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Cover of the Swimming New Zealand Parent's Guide.

Swimming New Zealand's, Parents' Guide

Cover of the Swimming New Zealand Parent's Guide.

“It’s hard for parents who have never been involved in competitive sports to know what is expected of them,” says Belinda Galley, Regional Learn to Swim Development Manager at Swimming New Zealand. “This handbook will give them the confidence and knowledge they need to give their child the best experience possible in the sport of swimming and it’s written in a language that’s easy to understand.”

Topics covered in the handbook are:

  • Tips for positive parenting
  • Keeping the sport fun
  • Training guidelines
  • Swimming equipment
  • The role of officials
  • How to get involved
  • Swimming the healthy way
  • Nutrition for swimmers
  • Fluids and hydration
  • Swimming lingo

Parents can obtain a copy of the handbook by visiting Swimming New Zealand’s website and download a copy for free.

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Contents

Issue: 5

January, 2010

Features
Guest Editorial
Coach Profiles
Skill Development
Research Trends
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