One of the many advantages of living in Canada is the ability to participate in a large variety of sports. There are some that are applicable by season, but a great many of them are available all year round. One of the sports that is considered more prominent for the summer months is swimming.
Swimming in Canada
Canada has had the opportunity to compete in swimming events all the way up to the Olympics. One of the reasons they have done so well in this sport is the opportunity for young athletes to become involved in the sport. Although it is classed as a summer event, swimming athletes have the chance to practice and compete in their sport year-round. This is because many indoor facilities will accommodate them.
Types of swimming
For those that are going to become professionals in the sport, they will focus on four swimming styles which are comprised of:
- Freestyle
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Butterfly
What makes this exciting is that swimmers can participate in each of these particular styles, or they can compete in a combination of them.
Swimming For Amateurs
While professional sport is very prominent in Canada, there is plenty of opportunities for amateurs as well. There are many swimming organizations that individuals in this category can join and enjoy their own competitions on various levels — a side sport to swimming that has grown in popularity in Canada as is diving competitions.
Competitions
There are many competitions that will run throughout the summer in Canada. For swimming, an example of this is the open water swimming, which is part of the world series events. It is one that can lead to the Olympic program.
Learning the Sport
Another reason this sport has become so popular in Canada is that there are many opportunities for those that want to learn about this sport. Almost every facility that has a swimming pool offers lessons.