Superstar Swim Team?

Well we were told last night that superstar swimming is good enough to join the swim team. We are NOT going to pursue that right now because of this toe walking. We want to see what the doctor has to say. We still do not have the results of the EMG/NCV. We should have them soon.

Honestly, I'm impressed with superstar's ability. He only started to take swimming lessons in March 2009 (maybe February 2009). His very first lesson was sitting on the steps of the pool learning how to blow bubbles and getting comfortable with having his head in the water, then he moved to the back float. Now he's learning how to do the breast stroke along with "dolphin" kicks, and other swim styles like freestyle.

The organization that we take lesson through has their lessons at a local college's pool. Last night Superstar jumped off into the water from the "diving board". (I am not sure if that's what it's called; it's that board that the swimmers start from when swimming in swim competitions). Here is a picture of Michael Phelps jumping of the type of board I'm talking about.

Anyway, Superstar jumped off the board and swam freestyle all the way down to the other end. Very impressive from someone that just started to swim 5-6 months ago. I'm not saying that Superstar would be the next Michael Phelps, but it's clear that he's just a "natural" when it comes to swimming. That's the only way to explain why he has excel so well so fast.

I sincerely hope that we can get some answers here soon regarding Superstar's toe walking, and I hope they are answers that will allow him to continue to swim! I would have no issues with him joining the swim team today, but we have to wait and see what that doctor has to say. I'm really not worried about him causing more damage to himself with swimming like I am with soccer or volleyball. (Those are the other 2 sports that Superstar would like to play.)