10 Sure-Fire Ways to Spot a Swim Parent

10 Sure-Fire Ways to Spot a Swim Parent
By Bailey Duran, Swimming World Intern.
Many people have no problem spotting swimmers from a mile away with these telltale features: a bulky bag, messy bun filled with dead hair (for the girls), dry skin, tired eyes, goggle and cap tan lines, and the wide-eyed fear whenever the word “butterfly” is used, no matter the context.
Swim parents, however, can be more difficult to spot. They wear a camouflage much like any other parent, but a few distinct characteristics sets swim parents apart.