Useful Links for Parents
Swimming.org Articles
General
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NEW: Helping athletes, parents and coaches cope post-lockdown
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10 dos and don'ts for swimming parents
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4 tips to get you started as a swim parent
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5 tips for establishing a morning routine in young swimmers
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Frequently Used Acronyms and Terminology
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Health & Wellbeing
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Tips for dealing with anxiety in young competitive swimmers
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5 tips for recovering from injury
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8 emotional support tips for swim parents
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6 steps to building self-confidence in young swimmers
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Nutrition
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Healthy lunchbox ideas for young swimmers
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Breakfast ideas for young competitive swimmers
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Dinner ideas for young competitive swimmers
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There’s no need to panic and make drastic changes to your diet
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General Guide to Nutrition - Training Meals / Race Day Meals
Websites
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ISL - International Swimming League
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Bluefins
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Bluefins Skills Academy Starter Kits
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Swim Time Converter - Short Course to Long Course
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