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So you have your first race coming up? How exciting! It’s time to prepare and make sure you have everything for the big day! There is always a lot to remember to take with you to a race day, as well as what you should be doing to make sure your body is prepared before a race. Not sure where to start? Let us help!

1. Get your swimming gear packed, ready for the race the next day. Prepare your meals for the day, including your breakfast so you don’t have to rush around in the morning finding food to eat. Plan your snacks for the day too! Need some help with what food is the best to eat before a swim? Read our ‘What you should eat before a swim’ blog for some suggestions: https://www.proswimwear.co.uk/blog/what-you-should-eat-before-a-swim/ 
2. Check your tickets and ID, which bag you plan to take, your water bottle, and any other equipment you possibly could need. Organise this all before race day so you can focus on the race with no distractions or worries.
3. Get a good few nights of sleep before race day and make sure you stretch before the race. Warming up before the race will help get your body ready and in the zone. Training normally slows down before a race, so make sure your body is prepared in time for the race.
4. You know your mind better than anyone else, so make sure you get yourself in the zone. You can do this by plugging in your headphones and listening to music. 
5. Make sure that you know your end goal, and that you race hard with maximum input. You want to ideally keep realistic goals from your training, to not get disappointed, and should organise yourself accordingly to reach these goals. You know what you want from the race, so go for it.  
6. Make sure you get to the swim meets early! They can be very hectic and can often mean you are rushing around and stressed if you aren’t prepared. Know your event, your heat numbers, race times, and your block position. Make sure you know this information for yourself, even if you have to write it all down!

These steps will help you in your swimming race, but remember that it is all meant to be fun, and if you don’t reach your personal goals this time, work for it for the time after. So race hard, the biggest competition is yourself! 

Do you have a child preparing for their first swim meet and not sure what to expect? We can help! Check out our blog on what you should really expect at your child’s first swim meet:

https://www.proswimwear.co.uk/blog/what-to-really-expect-at-your-childs-first-swim-meet-/

Water safety is very important for children to learn from a young age due to the risk of accidents and even drowning. It is one of the only sports you can teach your child that can save their life. 

Drowning is one of the top causes of accidental deaths in children, so being able to swim is an essential skill, not only for your child to exercise and socialise with friends but also so they can survive if they accidentally fall in the water. 

Swimming is fun! It’s a great form of exercise that is fun for all ages, so it is much easier to get a child to learn. Swimming is also an accessible sport for children, regardless of age and ability, and can be a key form of exercise for children with additional needs. It can have the advantage of making your child more self-confident, and to make friends. 

Swimming keeps your child’s heart and lungs healthy. Swimming works out the whole body, helping to improve their strength and flexibility, as well as their posture and stamina. Swimming has many health benefits that work for all different muscle groups and help to promote a healthy life if your child is introduced to swimming at a younger age. This can also help to increase their confidence in the water and be able to keep themselves safe with more knowledge and experience.

Swimming is also a great sport to meet new friends and work on team building, allowing your child to learn new social skills and helping them build a team atmosphere. Swimmers learn to support and help each other from their shared experiences in the pool, often making great friendships for life. A positive atmosphere and team skills are skills that can be carried through life. 

Swimming also helps your child to learn self-motivation and goal setting, to push themselves to learn more skills, and to be more confident in the water. Swimming ties teamwork and individuality into one sport.

Swimming is also a sport you can have for life if you teach your child how to swim from a young age. The skill is forever with them and is something they can take with them as they get older. Since swimming is a low-impact sport, it is a hugely popular and safe option for older adults, unlike other sports which can risk falling, swimming is good for the joints and is great for people of all levels.

At Proswimwear, we have a large variety of swimming costumes for children, ranging from performance swimwear to training swimwear. We also have training aids to help support your child in learning how to swim. Make sure to check them out! 

https://www.proswimwear.co.uk/swimming-accessories/swimming-training-aids.html

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