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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
8 Tips for Parents Passing the Time at Swim Meets
Let’s face it, swim meets can be long and boring. If your kids are like mine, they want to go to every day of every meet….so those hours can add up pretty quickly, particularity considering most meets are about 4 hours long, and that doesn’t event get into prelim/finals meets! Parents new to the sport […]
11 Ways for Swim Families to Save Money
If you’ve been around the swimming world for any length of time you’ve undoubtedly noticed that swimming is an expensive sport! There’s not a lot you can do to get around some costs because at the end of the day pools must be rented, coaches and life guards must be paid, equipment and suits must […]
How to Read Swim Meet Heat Sheets & Psych Sheets
Today I’d like to discuss heat sheets and psych sheets. As with all new things they can be a little confusing at first, but used properly they will help guide you through your day at a big swim meet. These handy little meet programs are typically sold at the door for a few dollars. Some […]
How To Survive Your First Invitational Swim Meet
Going to your first invitational meet is fun, exciting, and slightly terrifying for new parents. I’m not going to lie to you, at first it is going to be stressful but never fear if you prepare properly and embrace the experience you’ll be an old pro at this meet stuff in no time. So today […]
How to Stay in your Swim Team Communication Loop
Whether you are brand new to the swimming world or a long time veteran, staying informed of what’s going on with your team is a must. Good teams are fast paced and always have something going on. Whether it’s pictures, meets sign ups, social events, practice changes, t-shirt sales, meet results, there is always something […]
How to Care for your Swim Suit & Save Money
Swimming, as I’m sure you are learning, is an expensive sport. So for a lot of us it is important to figure out how to save money. One way to do that is to learn about proper swim suit care. Believe it or not, having separate competition and practice suits and learning to properly take care […]
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