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HOW TO PACK & WHAT TO PACK
HOW TO KNOX
HOW TO CARE AND MAINTAIN SWIMMERS AND FELLOW SWIMMERS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF PARENTS- MOST IMPORTANT
HOW TO STAY HYDRATED
HOW TO SEQUIN, CARE and MAINTAINE YOUR SUITS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SUITS AND CAPS
TEN COMMANDMENTS OF PARENTAL BEHAVIOR
WHEN I'M A SYNCHRO PARENT MY JOBS ARE MANY…
WHEN I'M A SWIMMER RESTING ON THE SIDE OF THE POOL MY JOBS ARE MANY…
HOW TO PACK & WHAT TO PACK
Uniform and Suits
| SWW T-shirt |
Novice,Intermediate, Advanced |
| SWW Yellow Shorts |
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced |
| SWW Blue Pants |
Advanaced* |
| Black Figure Suit |
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced |
| SWW Team Suit |
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Routine Suit |
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Extra Routine Suit |
Intermediate, Advanced (if applicable) |
| White Cap for Figures |
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced |
| SWW Yellow Cap |
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Parka |
Optional |
| Headpieces or scrunchies |
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| Swim Supplies |
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| Nose clips (several) |
Makeup (if using as a team) |
Shampoo |
| Goggles (smoke) |
Conditioner |
Hair Net |
| Saline eye drops |
Underwear |
Baby Powder (optional) |
| Nail polish remover |
Deck shoes |
Towels (2-3) |
| Hair Brush |
Comb |
Bobby pins |
| Sunscreen |
Pony tail bands |
Knox |
| Cup (for knox) |
Practice Music |
Tape player (one for each team) |
| Emergency repair kit for suits |
Sequins, thread, needle |
Water bottle |
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| When Traveling Out of Town |
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| Clothing |
Medication |
Sack Lunch for plane |
| Toothbrush |
Toothpaste |
Phone card |
| Personal Hygiene |
Socks |
Shoes (good walking shoes) |
| Sleepwear |
Sweater or Sweat Shirt for the plane |
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- IF YOU PACK IT, YOU CARRY IT. Chaperones do not carry the gear of swimmers.
- There is limited luggage space in the team vehicles so only pack what you need; you don’t
need several change of clothes as you will be in your swim suits most of the time.
- Team suits, routine suits and team uniform must always be carried on the plane to prevent
loss.
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HOW TO KNOX
Putting Hair Up
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- Put wet hair up into a high tight ponytail approximately a flat hand width from the top hairline and the same from the back hairline.
- Braid into 2 or 3 small braids (3 for thick hair and 2 for thinner hair)
- Wrap the braids to form a bun and pin.
- Wrap a hair net around the bun and pin again.
Making knox
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- Put two or three packages of knox into a cup.
- Add just enough hot water to melt the knox (only a couple of ounces)
- Stir the knox so that there are no clumps (if the water is to cold there will be lots of clumps and you may want to start over)
Knoxing hair
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- Apply knox to hair using your fingers , a brush used to dye hair, or a paint brush (i believe your fingers work best)
- Make sure the knox gets all the way through the hair to the scalp.
- Go around the head once with the knox and then repeat making sure to get any missed spots
- Pin in head piece (cross-pin the bobby pins)
- If you have short hairs at the nape these will need to be cross-pinned as well while the knox is wet.
Washing out
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- Take a shower in very hot water
- Once you've melted most of the knox - shampoo
- Using a lot of conditioner will also help
- Use a brush or a comb under running water in the shower helps to make sure you've gotten all the knox out
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HOW TO CARE AND MAINTAIN SWIMMERS AND FELLOW SWIMMERS
- See to it that your child gets plenty of sleep
- Wear sunscreen
- Drink plenty of water
- Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy when performing. Carbs should make up 60% of the athletes calories during competition. These are found in fruits, vegetables, breads and grains. (Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Nancy Clark, MS, RD)
- Have healthy snacks for them to eat during the day
- Avoid high sugars, high fats, and carbonated drinks
- Milk can upset the stomach when nervous so they may wish to avoid it in the morning
- Saline eye drops takes the sting out of the eyes after swimming.
- Don't ask the swimmer if she's nervous; it only leads to being nervousness.
- Encourage the swimmer to wear something warm between figures as it keeps the muscles warm and avoids cramps.
- Encourage the swimmer, tell them how proud you are even when they haven't done their very best.
- Insist that they be good sportsmen. The deck is no place for tears and/or temper tantrums.
- Before leaving the pool, check with the coach. Have the child at the pool at the time the coach has designated.
- Check the coaches' door each evening and each morning to see if there have been any changes in the schedule.15. Never speak poorly of your child's coach or another team member to you child or in front of them. The coach needs their respect and cooperation to do her job and your child will respect you more for it as well.
- Don't compare one child to another, it is demoralizing to the children
- Don't compare figure scores on deck, if it wasn't their best figure encourage them to practice them more
- Insist that the swimmers be responsible for care of their suits.
- Insist that the swimmer be responsible for themselves and their messes (bobby pins in the shower, trash where they
have been camped out all day, their knox mess at the knox table, hairnets, etc)
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF PARENTS- MOST IMPORTANT
- Learn to go with the flow. Meets never run according to schedule. The order of events changes, storms happen, etc. There will be a lot of hurry up and wait – expect it.
- Locate the nearest 7-11 for coffee, water, Gatorade, ice, etc.
- Bring a folding chair to all meets
- Bring reading material or something to do during the down time
- Figures are boring for the parent so you may want to go back to the hotel and catch up on that sleep.
- Remember to drink plenty of water; parents become dehydrated just as children do.
- Wear sunscreen
- Bring shade; umbrella, cap, hat, etc.
- Your child really doesn't hate you today they are just nervous. Most times it is better to have another parent pin in the headpiece, they give them less grief. (It is also a good time to distance yourself from them; they seem to focus better and are less anxious if you are in the background so they can then concentrate on the job at hand.)
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HOW TO STAY HYDRATED
As you strive to ensure that your kids, and you, get enough exercise, don't forget to add water.
A study presented to the American College of Sports Medicine shows that many children in summer sports camps are dehydrated, despite the availability of water and sports drinks, and they encouragement to drink them.
The study did not examine adult habits, but experts' advice on drinking enough fluids before and during exercise applies to all ages.
The best strategy for both kids and adults: Drink 20 to 30 extra ounces of water or a sports drink at least 30 minutes before you start exercising Fitness experts advise against drinking soda or juice just before or during exercise. Sugary drinks, they say, sit in your stomach longer and can contribute to cramping.
Dehydration takes vital sodium out of the body and can lead to heat exhaustion and heatstroke. In extreme cases, bodily functions can shut down, causing death. Casa recommends sports drinks over water for kids' hydration because they are likely to drink more of them. He says all brands of sports drinks offer similar benefits: replacing fluid and sodium withhout adding a lot of sugar.
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HOW TO SEQUIN, CARE and MAINTAIN YOUR SUITS
Tools:
Beading needle or small eyed sewing needle
Beading thread
Scissors
Needle threader (optional)
Plate
Film caps, mint tin (such as Altoides), baggies for storage
Sequins
Seed beads
Suit stretcher (very optional)
Prairie Quilters Thimble (optional)
1. Starting on the inside of the suit:
2. Sew through suit
3. Through sequin
4. Through bead
5. And back through sequin
6. And then back through suit
7. Repeat overlapping the next sequin as such:
FILLING IN AN AREA MAKING A SINGLE ROW
1. Tie off every 10 to 12 sequins
2. Under the arms allow about ¼ inch from the edge to avoid irritation of the child's arm
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SUITS AND CAPS:
Rinse the chlorine out of the suit in cool water after each swim (never under the faucet with rushing water)
Do no use Woolite to rinse the suits. There is a product called Swim and Sport Swimwear Cleaner that removes chlorine and prolongs the life of the suit. This product can be purchased at Swim Zone in St. Petersburg.
Never shower in suit as it may wash off the color of the sequin. If they must shower in a suit bring an old suit. The shampoo and crème rinse is very hard on the latex in the suits as well.
Roll in a towel to absorb water for just a few minutes do not leave it in the towel for very long as the sequins can break down and colors of the suit could bleed. Do not roll the suit in a towel if you have any liquid gold, liquid silver or liquid copper fabric. You have to be extra careful with this fabric, as the finish will rub off. Rinse these suits and hang to dry immediately!!!
Only hang dry suits, heat is very damaging to the latex (all suits, not just the sequined ones)
Put the child name or initials of the child on all suits and uniform:
a. Routine suits and figure suits inside on the lining
b. On the SWW reversible team suits make it as inconspicuous as possible such as running a colored thread
or several dots along the seam
c. Do not mark white caps as it may bleed through
d. SWW caps can be marked on the inside. Pants, shorts and t-shirts should be marked inside on the seam or on the label
Swim caps should be rinsed and dried inside and out. They will last longer if you sprinkle baby powder inside and out before putting them away. (Hint: you can also sprinkle baby powder on nose clips to prevent them from getting sticky or to salvage an old one in an emergency)
Care and Maintenance of Headpiece
1. Rinse the chlorine out of the headpiece in cool water, again, never under rushing water from the faucet.
2. Never put the headpiece away wet. Most headpieces have some wire on them and they will rust and breakdown before long.
3. Once it has dried, store it in a plastic container such as a Rubbermaid container so it doesn't get crushed.
4. Put the name of the child inside the headpiece
After each meet make any necessary repairs to the suits and/or headpieces.
(Hint: As early as possible teach the swimmer how to sequin, even if they are only 10 years old. They will take better care of the suit if they think they have to make repairs when they pop off the sequins.)
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*WHEN I'M A SYNCHRO PARENT MY JOBS ARE MANY…
By Bob twidle rjtwidle@sympatico.ca
*Adapted for the Synchro community.
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- I encourage my child to practice their synchro skills at home and provide the opportunity and supervision.
- Individual and Team practice is ESSENTIAL - there is no substitute.
- If a practice is missed, I find out what was practiced and encourage my child to make up the drills as best as possible. (practice with a friend too!)
- I ensure my child has all synchro supplies, swim suits etc for practice and meets
- I make sure my child shows up for practices and meets.
- I boost my child's confidence all the time.
- I don't coach from poolside because it confuses everyone.
- I have a general idea of what synchro is all about
- I talk to the coach about specific issues at an appropriate time.
- I make sure we are on time for meets and practice.
- I encourage social interaction between all our athletes
- I never speak poorly of the coach in the presence of my child.
- I never speak poorly of another swimmer.
- I insist that my child show her coaches and teammates respect at all times.
- I am the world's best fan.
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*WHEN I'M A SWIMMER RESTING ON THE SIDE OF THE POOL MY JOBS ARE MANY…
By Bob twidle rjtwidle@sympatico.ca
*Revised for the Synchro community.
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- I keep warm and ready for my next figure and/or routine.
- If it's sunny I stay in the shade, keep hydrated, and apply sunscreen often.
- I find out where I'm supposed to be next and when I am supposed to be ready to warm up or swim.
- I watch the meet and my teammates and especially what is going on in my events.
- I watch what the competition has to offer, what they are doing and what their tricks are, and how I can improve myself for teammates, team and myself.
- I look for ways to do my job better.
- I talk about strategy with my teammates and coach.
- I check my routine suits, figure suit, headpiece, and team warm-up suit to be certain they are in good condition and ready for the meet.
- I cheer for my team and teammates and encourage them in their efforts.
- I listen carefully for the coach's corrections and apply them.
- I show my coaches respect at all times as well as my teammates.
- I accept my accomplishments and defeats with grace and humility.
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