Mistakes that could Unexpectedly Hinder or even Disqualify Your Swimmer
There are several major mistakes that I see swim parents make often, that may actually hurt their swimmer, up to and including possibly causing them to get disqualified. Here is a list of mistakes swim parents make with good intentions, and why you need to avoid them. Using Flash Photography:Flash photography is prohibited at the […]
NEO YMCA League Qualification
How do you qualify for the Northeast Ohio YMCA League Championship?First it is important to understand that our League is made up of 21 teams, these teams are broken up into 3 divisions. Each of the 3 divisions holds a Divisional Championship meet the first weekend in February. These meets, and only these meets, determine […]
Poseidon Championship Series Podium Pictures
Congratulations to the top 8 finishers of the 2021-22 Poseidon Championship Series!
How to be a Timer at a Swim Meet
Nearly every swim team requires parents to help out. One of the most common positions is being a timer at a meet. Some people think the position is too stressful, but honestly it is as easy paying attention to the meet and pressing a button for each race. Okay it is slightly more complicated than […]
Signs Your Swimmer Just Isn’t That In To It
Why do your kids swim? There are lots of possible answers to this question, and for most kids it is a combination of reasons. One essential reason should be because they want to and they love it . All too often, unfortunately, it is actually because mom or dad love it and will do anything […]
Eight Habits of Good Swim Parents
I’ve been a swim mom for 16 years now and in that time I’ve seen lots of swim parents come through the various teams my kids have been on. Some are absolutely amazing and some seem…misguided. What’s funny is occasionally some of the worst swim parents have the fastest swimmers, so many people around them […]
6 Signs Your Swimmer Should NOT be Wearing a Technical Suit
Updated: 2022 There is always grand debate over who should wear technical suits and when. In fact as of September 1, 2020 USA Swimming has banned higher end technical suits for 12 and under swimmers. But there are still certain suits they can wear, for more info on that rule check out this article from […]
Common Swim Team Terms
As a new swim parent or swim fan you may find yourself occasionally wondering why the people around you seem to be speaking gibberish. Your swimmer, coach, or fellow swim parent start talking and your eyes start to glaze over with confusion… Cuts, seeds, tapers, psych sheets, heat sheet…. and what exactly is a split […]
10 Mistakes Swim Parents Should Avoid
I’ve been around the swimming world for more than 15 years now, and it continues to amaze me that while the faces change the mistakes I see parents make always seem to stay the same. So I present to you 10 mistakes swim parents should avoid…. Not Participating in Meets: Every year I see a […]
Technical Suits
Updated: 2022 Technical suits are always a big topic of discussion in the swim world. So what exactly are they, when should you wear them, and what else do parents need to know about them before you break out the big bucks? What are technical suits and how do they work? Technical suits are specially […]
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