My Daughter Won the Year 12 Swimming Gold Championship medal today!

Congratulations , You have a great family.

I agree. Money could have been the issue, although I suspect the Sprts Coordinator had other ulterior motives.

In those cases you never know, sometimes people that work in schools are too absorbed in their own problems and their own ambitions rather than educate children, which is what they should do, put everything aside, and educate children which should be the main purpose in their profession, because that is the only thing that they should think.

Wow! How old is your daughter? What kind of art work does she do? I know my daughter wants to swim for the next two years, then probably cut down her training when she goes to university.

My daughter is 12 years old this year. I think she is one of those prodigies but I dont know what constitutes one.

Working towards a goal is the way to go.

Dont think do. Her medical problems will make it too hard for her to get that far.

No, she wont make the olympics as she has a number of medical conditions.

Sorry to hear that. You still must be very proud of her. It's disappointing that the school didn't prepare so she cound have a go at the record.

It could be they dont want to spend the money on buying new poles and flags. The sports manager is somewhat uncooperative in her nature too.

Thank You

I am very proud of her.

I am very proud of her hard work. The chlorine allergy causes real difficulties sometimes. Some pools are worse than others.

It really frustrates me, as I dont know why for sure. I think it's a combination of them forgetting to put in an order for the poles and flags, a misconceived idea about safety, and possibly an idea in the sports leader that it shouldnt be too competitive! Im seeing the Deputy Principal about it next week.

Oh, yes, I have meanin g to thank you. I just have ben so busy lately. Your photo of the camel was excellent. He or she was dressed up very well, so colourful. You must a be a good camel rider!! I think the school probably were able to supply what was needed, but they just wouldnt cooperate.

I do all I can to support my daughter, which is something my ex resented. She trains hard and deserves a reward. I am seeing the Deputy of her school next week, as I am very annoyed at the fiasco caused when they wouldnt buy the poles and flags for backstroke.

She wont make the Olpmpics due to some medical problems including scoliosis and allergy to chlorine.

I never excelled at any kind of sport either. But then as a child, I didnt have too many oportunities in a country town.

She wont make the olympics as she has too many medical problems that affect her training.

Im afraid she wont make the Nationals. Nearly two years ago it looked a possibility, if she trained hard that she could make it with backstroke and 50 freestyle. But she has had too many medical problems. She was diagnosed with Scoliosis late last year. She is allergic to chlorine (seriously). She has IBS and so when her stomach plays up she can't train. She does always make the State Championships, but that next level, the Nationals, will not be possible now. Five members of our swimming club have made the Nationals in this April, and one member has made the Commonwealth Games Trials, which is very good for a small club. My daughters best time in 50 backstroke was achieved 2 years ago, at 36.5. The qualifying time for Commonwealth games trial is 32.5 I think.

Wow! I really have to give a hand to your daughter, that despite all odds, had managed to put up a credible performance. You really got a fighter here. Being an optimist, I hope that she will be able to manage her conditions and if miracles permit I will be praying hard for her recovery. All the best and once again, kudos for your daughter's victories!

She trains very hard and it is good to see her get some reward.

I am very proud of the effort she has put into her swimming, as she has medical problems and it is not easy getting up at 4.00am for training.