If you’ve ever watched from the bleachers, you’ve probably witnessed a certain moment that occurs in almost every kids’ swim…
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The sound of water slapping against tiles, coaches announcing lap times, and kids coming to the surface to catch their…
Inflatable rings, screaming toddlers, and parents crouched at the edge providing cautious encouragement are all familiar sights on a muggy…
Compared to most sports, swim meets have an oddly quiet atmosphere. The sounds of water splashing, flip-flops squeaking on tile,…
A local fitness center’s indoor pool appeared unusually crowded on a recent weekday morning. A loose circle of people bounced…
The ritual starts well in advance of the first splash on swim days. Goggles are found beneath the couch, a…
There is a special pause that happens near water, a split second when a parent knows how easily fun may…
A few minutes before practice begins, the pool deck falls into a routine that is almost ritualistic, youngsters adjusting goggles,…
The first thing you hear at a children’s swim class is not panic but rhythm. A constant rhythm of splashes,…
A pool at about 4:15 p.m. has its own weather. The air is warmer than you think, heavy with chlorine…