our colour-coded caps as a mark of achievement as they progress through the different distance and stage awards<\/a>. The array of colourful swimming caps splashing around in the pool, always brings a smile to our faces on a busy swimming shift!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Swimming-cap-montage-.png” title_text=”Swimming cap montage” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” width_tablet=”90%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”780px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|531px||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”ABeeZee||||||||” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”27px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Cindy’s Silicon Swim School Cap<\/h2>\n
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Each child who takes lessons at Cindy’s Swim School receives a complimentary swin cap.<\/p>\n
These are high-quality, easy-to-use caps, made from silicon, which is less sticky and nicely stretchy. You can purchase them from our online shop.<\/p>\n
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Why do we insist that all our swimmers wear swimming hats?<\/h2>\n
For various practical reasons of course!<\/p>\n
Parents, if your child is resistant to wearing a cap, this will hopefully help persuade them. <\/em>If they are still unsure, why not hand it over to our trusty awesome swimming teachers, who are all very experienced in persuading hesitant swimmers to take the plunge with a cap on. <\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nSwimming caps help you<\/strong> swim faster \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0All you have to do is look at any professional swimmer to know that swimming caps minimise drag in the water and aid in streamline swimming. Or as we tell the kids; \u2018it help you to swim as fast as a speedboat!\u2019<\/p>\nSwimming caps protect hair from chlorine –<\/strong> Chlorine is a disinfectant that is used to keep swimming pools clean and free of germs. However, it can also be harsh on hair, causing it to become dry, brittle, and (for very frequent swimmers) sometimes discoloured. Swimming caps help to protect hair from chlorine by creating a barrier between the hair and the water.<\/p>\nThey keep hair out of the face –<\/strong> Swimming caps also keep hair away from the face and eyes, which will help children see clearly and concentrate without the distraction and irritation of hair getting in the way. Tucked away hair also helps goggles to suction better onto the face, minimising leakage and swimmers fiddling with their goggles. Bonus!<\/p>\nThey stop hair getting weighed down with water –<\/strong> For those blessed with thick, curly and long hair, it can get very heavy when wet. Swimming caps make swimming easier and faster (with less drag) because your hair doesn\u2019t get fully soaked. Caps also make drying your hair after swimming a lot quicker!<\/p>\nSwimming caps help to keep the pool clean –<\/strong> Hair sheds naturally, and swimming caps help stop that hair ending up in the swimming pool filters, resulting in a lot less mess for our pool maintenance teams.<\/p>\nThey prevent hair from getting tangled –<\/strong> Long hair can easily become tangled in the pool, which can be uncomfortable and painful for children (and parents) to sort out later. Swimming caps keep hair tucked away and prevent tangles in the first place.<\/p>\nSwimming hats can help reduce the risk of ear infections –<\/strong> Kids who wear swimming caps that cover their ears benefit from a layer of protection<\/a> against water entering their ear canals. Whilst some children won\u2019t like the sensation of their ears being covered because it makes their hearing a little duller, it\u2019s worth trying, especially if they\u2019re prone to ear trouble or have grommets. Swimmers\u2019 ear plugs for children have come on a long way and can be very helpful if your child suffers from any of the above ear issues. Have a chat with your doctor if you feel you need them.<\/p>\nIn summary, swimming caps for kids are important<\/strong> and it isn\u2019t difficult to help children get them on quickly and gently.<\/p>\nWe find at Cindy\u2019s Swim School that because all our pupils<\/strong> wear swimming hats, and it is non-negotiable, we don\u2019t encounter much resistance to the idea. By making the caps a reward for their swimming achievements, different coloured caps carry kudos and are an incentive to swim well. We\u2019d recommend to all parents, on holiday and at home, that you make wearing a swimming hat the norm, and not an optional extra.<\/p>\nAfew tips to get your swimmer excited about wearing their swimming cap:<\/p>\n
\n- You can make choosing a new swimming cap (different colours or styles) a reward for great swimming.<\/li>\n
- Show them how all the best professional swimmers wear caps because they make you go faster and have more fun!<\/li>\n
- Motivate them with an out-the-pool treat if they wear their swimming caps the whole lesson. Talk to your swimming teacher about it, so that they can help you implement the treat incentive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Now you know that swimming caps are amazing, the next step is knowing how to put one on quickly and efficiently. Below we show you our handy tricks, so that you never struggle with a swimming cap again!<\/p>\n
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