1 BSA Aquatics Activity Awards October 2014 BSA Aquatics Workshop Mike Meenehan.
Adapted Aquatics
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Adapted Aquatics
Elizabeth Fan
What is Adapted Aquatics?
• Volunteer program designed to help swimmers with disabilities become more comfortable in the pool or improve their swimming skills
• For swimmers of all levels and ages• Practices once a week all year round • Swim meets about once a month
PRACTICES
What do I do at practices?
• Volunteer at the Saturday afternoon practices each week
• Work with children and teens• Help them adjust strokes and improve
swimming skills to prepare for the meets
Helping a swimmer with her breaststroke kick
SWIM MEETS
What do I do at meets?
• Various activities to ensure the flow of the meet• Remind swimmers of skills they have been
working on• Lead swimmers to the clerk of course in
preparation for the race• Cheer on swimmers as they swim
Reminding a swimmer before his race of how to swim breaststroke legally (swim meet on April 29)
Cheering for a swimmer during his race
Checking the meet sheet to make sure the swimmers do not miss their event
Escorting swimmers to the clerk of course for their race
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From left: Allie, Linh, Kenny, and I