Which age group?

Question

I signed up for the swim team and i am so excited im only 11 and can swim but not very well all my friends are so excited about me joining since im really athletic the assumed id be good at swimming too. Im not as good as they think i am but all my friends are 12 there is an age group 6 to 11 and a 12 to 16 age group at first i thought i should just join 12 to 16 but since i don't want them to see how bad i am i am having second thoughts, any help? p.s. i have a whole bunch of friends in the 6 to 11 age group but i am tall so i will stick out

Answer 1

stick with 6-11

Answer 2

I'd say 6-11.

Answer 3

you want to be in the 11 year old on you have a huge advantage.

Answer 4

I would suggest you decide in relation to your character, if you are the type of person taht is boosted with something challenging then you should opt for the older group and it might actually produce a faster way of learning. On the other hand if you get intimidated easy, the youngest group seems wiser, as feeling more comfortable can aid your learning. And i am sure, if you have friends there, you wont feel left out just because u are taller

Answer 5

Reading your question you sound very intelligent, which group would you feel more comfortable being in?

Your performance will depend on how youre feeling about yourself and how comfortable you are about the situation.

Being taller can be an advantage for you so you probably shouldnt worry too much about your hight, ok :)

Your only 11yrs old, still growing, and so are your friends. So there is also a  chance that in 6-12months your friends could end up being taller than you.

You just do what YOU are comfortable with doing and your performance will be brilliant, Im sure.

All the best for you :)