Being a Great Swimmer!

🏊 At Training

🎽 Bring Your Stuff

Make sure you have your club kit and the right shoes for training. This keeps you safe when you're swimming AND when you're doing exercises on land!

👨👩👧 Parents: Please help make sure your swimmer has everything they need!

⏰ Be Ready on Time

Get to poolside ready to start! Give yourself time to get changed and do your stretches before training begins.

👨👩👧 Parents: Please help your swimmer arrive with enough time to get ready!

🧥 Stay Warm During Stretches

Keep your clothes on when you're stretching! This keeps your body warm and helps protect your muscles.

💬 Tell Your Coach if You Can't Come

If you can't make it to training, let your coach know. This helps us plan and makes sure everyone gets the best training!

👨👩👧 Parents: Please let the coach know if your swimmer will miss a session!

🏠 Finish Your Routine at Home

Do your cool-down stretches at home after training. This helps your body recover and get ready for next time!

👨👩👧 Parents: Please help remind your swimmer to do their cool-down routine!

🏆 At Swim Meets (Competitions)

⏰ Arrive Early

Get there about 30 minutes before warm-up starts. This gives you time to stretch with your team and get ready to race!

👨👩👧 Parents: Please make sure your swimmer arrives 30 minutes before warm-up!

🎯 Your Coach Picks Your Races

Your coach will help you choose which races to enter. They pick races that will help you get better and feel confident!

👨👩👧 Parents: Please enter your swimmer in the events recommended by their coach!

🤝 Stay With Your Team

Stay on poolside with your teammates until your coach says you can leave. We're a team and we support each other!

🏊 Do Your Swim-Down

After each race, do your swim-down (easy swimming). This is really important to help your body recover and stop you getting hurt!

🥤 Bring Drinks and Snacks

Pack plenty of water and healthy snacks to keep your energy up all day!

👨👩👧 Parents: Please help pack enough drinks and snacks for the whole day!

👋 See Parents at Lunch

You can visit your parents during the lunch break. The rest of the time, stay with your team so you can focus on your races!

👨👩👧 Parents: Please avoid approaching swimmers during racing sessions to help them stay focused. You can see them at lunch!

👕 Wear Your Club Kit

Wear your full club kit during the competition and for medal presentations. It shows we're a team and we're proud!

👨👩👧 Parents: Please make sure your swimmer has their full club kit!

📱 Put Devices Away During Races

Try to keep phones and tablets away during racing time. You can use them during breaks! This helps you focus on swimming your best.

🩹 If You Get Hurt

🩺 See a Doctor or Physio

If you get hurt, see a doctor or physiotherapist (a special person who helps fix injuries). They'll tell you what's wrong and how to get better.

👨👩👧 Parents: Please arrange for your swimmer to see a qualified professional if they're injured!

💬 Tell Your Coach

Let your coach know what happened and what the doctor said. This helps us change your training so you don't make the injury worse!

👨👩👧 Parents: Please share injury details and any rehab plan with the coach and Strength & Conditioning coach!

🤒 If You're Feeling Sick

🩺 See a Doctor if You're Not Sure

If you don't know what's making you feel sick, see a doctor. They can help you figure it out!

👨👩👧 Parents: Please seek medical advice if you're unsure about your swimmer's illness!

💬 Tell Your Coach

Let your coach know you're not feeling well and which training sessions you'll miss. Don't worry - we'll keep it private!

👨👩👧 Parents: Please inform the coach about your swimmer's illness and which sessions they'll miss!

💊 Finish Your Medicine

If the doctor gives you antibiotics (special medicine), take all of them before you come back to swimming. This helps you get completely better!

👨👩👧 Parents: Please ensure your swimmer completes the full course of antibiotics before returning to training!