Adapted from an article from USA Swimming:

Welcome to the exciting world of swimming! By joining the WaveRunners, your child has become a member of one of the country's largest, most organized, and competently coached youth sports. With a positive attitude and a willingness to lend a hand, you will have a great impact on your child's athletic environment, and his or her love of swimming.

There are many benefits to participating in the sport of swimming:

• Meeting terrific people. Many swimming buddies become lifelong friends.
• Beneficial exercise for cardiovascular and overall fitness.
• Life skills.These include time management, self-discipline and sportsmanship.
• Fun! Age group swimming can be fun, exciting and rewarding.

Remember that not every swimmer becomes a world record holder, but everyone can gain from his or her swimming experience!