do other ECs or interfere with family vacations. It's not like these kids are going pro. Why do they take themselves so seriously?

Sounds like your kids should do rec sports. Kids put a lot of time & effort into being good at these sports by high school and aren’t at practice just to hit 10,000 steps for the day.

I don't think the county should subsidize semi-pro club sports. County athletics should benefit all students. Not just those who want to focus on this one aspect of their lives.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be happy for my kids to get more exercise, but they make these sports so unpleasant by making it so you can't do other ECs or interfere with family vacations. It's not like these kids are going pro. Why do they take themselves so seriously?

Sounds like your kids should do rec sports. Kids put a lot of time & effort into being good at these sports by high school and aren’t at practice just to hit 10,000 steps for the day.

I don't think the county should subsidize semi-pro club sports. County athletics should benefit all students. Not just those who want to focus on this one aspect of their lives.

There are limited numbers of spots on high school teams due to limited resources in terms of uniforms, field/court/pool space, coaching ratios, busing & entry fees (for XC invitationals). Why shouldn’t the best athletes make the team? High school athletes don’t want to play with kids who are there to smell the roses.

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Anonymous wrote:Cross Country is often a no-cut sport. If he can run, likely he'll be fine joining late.

No-cut just means “no tryouts.” You still have to show up for all the practices & do what the coaches say. It’s not a free for all exercise group.

Worked for my kid at a different MCPS HS. Check with the coach.

Anonymous wrote:Cross Country is often a no-cut sport. If he can run, likely he'll be fine joining late.

No-cut just means “no tryouts.” You still have to show up for all the practices & do what the coaches say. It’s not a free for all exercise group.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd be happy for my kids to get more exercise, but they make these sports so unpleasant by making it so you can't do other ECs or interfere with family vacations. It's not like these kids are going pro. Why do they take themselves so seriously?

Sounds like your kids should do rec sports. Kids put a lot of time & effort into being good at these sports by high school and aren’t at practice just to hit 10,000 steps for the day.

I don't think the county should subsidize semi-pro club sports. County athletics should benefit all students. Not just those who want to focus on this one aspect of their lives.

Cross Country is often a no-cut sport. If he can run, likely he'll be fine joining late.

Anonymous wrote:I'd be happy for my kids to get more exercise, but they make these sports so unpleasant by making it so you can't do other ECs or interfere with family vacations. It's not like these kids are going pro. Why do they take themselves so seriously?

Kind of sad that people like PP can deny their kid the opportunity to do high school sports.

Anonymous wrote:I'd be happy for my kids to get more exercise, but they make these sports so unpleasant by making it so you can't do other ECs or interfere with family vacations. It's not like these kids are going pro. Why do they take themselves so seriously?

Sounds like your kids should do rec sports. Kids put a lot of time & effort into being good at these sports by high school and aren’t at practice just to hit 10,000 steps for the day.