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Parent Information Resources
Welcome to our dedicated section for parents.
You'll find valuable links that provide insights into parenting swimmers, as well as essential nutrition tips tailored for swimming training and competition.
We aim to support you in nurturing your young athlete's journey in the pool. Explore these resources to help your swimmer reach their full potential.
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Swimming World Magazine re-published an article Swimming Parents: 10 ways They Can Help Out Coaches, by famous Coach Mentor Wayne Goldsmith. This article originally ran a few years ago, but the heart of the piece remains true and unchanged. Take a few minutes to read the insights below and reflect on what the author is saying. It could be helpful in generating harmony between key parties in a swimmers life.
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This book was written by Mr. Gary Barclay, Director of Swimming Australia Performance Pathway. Swimming for Parents provides valuable information for all the parents of Club, District, State and National level swimmers.
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This is another parent information topic regarding young girls in competitive sports; swimming in particular. Please click here for more information
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Nutrition For Swimming: This is another book also written by Mr. Barclay co-authored with Swimming Nutritionist Megan McDonald. This eBook provides easy-to-understand, step-by-step guidelines to assist parents to understand why certain foods need to be included in the family diet for their junior and age group swimmers
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The Swimming World Magazine published an new article in April 2022: The Big Deal About a Swimmer's Nutrition: What to Know
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The Australian Sport Commission and AIS have published important information on the topic of Sports Nutrition. In particular, the sports drink information is more relervant to our young kids in swimming.
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Swimming and Nutrition presentation published by Dr. Kelly Lambert. This presentation has been used by swimming clubs as general guideline for years.