1. Encourage your child to swim - never force them.

2. Always remember: children swim for their enjoyment - not yours.

3. Focus on the young swimmers efforts rather than winning or losing.

4. Provide positive verbal feedback both after training and at galas.

5. Be realistic about the young swimmers ability - do not push them towards a level that they are not capable of achieving.

6. Take an interest in your child's progress by watching training sessions and galas - do not use the swimming club as a crèche.

7. Always show appreciation of good swimming by all swimmers whether from your own club or others.

8. Respect decisions made by coaches and officials and encourage young swimmers to do them same.

9. Remember - Its only a Sport.

1. Encourage your child to swim - never force them.

2. Always remember: children swim for their enjoyment - not yours.

3. Focus on the young swimmers efforts rather than winning or losing.

4. Provide positive verbal feedback both after training and at galas.

5. Be realistic about the young swimmers ability - do not push them towards a level that they are not capable of achieving.

6. Take an interest in your child's progress by watching training sessions and galas - do not use the swimming club as a crèche.

7. Always show appreciation of good swimming by all swimmers whether from your own club or others.

8. Respect decisions made by coaches and officials and encourage young swimmers to do them same.

9. Remember - Its only a Sport.