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New sports can be scary, but swimming is one of the easiest sports to get started in. As a matter of fact, there are over 400,000 youth swimmers participating with USA Swimming today!

There are many different ways to swim, both recreationally and competitively. Make sure you choose the right program for your athlete.

Before your child hops in the pool, make sure they learn some of the lingo.

Learn about all the swimming gear your athlete will need to get in the pool.

It’s helpful to understand the basics of the sport, and what to expect, before your child jumps into the pool for the first time.

Learn the basic rules of swimming before jumping into the pool.

Following these four guidelines will help your child as he or she gets ready to play water polo.

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Deepen your knowledge of this fast-paced sport