Wow, summer swim season is over! It always seems so long while your are in it, but really fast once it is over. Summer swim team began with the first practice on May 2nd. We had the end of season team banquet on July 12th. During that time, Boogs had the opportunity to swim with the team six days a week.
Saturdays have been tough. Check-in time at the pool for a meet is usually 5:30 a.m. It is kind of pretty watching the sunrise over the pool.
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| This picture was taken by Stacy while we were setting up for the last meet. That bright yellow glow is one of the pool lights. |
Boogs usually swims 5 events at each meet. I love that they Sharpie the events on his arm, makes it so convenient for me to take a picture so I don't miss an event.
The meets usually end around 12:45 p.m. Boogs and I are tired and want to spend the rest of our Saturdays relaxing at home.
Boogs form has improved so much this year.
Boogs is part fish. He loves being in the water. I love that swimming is such great exercise for him. Of course, summer swim season isn't really all about the pool. There is also the fun of hanging out in the swimmer's tents with your friends for hours at a time.
The first and last swim meets look pretty much the same in the tents.
Boogs loves it!
What more could a ten-year-old want out of a Saturday morning than swimming, hanging with friends, eating snacks, and playing video games?
Oh wait, there is one more thing...
...the Kona Ice truck! Boogs gets a snowcone every Saturday from the first meet to the last meet.
In between all of that eating and socializing, Boogs makes some time to swim a few strokes.
Boogs with his swim team medal for his 5th year with the summer swim team.
It has been a fun season. We can't wait for next May to do it all again.
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I love the sound of the summer swim team. What a great event and it looks like it is made fun for everyone. Boogs looks so happy with all his friends, he must enjoy it with that early start. Well done on his 5th event.
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Thanks, Fiona. Sometimes it seems like those early Saturday mornings will last forever when in reality it is only for two months.
DeleteBoogs is awesome! Its my dream for my son to learn how to swim as he still doesnt know how to. And this post inspired me to work on it more. Lovely to see that he is active in swimming. Sports not only makes you healthy, but builds confidence & friendship as well! #countrykids
ReplyDeleteBoogs has enjoyed being in the water since his first bath in the bathtub. I took him for "swim" lessons the first time when he was four months old. He has been swimming since then.
DeleteSounds great & lovely that he clearly enjoys it. We take mini m to swimming classes at the moment and I hope as he gets older he continues to enjoy it #countrykids
ReplyDeleteAs long as he enjoys it, I am willing to devote time to it. Swimming is a great skill to have.
DeleteWell done Boogs, what a great event #countrykids
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah!
DeleteA huge amount of respect for the early starts...5.30am!! It looks like Boogs really enjoys these though, so well done to him! x #countrykids
ReplyDeleteHe loves being in/on the water. It doesn't matter if it is a pool, lake, or ocean. He enjoys swimming, diving, fishing, and boating.
DeleteMy 10yo is on the swim team too, summer season almost over for us :) Such a great sport. Although I am quite pleased that practice/meets for us are later in the day!
ReplyDeleteLuckily we did not have to be at the Monday thru Friday practice until 11. It was only Saturday's that were rough.
DeleteBoogs is the coolest dude! Well done to him.
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Thank you.
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