It takes a lot of coordination and effort on everyone s part. And if you think working a 2-3 hour shift is hard, observe the team rep, referee, starter, and clerk of course positions, to name a few. These dedicated folks sometimes work the entire meet and are a perfect example for us all. Besides, this is such an excellent program for our kids, it deserves our full support. Swim team builds excellent swimming skills that will last your swimmer their entire life.
Swimming is the best overall body exercise one can do.
So think long term. It also beats watching TV in the summer. The kids get to see their friends everyday, plus get good exercise at the same time. It is 28.5 miles starting at Battery Park at the lower tip of Manhattan and passing the Brooklyn Bridge, the U.N., the Statue of Liberty, and other landmarks. Oldest finisher was 77, youngest, 12.