Why?
Sports are supposed to be good for kids. In theory, a sport should build strong bodies and not tear them down. It should promote sportsmanship, self-discipline, and perseverance. Unfortunately, not all sports live up to these ideals. Swimming, however, does quite well.
Here are a few links explaining the benefits of swimming as a sport.
- Why swim?
- Why you should be glad your child picked swimming
- Keeping our kids in swimming
- Its never too late to begin - Video from Olympic Gold medalist
Here are a few links for parents new to swimming.
- What to Watch During a Swim Meet
- Early Specialization and Why its a Bad Idea - momsTeam (Trusted Source for Sports Parents)
- Childrens Fitness Credit ($500 per child) for swimming with the Waves from Canada Revenue
- Long-Term Athlete Development for Swimmers - Swim Alberta
- Long-Term Athlete Development - Sports Canada
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