I've been asked by a few parents for a bit of an "idiot's guide" (their words, not mine) to competitive swimming. So I've had a go at listing out the basics of everything you need to know about competitive swimming for children. I've tried to make it really hi…

There are three main types of competition in the UK: Team Galas Open Meets Pathway Meets Team Galas Clubs race against other clubs - your swimmer will be picked for the club's team if they meet criteria. Some Team Galas are used to measure performance, other…