Swimming is not just a fun and enjoyable activity; it’s also an essential life skill. Teaching kids to swim at a young age can help ensure their safety and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Preparing Your Kids for Swimming Lessons
The Importance of Frequent Training for Children in Swimming Clubs
Swimming clubs provide a valuable platform for children to develop their swimming skills, build endurance, and foster a love for the sport. One common aspect of swimming clubs that often surprises newcomers is the frequency of training sessions. This article aims to highlight the significance of regular and frequent training for children in swimming clubs and the benefits it brings to their overall swimming journey.
Making Waves: Factors to Consider When Buying Race Suits for Swimmers
In the world of competitive swimming, every second counts. Swimmers constantly seek ways to optimise their performance, and one crucial aspect is choosing the right race suit. A well-fitting and technologically advanced race suit can make a significant difference in speed and efficiency in the water. If you’re in the market for a new race suit, it’s essential to consider several factors before making a purchase. In this article, we’ll explore the key elements to consider when buying race suits for swimmers.
Baby Wearing in Water: Is it possible?
I utterly adored ‘wearing’ my babies. There are so many amazing things about this and so many advantages. I have at some point carried all my babies in a baby carrier or sling. In the early days with my first, she was so fractious following a traumatic delivery that a baby carrier was the only way […]
The benefits of baby swimming classes
Learning to swim and having water confidence were always things I considered really important when I became a parent. My parents invested a great deal of time and effort getting me to learn to swim as a child, and I am very grateful for that. My dad swam with me every Sunday morning, challenging me […]
Competitive swimming: how to support your children
Competitive swimming is a hobby that lots of children take up. As a child I had lots of friends who were competitive swimmers and I spent many a hot Saturday, pool side watching and cheering them on (after I’d spent all day riding horses and mucking them out). I had one close friend who was […]
Encouraging water confidence in children on holiday
Learning to swim and developing water confidence are so important for children. When you are on holiday though, you can get caught between the desire to have fun and the need to stay safe. Holidays are about having fun and relaxing, but that doesn’t mean that as parents we can take our eye of the […]
6 things to do in Flintshire with pre-schoolers
Looking for things to do in Flintshire? When you have pre-schoolers (especially more than one) it pays to have a few places up your sleeve that you can take them. A mixture of indoor and outdoor locations is always beneficial too. Whilst there are so many things that can be done at home, and whilst […]