Swim Mom: 10 Ways Your Swimmers are Different from Other Kids

by SwimSwam 26

February 03rd, 2016 Club, International, Lifestyle, News

Courtesy of Karyn Tunks

ONE

They don’t want a pool in their backyard.

TWO

They always clean their plate.

THREE

They don’t argue about bedtime.

FOUR

A day off from school means double the practice time.

FIVE

Setting the alarm for 6:00 a.m. is considered “sleeping in.”

SIX

They are not shy about wearing a Speedo.

SEVEN

Their favorite thing about Christmas is a day off from practice (maybe).

EIGHT

Swimmer’s ear is their most feared “injury.”

NINE

They can solve all math word problems that involve yards and meters.

TEN

Their biggest competitor can also be their best friend.

Karyn TunksKaryn Tunks is a seasoned swim mom who likes to share tips, quips, and a candid point of view on the swim team lifestyle. Visit her blog here

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Dawgdad
8 years ago

You hit 10/10 ! Three swimmers in the family!

Sherri
8 years ago

#9– haha not mine.

Sherri
8 years ago

Vacations really=== coaches need to relax!!!

Swim mom
8 years ago

We travel a fair amount to see family, even overseas and my kids always reached out to local swim teams. It was a great experience-met new friends, trained with different coaches. Never met a team that said no. All were welcoming.

SWIM COACH
Reply to  Swim mom
8 years ago

THAT is a GREAT IDEA!

Kylee
8 years ago

When I’m on vacation I have to make sure they have a lap pool available or one very close so my daughter can practice, if not the coach gets upset with her!!

Hull fc girl
8 years ago

We went to whistler in February and my daughter was in the lap pool out side every evening with me sat on the side must be made or the chlorine has pickled our brain

kat
8 years ago

Making your Divisional or State cut time but aging up the day before that meet:(

Unlucky Birthday
Reply to  kat
8 years ago

I age up two days before. It sucks.

Jjd
8 years ago

I feel your pain vintage Mom. We were in Mayan Riviera and my son was in the middle of training for junior nationals. No lap pool at the resort, no public facility within an hour drive. I found a nearby adults only resort that had a lap pool and we snuck in. I ran the clock on my iPhone as the guests drank Margaritas and watched him workout. He complained that the 85 degree water was a little warm for a workout. Fun adventure

Vintage2002mom
Reply to  Jjd
8 years ago

Fun adventure indeed!