WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CHOOSE AND CARE FOR SWIMWEAR?
Swimwear is probably the most personal choice a child gets in swimming. They can choose any style, colour, and material they want, as long as it is comfortable and suitable for training. Some brands of swimwear use an ‘endurance’ type material, which can withstand the chemicals of chlorine for much longer than the usual lyrca material. They are more expensive, but in the time you have one pair of endurance, you could go through 3 or 4 pairs of Lycra bathers. Caring for your child’s swimwear will increase the life of the apparel. The best way to look after swimwear is to rinse them with cold water after training, and hanging them out to drip dry in a shady place. SWIMMING IN THE WINTER As with any skill, not practicing swimming can be detrimental to both the skills and also fitness levels. It is important that swimmers do not lose this simply due to the climate. As a general rule, indoor pools are heated, and therefore if your child is training at an indoor pool, the weather should have
