My first distinct memories come directly from the pool. Only a few days after I was born I was brought straight over to the pool for the viewing of the lifeguards. Was it destiny that I ended up in the pool? That's a possibility. My aunts and uncles from both sides of my family not only swam competitively but they also continued with a lifeguard profession.It all began when I was probably the most dreaded child at that pool. The child that always cries and yells when it's time for lessons. The child who most likely will never continue the sport upon finishing the levels required. Crazy enough, I defied those odds and began swimming with the Alps Organization . Fast forward to the year 2010 and I'm swimming twice a day once at 8:00, and again at 5:00. It can be a little much sometimes but it's something I don't take advantage of, especially with the lack of free pool time. My most proud moments would probably have to be when I broke to breastroke records for 25 meters ,ranking in a 25.00 seconds when I was eight, a few months later I placed 3rd overall the Alps clubs. My two most dominant strokes are most definably breastrock and freestyle. When my time bettered the decision to came to begin swimming with a winter club. I did so beginning in grade 4, up until grade 9. The decision to decide to quit was not exactly easy but I knew if I wanted have a social life and still be able to commit to other sports i'd have to do it. I had the option to continue with it and go to the national level just like my aunt had but I knew I loved swimming for reaction and not for a career. Today, I swimming 5 times a week only once a day in between guard duties. The true enjoyment is being able to pay back to the swimming community by coaching children ranging from 5 up until 16 years of age. If ever looking for a sport that it not only a thrill but a great workout swimming is the place to be. I plan to continue doing as many laps as possible until the day I die.
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