I am a member of a long established masters team, although we have been relatively quiet until the past 18 months.
Problem:
We are getting more and more adults who cannot swim. They want to compete in triathlons and they can barely swim 25 yards,and we are currently set up is meters. This is drawing our coaches attention and they seem to have found a cheaper way to get an adult swim lesson. Stroke development and general help are not an issue; this is almost complete lack of swimming skills.
Question:
How does your club/team advertise swimming and divide or set a limit on the skills a swimmer needs to have to complete a masters workout?
Where is this knowledge obtained?
What is your teams limit?
Thanks...
If someone can swim 25 yards, I'll let them try.
If they will not put their face in the water, I suggest swim lessons.
On their first visit, I'll spend time during warm-up with them, but then they have to attempt the workout. I scale it back and have them do 1/2 of what others are doing (50 if the set is 100s). And, I encourage them to skip some repeats, but stay out of the way. I explain that they have to circle swim and be aware of lane mates.
Some have been successful. Attitude is a big determiner if they will fit in with the group. It seems to be self-selection.
If they are demanding of attention, I tell them this isn't private lessons but tell them how to sign up for private lessons. It seems to work.
If someone can swim 25 yards, I'll let them try.
If they will not put their face in the water, I suggest swim lessons.
On their first visit, I'll spend time during warm-up with them, but then they have to attempt the workout. I scale it back and have them do 1/2 of what others are doing (50 if the set is 100s). And, I encourage them to skip some repeats, but stay out of the way. I explain that they have to circle swim and be aware of lane mates.
Some have been successful. Attitude is a big determiner if they will fit in with the group. It seems to be self-selection.
If they are demanding of attention, I tell them this isn't private lessons but tell them how to sign up for private lessons. It seems to work.
