<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[S.E. Deacs Author Page]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the home of Gwen Rivers and Owen Parks. Jump in and join them on their adventures in an out of the pool]]></description><link>https://www.sedeacs.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:02:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sedeacs.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Swim Meet Basics for Kids: What to Expect at Your First Meet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your first swim meet is usually much more relaxed than people imagine. Even experienced swimmers often feel nervous before their first race, and that's completely normal. The day is a mix of waiting, warming up, racing, cheering for teammates, and learning how meets work. Here's what you can generally expect: Before the meet Arrive early, often 60–90 minutes before the first race starts. Find your team's seating area and set your bag down. Check in with your coach or team manager. Get changed...]]></description><link>https://www.sedeacs.com/post/swim-meet-basics-for-kids-what-to-expect-at-your-first-meet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a711542d9c2f27b9b133472</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:33:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>S E Deacs</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>