After a long break from swimming (no access to a pool, kids, slacker syndrome) I've taken it up again and really enjoy it. Later in October, I'm going to compete in my first meet since high school (20 years already!). This seems like a goofy question, but what type of suit do most masters swimmers wear? Are we talking Speedo briefs (my wife would love that), or Speedo boxer brief style (my practice suit). I like the Speedo style that is tight fitting but goes half way down the thigh. Don't want to show up at the party with a "blue leisure suit"...
Also, I'm sure the competition rules have changed a bit since I last swam competitively (i.e. I understand you are DQ'd for one false start now...it was two way back when). Is there a web site that has the latest rules?
Thanks.
Steve
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Steve,
Welcome back to swimming!
USMS' website has the USMS rule book @ http://www.usms.org/rules/
Some meets that Masters swimmers compete in that aren't under USMS may be governed by FINA rules. You can find FINA @ http://www.fina.org/
When you read a meet registration, it will generally say what rules govern the event.
Yes, most meets is only one false start and you're DQ.
As to suits, you'll see a variety at most meets. Speedo briefs and longer cut tight fitting shorts style, the longer shorts which have become popular and some go all out with the partial or full body competitive suits. Rarely due you see the baggy beach swimsuit. Best advice is use whatever works for you the best.
You will enjoy competing as an adult and with masters swimmers. It's a great group of supportive people with the entire range of athletic abilities. You'll find competitive people with the majority having the attitude that we're all just trying to achieve our personal bests.
Good luck as you start competing again.
Dan
Steve,
Welcome back to swimming!
USMS' website has the USMS rule book @ http://www.usms.org/rules/
Some meets that Masters swimmers compete in that aren't under USMS may be governed by FINA rules. You can find FINA @ http://www.fina.org/
When you read a meet registration, it will generally say what rules govern the event.
Yes, most meets is only one false start and you're DQ.
As to suits, you'll see a variety at most meets. Speedo briefs and longer cut tight fitting shorts style, the longer shorts which have become popular and some go all out with the partial or full body competitive suits. Rarely due you see the baggy beach swimsuit. Best advice is use whatever works for you the best.
You will enjoy competing as an adult and with masters swimmers. It's a great group of supportive people with the entire range of athletic abilities. You'll find competitive people with the majority having the attitude that we're all just trying to achieve our personal bests.
Good luck as you start competing again.
Dan
