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Welcome to Portland Aquatic Club’s Parent
Education Page!
Welcome to the exciting world of
swimming! By joining USA Swimming, your child has become a
member of one of the countries largest, most organized, and
competently coached youth sports. This section has been prepared
with the goal of acquainting you with the sport of competitive
swimming. It contains information that will help you and your
family to get the most out of participating in age group swimming
(from 10 and unders to college swimming). With a positive attitude
and a willingness to lend a hand, you will also have a great impact
on your child’s athletic environment, and his or her love of
swimming. Below you will find information and links on
parenting a swimmer, nutrition for swimmers, and college recruiting
information, in addition to why your child should participate in
this great sport!
There are many benefits to
participating in the sport of swimming:
Meeting terrific
people. Many swimming buddies become lifelong
friends.
Beneficial exercise for
cardiovascular and
overall fitness.
Life skills. These
include time management, self-discipline and sportsmanship.
Fun! Age
group swimming can be fun, exciting and rewarding. Remember that
not every swimmer becomes a world record holder, but everyone can
gain from his or her swimming experience!
Please click the links below to read
more about why you should swim, parental help, nutrtional help, and
college swimming.
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