General Tips – Swim England Competitive Swimming Hub https://www.swimming.org/sport The home of the sport of competitive swimming in England Sun, 28 Jul 2024 21:12:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1 10 dos and don’ts for swimming parents https://www.swimming.org/sport/10-dos-and-donts-for-swimming-parents/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/10-dos-and-donts-for-swimming-parents/#respond Tue, 10 May 2016 13:55:14 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=401 When coaches, swimmers and swimming parents work well together, incredible things are possible. The team is committed and focused on helping the swimmer to realise their full potential. For swimming parents there are a few simple dos and don’ts that can help ensure that you are guiding your child in the right way and fulfilling … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/sport/10-dos-and-donts-for-swimming-parents/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2016/05/Swimming_Parents_Competitive_Swimming_Hub.jpg 6 steps to building self-confidence in young swimmers https://www.swimming.org/sport/young-swimmers-building-self-confidence/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/young-swimmers-building-self-confidence/#respond Thu, 26 May 2016 12:32:54 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=559 As a swimming parent you can play a crucial role in building self-confidence your child, both in the pool setting and in wider life. The effect of building self-confidence in your kids will have a huge impact on their swimming performance. A confident athlete is usually a better athlete. Swimmers who believe in their ability will … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/sport/young-swimmers-building-self-confidence/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2016/05/Building_Confidence_in_Young_Swimmers_Competitive_Hub.jpg 5 tips for supporting your child at swimming events https://www.swimming.org/sport/supporting-your-child-at-swimming-events/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/supporting-your-child-at-swimming-events/#respond Mon, 23 May 2016 15:15:38 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=510 It’s completely normal to become emotional when supporting your child at swimming events. It shows you care, are involved in their life, and keen to share the pressure with them as they compete. But when supporting your child at swimming events it’s important to be calm and supportive, rather than turning in to an overbearing … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/sport/supporting-your-child-at-swimming-events/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2016/05/Supporting_Your_Child_at_Swimming_Events_Competitive_Hub.jpg Smart goal setting for young swimmers https://www.swimming.org/sport/smart-goal-setting/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/smart-goal-setting/#respond Mon, 23 May 2016 14:03:52 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=505 Encouraging your young swimmer to learn goal setting is to help in life not just in sport. In swimming, learning to set clear targets, priorities and expectations help improve performance and confidence, and increase motivation. Meanwhile providing continuous focus and direction through goal setting will also help in other aspects of their life, such as … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/sport/smart-goal-setting/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2016/05/Smart_goal_setting_competitive_swimming.jpg 5 tips for establishing a morning routine in young swimmers https://www.swimming.org/sport/5-tips-establishing-morning-routine/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/5-tips-establishing-morning-routine/#respond Wed, 11 May 2016 15:51:26 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=408 One of the toughest parts of swimmer-life is the early morning wake-ups, and establishing a morning routine is a challenge you face as a swimming parent. Getting your child out of bed and out of the door at the crack of dawn – especially on those cold, dark winter mornings – is an art form. You … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/sport/5-tips-establishing-morning-routine/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2016/05/Morning_Routine_for_Young_Swimmers.jpg 4 tips to get you started as a swim parent https://www.swimming.org/sport/4-things-get-started-swim-parent/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/4-things-get-started-swim-parent/#respond Wed, 11 May 2016 12:18:06 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=387 Taxi driver, cook, alarm clock, therapist, and lifestyle guide are just a few of the roles you have to get used to as a swim parent. If you are becoming a swim parent you may as well start learning now. The role of swim parent in the life of a young swimmer cannot be underestimated. … […]

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