The ritual starts well in advance of the first splash on swim days. Goggles are found beneath the couch, a wet towel is found in…
There is a special pause that happens near water, a split second when a parent knows how easily fun may tilt into danger. It is…
A few minutes before practice begins, the pool deck falls into a routine that is almost ritualistic, youngsters adjusting goggles, parents stepping back, coaches examining…
The first thing you notice at a children’s swim lesson is the echo. Water slapping tile, instructors calling out encouragement, small bodies cutting through the…