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.
Originally posted by Dobbie
Basketball .
Let’s say there are 16 kids playing from two teams.
(5 on and 3 reserves)
At the end of the game there are 8 winners.
At the end of the swimming race there is 1 winner and 7 LOOSERS
I agree swimming pays back less from a kid’s perspective.
Do you have kids that swim or play basketball?
I know my daughter was elated to be in the top 10 in all her events recently. You think we told her she was a loser? She was beaming ear to ear. Get a clue, man!
Originally posted by Dobbie
Basketball .
Let’s say there are 16 kids playing from two teams.
(5 on and 3 reserves)
At the end of the game there are 8 winners.
At the end of the swimming race there is 1 winner and 7 LOOSERS
I agree swimming pays back less from a kid’s perspective.
Do you have kids that swim or play basketball?
I know my daughter was elated to be in the top 10 in all her events recently. You think we told her she was a loser? She was beaming ear to ear. Get a clue, man!
