Are there any sort of prerequisites for going to nationals?
I live in central Iowa and have been rather frustrated by our Masters program (or lack there of). I don't really know if anyone competes (aside from triathletes) and there isn't really any coaching (unless requested).
I have never actually been on a swim team. So Masters is my first experience outside of swimming on my own. There are very few swim meets anywhere near us (the ones I've found are all 4-10 hr drive away and not in our zone.. do zones matter for participation?). The closest swim meet that I can find is nationals.
As a brand new Masters swimmer, can I go? Obviously, I'm not likely to be winning any races or anything, but it sounds like so much fun to go! And, with all 5 of my kids being on a swim team, it would be really exciting for all of us to check it out. Do I have to have one or two other meets 'under my belt' before I can do this?
Thanks for your help. :)
thanks so much everyone! :banana:
I did find the sticky 'qualifying' thread after I posted. :doh: but thank you for bearing with me and pointing me there. :)
I think I will take the plunge and sign up! My kids will be SO excited! Luckily, nationals happens right between two of their meets and, at most, they will only miss one practice. :bliss:
thanks so much everyone! :banana:
I did find the sticky 'qualifying' thread after I posted. :doh: but thank you for bearing with me and pointing me there. :)
I think I will take the plunge and sign up! My kids will be SO excited! Luckily, nationals happens right between two of their meets and, at most, they will only miss one practice. :bliss:
