I recently posted a question about racing and received a lot of great answers so here is another question. I am about to participate in my first race (in a pool) and I am worried about being disqualified now. What are some of the common mistakes I need to be aware of? Turns maybe?
I'd just go to the meet, do your best, and have fun. Yes, do what you think you're supposed to, but don't sweat it if you screw up.
I agree with this 110%. Of course, getting DQ'd is not a lot of fun, so of course, you want to do your homework. Once you've done it, though, you're done. Now it's time to have fun!
Many of us have stories about getting deeked for something, including some Masters World Record holders on this very forum. It's the price we sometimes pay for keeping the sport fair and honest, and hooray for that.
So if you do get DQ'd, it's not the end of the world. Learn from it, try not to repeat it, and consider it your contribution to the betterment of our sport.
I'd just go to the meet, do your best, and have fun. Yes, do what you think you're supposed to, but don't sweat it if you screw up.
I agree with this 110%. Of course, getting DQ'd is not a lot of fun, so of course, you want to do your homework. Once you've done it, though, you're done. Now it's time to have fun!
Many of us have stories about getting deeked for something, including some Masters World Record holders on this very forum. It's the price we sometimes pay for keeping the sport fair and honest, and hooray for that.
So if you do get DQ'd, it's not the end of the world. Learn from it, try not to repeat it, and consider it your contribution to the betterment of our sport.
