First swim meet, maybe

RE: First swim meet, maybe

knelson — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:56:05 GMT

A tip for you is if you wear a cap then put your goggles on under the cap for your races. That will keep them on better during a dive start.

RE: First swim meet, maybe

Allen Stark — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:34:20 GMT

You can do an in the water start if you would be more comfortable.

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Former Member — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:04:33 GMT

Well, you can swim without the goggles. I did that when I did some masters meets over 12 years ago. I was used to it from doing that in meets as a kid. That is what I going to do at the local senior Olympics. I might also start from the deck since the starting blocks at the pool where the senior Olympics is at is high. I don't wear a cap either since I wear short hair.

RE: First swim meet, maybe

Former Member — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:35:29 GMT

You can do an in the water start if you would be more comfortable. You wont find an in the water start too much of a disadvantage either if this is your first meet. It will ensure your goggles stay on your face properly and its harder to do a false start. I have not been off the blocks for a couple of years now due to a dodgy shoulder and I find I have usually caught up on 90% of other swimmers by the end of the first length. Have a great time! T

RE: First swim meet, maybe

smontanaro — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 07:47:22 GMT

There will most likely be a warm-up lane devoted to starts for at least part of the warm-up period. On top of whatever other practice you get in before the meet, see how it goes there and make a game day decision. Best of luck, Jack...

RE: First swim meet, maybe

swimark — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 06:50:28 GMT

In addition to block starts and in the water starts, I have also seen swimmers doing deck starts.

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Mark Usher — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 05:31:56 GMT

Most pools will not allow unsupervised block starts from a safety stanpoint. Is there a coach or lifeguard who you can ask to work with you for a few minutes? Worst case would be waiting until the warm-up session at the meet. As far as your goggles, make sure you have your head down in a good streamline position as you enter the water. Good luck. I' sure you'll have fun!

RE: First swim meet, maybe

smontanaro — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 01:11:48 GMT

Or maybe if you don't wear a cap, this is the time to start? :)

RE: First swim meet, maybe

swimark — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 08:41:03 GMT

Can you dive in from the pool deck where you workout? While not the same thing, it's better than nothing. Also most meets will allow you to take some practice starts from the blocks during warm up. Usually there will be dedicated "sprint\start" lanes towards the end of warmups. Tighten up the goggle strap if they pop off. Also you could put a cap over your goggles strap to help secure them. Some people wear cap, goggles, then a second cap.