Turns: Another key component of any swim race is performing efficient turns at each wall. To ensure that you execute this effectively during your school swimming carnival race, practice performing tight turns by pushing off from each wall with a strong kick. Additionally, try to keep your body close to the wall as possible when making turns; this will help reduce drag and increase your speed through the water. Lastly, don’t forget to keep breathing steadily throughout each turn; this will ensure that you don’t run out of breath during your race.
Competing Against Yourself: Rather than focusing solely on beating other swimmers in your heat, try to beat personal best times. By setting smaller goals for yourself during races—goals like maintaining an even stroke rate throughout or working on perfecting technique rather than achieving maximum speed right away can be easier goals to reach than trying to beat someone else’s time or top scorers from previous years’ events. Setting these smaller goals for yourself can be a great way to take pressure off competing against others and it could even lead to greater long-term success!
Swimming carnivals are a fun way for kids (and adults!) of all ages and abilities to get involved in competitive swimming while also having lots of fun!
By practicing effective dives, turns, and competing against yourself rather than other swimmers or personal best records every time, you can make sure that your school swimming carnival experience is both safe and enjoyable! Good luck! You can always join us for a Child Booster Swim Session.
