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Jilly_in_VA

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2. The whole point of the Norwegian system

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Thu Jul 9, 2026, 01:39 PM

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is that every kid participates, usually in several sports, and doesn't have to choose one to specialize in until they're 13--if they even want to choose. They can keep playing several at a non-specialized level if they want to after 13. Norway is basically an outdoor country, unlike us.

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