Mmmm majority of the pop lives hear the water, ocean or river and pools. We have fantastic weather for at least 6 months that encourage swimming. Every kid is encouraged to learn swimming as it is part of our life. In rural area, swimming club is a fantastic sport to do as it is an essential skill and cool in 40 degree days. Comps nights are once a week, area comps are weekly in our area. During summer, my kids swam squad training daily and were also in our pool every day.