So for a week lessons starting from the 7th June
Aqua Harmony’s swimmers took part in a pyjama swim. This is something Aqua
Harmony had wanted to do for a very long time. Most swimmers came to lessons in
shorts, tshirts, skirts and even dresses to raise money for Macmillan Cancer
Care.
The reason for choosing Macmillan Cancer Care as our charity
was in memory of a wonderful father and grandfather. As I am sure some of you
are aware Kay’s father, Kaylea and Sara’s Grandfather passed away in late
March. It was a very hard time and we all suffered from shock as it was a
sudden passing. From all our family we would like to firstly thank everyone for
their kind words and patience during that difficult time
Swimming in pyjamas is a vital fun skills for every
swimmer young or old to experience. Swimming in pyjamas is quite hard due to
the resistance of the water over the body due to the clothing. Wearing pyjamas
in class is a great way to gain the sensation of clothing against the body and
how hard limbs need to move to keep afloat. This means it is ideal for
practising key lifesaving abilities. All our Rookie Lifeguards wear clothing in
their lessons purely for this reason.
With our younger swimmer we just ask them to come along
to lessons in their pjs just for fun nothing serious took place in their
lessons. With our older and stronger swimmers skills such as removing their
pyjama bottoms, inflating pyjamas, shouting for help, straddle jumps, rescues
from the water, treading water and safety rules.
I think everyone had a great time even the teachers (I am
pretty sure everyone loved Kaylea’s and Sara’s flowery hats)! I am
sure you will all agree with us it was great fun for all (if a bit harder than
normal)!
Happy Swimming Everyone,
Kay, Kaylea and Sara
