Almost every children’s swimming class has a moment around week three or four when a child who had been holding…
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On mornings, a line of parents and young children forms at a recreation center in Surrey, just off the A3,…
Some kids experience a specific kind of anxiety the night before school begins. It’s not loud or dramatic. It’s the…
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,
Between the sound of kids screaming with joy in the pool and the second plate of grilled prawns, there’s a…
Around week three, a new mother’s life descends into a certain kind of chaos. Somehow, the house is always 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…
Observing a group of teenagers jump into freezing water while laughing, filming, and tagging their friends is strangely captivating. At…
Compared to most sports, swim meets have an oddly quiet atmosphere. The sounds of water splashing, flip-flops squeaking on tile,…