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.
With all apologies to my friend from The Bern, not all Ys are created equal. Charlotte is extremely fortunate in our Ys, we have the two largest in the nation (20K + members each). They have slews of leagues for all levels. Plus, we have a zillion swim leagues city-wide. While the scenery and fresh fish are by far superior in other parts of the state, we have pretty good sports leagues here. That's why we allow our toothless eastern NC, swamp dwellin' state brethren into the city from time to time.
With all apologies to my friend from The Bern, not all Ys are created equal. Charlotte is extremely fortunate in our Ys, we have the two largest in the nation (20K + members each). They have slews of leagues for all levels. Plus, we have a zillion swim leagues city-wide. While the scenery and fresh fish are by far superior in other parts of the state, we have pretty good sports leagues here. That's why we allow our toothless eastern NC, swamp dwellin' state brethren into the city from time to time.
