At the start of June these kids began swim team practice by jumping off the wall, over and over, and swimming a few feet to the steps. On day 3 of swim practice I watched Coach Kate line the kids up to jump off the swim team starting blocks. I was shocked - it was day 3 of swim practice with a bunch of 5 year olds! Though it took some time and coaxing to get all the kids jumping off the blocks they eventually did it!
In a Guppy swim meet the kids jump off the block and swim the 25 meter pool length 4 times to include freestyle, backstroke, kick board and a relay. (they have "helpers" who stay with them the entire length of the pool) Though Kate isn't the fastest swimmer in the group she's having a fun time being on swim team and working really hard. Brett and I couldn't be prouder of our little swimmer girl!
Growing up in the south our neighborhood swim team was a big deal! Now that we're in Greenville I'm super excited to be in a neighborhood with a fantastic swim team! I'm already looking forward to many swim-team-summers in Spaulding Farm!
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