{"id":176151,"date":"2016-01-08T20:50:20","date_gmt":"2016-01-09T03:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=176151"},"modified":"2016-01-08T21:31:27","modified_gmt":"2016-01-09T04:31:27","slug":"competitive-swimming-and-its-corresponding-commitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/competitive-swimming-and-its-corresponding-commitment\/","title":{"rendered":"Competitive Swimming and Its Corresponding Commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Commentary by Yumtsokvi Bhum, Swimming World Intern 2016 CeraVe Invitational<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The bleachers of the Rutgers University Pool were crowded with the enthusiastic parents and families of the teen swim competitors. The thundering claps and shouts that echoed off of the walls reflected their genuine excitement and support. I learned that many of the attending athletes had been competing for more than half their lives.<\/p>\n<p>Competing in swim meets entails hours of weekly practice, as well as competitions about every three weeks. As I talked to the parents of the dedicated competitors it became clear that competitive swimming makes an impact on both the athlete and their families.<\/p>\n<p>The meet on Friday began at 5 p.m. and lasted several hours. One of countless other competitions that were attended by swim parents, cheering on the sidelines. I asked one father if he enjoyed attending them meets. He laughed and said, &#8220;Yes, for the most part.&#8221; Another mother smiled and noted, &#8220;I just love to watch [my daughter] swim.&#8221; While spending several hours in a hot and humid aquatic center can take its toll, faithful parents still rally for their children in the bleachers.<\/p>\n<p>My last question for the parents was if they would call competitive swimming a big commitment. They all immediately responded, &#8220;yes.&#8221; As I talked to the families of the swimmers I understood the incredible amount of practice, hard work, and time that goes into preparing for competitions. Still, I realized why they still competed when one mother commented &#8220;&#8230;it is a huge commitment, but also hugely rewarding. 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