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.
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The point is that kids can play on a basketball team without investing a lot of time and still derive some gratification from the experience (ie scoring some baskets). Swimming does not yield immediate results at any level and requires a substantial amount of time (years) learning technique and developing VO2max.
The point is that kids can play on a basketball team without investing a lot of time and still derive some gratification from the experience (ie scoring some baskets). Swimming does not yield immediate results at any level and requires a substantial amount of time (years) learning technique and developing VO2max.
