Swimming

Except for the relays swimming is a very individual sport. Technique is all-important: the strokes have to slide through the water perfectly and at the changing points the movements have to be precise. For a good time it’s essential to have a good start. During the relay events the precision of the changeovers is another important aspect.

The short distances (50 and 100 meters) require power, whereas the longer (800 and 1500 meters) are a test of the stamina.

Boys and girls can try to win a medal in the different distance and style events. There are four different strokes in swimming: freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. Next to the usual relay events (freestyle and medley) the EYOF will have special mixed relays in which boys and girls compete together.