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
Parents
Former Member
Congrats on coming back to swimming. At my first meet back after 11 years, I was surprised to see all sorts of wear for the ladies and the men. Several elderly ladies walked out of the locker room in the fitness suits with skirts. I originally thought that they mistakenly thought it was lap swim time - but oh no. When their heat arrived, they got up on the blocks, did pretty good starts and even did flip turns. Then - there were those females in the full body suits and me in my little old speedo.
The males on my team seem to have a competition on who has the most stretched out suit - even competing at the state meet with drag down to their mid thighs.
It is all about fun and fitness so wear what is comfortable.
Congrats on coming back to swimming. At my first meet back after 11 years, I was surprised to see all sorts of wear for the ladies and the men. Several elderly ladies walked out of the locker room in the fitness suits with skirts. I originally thought that they mistakenly thought it was lap swim time - but oh no. When their heat arrived, they got up on the blocks, did pretty good starts and even did flip turns. Then - there were those females in the full body suits and me in my little old speedo.
The males on my team seem to have a competition on who has the most stretched out suit - even competing at the state meet with drag down to their mid thighs.
It is all about fun and fitness so wear what is comfortable.
