I was reading the Western Australia's e-newsletter. They give all 12yr olds and under a backpack whenthe kid joins a team. It had soemstuff in it. This woudl be a great way to encourage kids here in the states. Has USMS or USA Swimmign ever done anyhting like this?
I know here it is really hard to get kids to stay through the season. ASlso, as soon as the Y's basketball season starts, many leave. It is weird becasue the Y runs both programs. Therefore, they don't lose out.
Simply put, basketball is not as demanding as swimming, gets more recognition, so of course they are going to do it. Most parents would rather watch a basketball game then a swim meet.
Swimming is hard work for a kid, and it is hard work for the parent supporting the kid. You have to make it fun to keep them.
Simply put, basketball is not as demanding as swimming, gets more recognition, so of course they are going to do it. Most parents would rather watch a basketball game then a swim meet.
Swimming is hard work for a kid, and it is hard work for the parent supporting the kid. You have to make it fun to keep them.
