On a Saturday morning, a certain silence descends upon a swimming pool. The sound of a toddler’s arms windmilling as she launches herself off the edge. Nearby,
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Between the sound of kids screaming with joy in the pool and the second plate of grilled prawns, there’s a…
If you’ve ever watched from the bleachers, you’ve probably witnessed a certain moment that occurs in almost every kids’ swim…
The sound of water slapping against tiles, coaches announcing lap times, and kids coming to the surface to catch their…
Compared to most sports, swim meets have an oddly quiet atmosphere. The sounds of water splashing, flip-flops squeaking on tile,…
For kids who flinch under pressure, swimming works incredibly well when taken out of the competitive grind. Swimming lets kids…
The ritual starts well in advance of the first splash on swim days. Goggles are found beneath the couch, a…
Over the past decade, children calendars have become eerily similar to business project schedules, precisely scheduled and aggressively tuned for…
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,…