I'm 19, I swam very competitively here in KS from 8 to 14 years old and stopped because my high school didn't have a team and I needed a break from hardcore swimmin. I have been missing the sport since I left and I am now trying to get back into it. My old club team cuts off at 18 years old. I can't go that route so I turned to USMS.
It doesn't seem like there are any USMS teams around here so I'm going to start working out at my old club alone for a few months until I'm in minimum swimming shape again before I consider any meets.
My questions are:
1.) When I do compete again will I most likely be alone in my races due to my age, or do you usually see a decent number of people my age?
2.) What is the general level of competitiveness associated with USMS? Not to sound conceited but I have a big box full of blue ribbons and gold medals; I'm not slow. I want some type of competition.
3.) If I were to be alone in my age group, is there an "open" age group?
I understand these things will depend on my area but I'm asking for your opinion based on what you've seen in your area.
Thanks!
Hi Skyler,
"My old club team cuts off at 18 years old."
Are you sure many teams have college swimmers and post grads
Ask again
When I do compete again will I most likely be alone in my races due to my age, or do you usually see a decent number of people my age?
depends, most swimmers your age do college and USA Swimming
with USMS theres regional meets, zone meets & national meets,
2.) What is the general level of competitiveness associated with USMS?
you'll get some competitors in your age and many in older age groups, some are very fast
3.) If I were to be alone in my age group, is there an "open" age group?
Not in masters but yes in USA Swimming, but in most masters meets you'll race next to swimmers who entered the meet with similar times
Some areas have more participation than others
start training and see what you can accomplish
www.usms.org/.../event_search.php
also remember masters has 3 seasons
LCM ends 08/31
SCM ends 12/31
SCY ends 05/31
Ande
Hi Skyler,
"My old club team cuts off at 18 years old."
Are you sure many teams have college swimmers and post grads
Ask again
When I do compete again will I most likely be alone in my races due to my age, or do you usually see a decent number of people my age?
depends, most swimmers your age do college and USA Swimming
with USMS theres regional meets, zone meets & national meets,
2.) What is the general level of competitiveness associated with USMS?
you'll get some competitors in your age and many in older age groups, some are very fast
3.) If I were to be alone in my age group, is there an "open" age group?
Not in masters but yes in USA Swimming, but in most masters meets you'll race next to swimmers who entered the meet with similar times
Some areas have more participation than others
start training and see what you can accomplish
www.usms.org/.../event_search.php
also remember masters has 3 seasons
LCM ends 08/31
SCM ends 12/31
SCY ends 05/31
Ande
