05/08/2017
Goggles, swim cap and suitably fitted swimwear.
Not every child likes wearing goggles. They can take a while to get used to and lots of children prefer to swim without. However, the water can irritate little eyes over time and put children off putting their face in the water. Even if your child doesn't want to wear them, bring them along and pass them to your child's teacher who will encourage them to wear goggles.
Swim caps. Especially for girls. Hair gets caught in goggles, when they turn to breathe their face is covered in hair and we all know what chlorine does to our hair! So much time can be wasted in a lesson untangling hair from goggles so please pop a swim cap on your child.
Swimwear. Especially boys. Baggy Bermuda style shorts are not suitable. They fill with water and make it difficult for them to swim. Similar to dragging a bag through the water! Fitted shorts are best please.
Happy swimming!