Your kids have been training and prepping for their swim meet. As parents, you have some prep work to do as well before the big day. Some preparation on your part will make sure the kids have fun and the day goes smoothly.

There is no magic number that can tell a parent, or a coach, that a child is ready to swim competitively. Determining the “right age” depends on a variety of factors that should be assessed on an individual basis.

Competitive swimming places intense demands on a swimmer’s shoulders because it requires: Both strength and extreme flexibility to achieve the range of motion needed for fast, efficient forward movement. Forward movement through a dense medium that provides both friction and resistance (i.e., water). Constant repetition with full arm rotations —

Developing a strong swim program for children is a smart way to get families invested in your swim center. Not only are these foundational classes catalysts for repeat swim center clients, odds are you’ll rope in some lap swimming parents or teens that are inspired by the facility and your

Swimming is a healthy activity that’s accessible to nearly everyone, regardless of fitness level. The health benefits of swimming are well-documented. While swimming is certainly a net benefit to one’s health, any physical activity brings with it the risk of physical injury. Swimming is no different.

Swimmer’s ear is no fun. Yet anyone who swims regularly runs the risk of contracting it. If you’re unsure what swimmer’s ear is or whether you have it, read about what it is and what you can do to prevent it. 

Anyone can get swimmer’s ear. It’s not simply an issue for competitive swimmers. In fact, you needn’t be swimming at all to get swimmer’s ear – but it certainly increases the chances. So what is swimmer’s ear anyway? Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) is an infection that occurs in the outer