All About Competitive Swimming
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musette:
Not true lah. She's also athletic on land and has been asked to join the track and field CCA in school. Unlikely that she will turn into a wimp as she grows.[/quote]Oui, she has to go into teens for you to see this lah, say about 15 or 16. In any case, only the very top swimmers (like Michael Phelps and the national swimmers) seem to have this problem. The 'less' of swimmers (good but not the elite ones) seem to balance off better.Hi,
My dd is doing competitive swimming. Has been since 3rd term in P1 and has taken part in various local competitions. I don't really like her to swim so much cos of the various reasons (too tanned, broad shoulders etc), but she likes it and my hubby encourages her. Two against one, I lose!
She's now in P4. Although most swimmers train at least 5 times a week or even everyday, she only trains 3-4 times a week and could cope well with her studies. Btw, she's also doing violin. If you want to know more about competitive swimming, you can ask me.
[quote]6. Good swimmers are mostly wimps on land. But you will likely see this only after the kid is well into his/her teens.
Which is better, I think there are advantages in both lah. -
musette:
That's what I want to say, if you look carefully at the girls, the good swimmers have broader shoulders than normal. If they are tall as well, it is not really an issue. For girls, I like to choose Back stroke. They become very long. Nice!csc:
Quah Ting Wen is a swimmer but she's pretty and slim leh! I also noticed some of the swimmers from China are rather nice-looking too. Maybe, they have a good height to start with.
My dd is slim too. And tall, about 1.5m, so got advantage
. I think because of her streamlined body, her best strokes are back and free.
Also, many coaches believe that it is the broad shoulders who are good swimmers, not swimmers who became broad shoulders. Keke.
BTW, the ones I know have broader shoulders, but not hulk-like shoulders. Got different hor... -
workingmom:
She seems excited participating in her school meet - she managed to get a medal for 1 event & another round tomorrow and she's hoping for a 2nd medal - this has given her more confidence and motivation so we hope that lasts !
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I know a coach in YCK who trians kids for the above.Anyone who’s keen PM me
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Hi, Is there any way to make my ds whoes is now 13 to develop to have broad shoulder, if not through competitive swimming now…?
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Push ups and lots of butterfly stroke. Works marvellously.
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Anyone has any feedback on Elite Swim Club ? This is the one my current coach is recommending for my dd.
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workingmom:
Excellent club can't think of a better one for new competitors.Anyone has any feedback on Elite Swim Club ? This is the one my current coach is recommending for my dd.
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To those who sent me PMs, I have replied!
So sorry for the delay as I haven't been checking my inbox. :oops: -
2ppaamm:
Excellent club can't think of a better one for new competitors.workingmom:
Anyone has any feedback on Elite Swim Club ? This is the one my current coach is recommending for my dd.
Thanks ! We have made an appt for our dd to be evaluated during the Mar hols.
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