Just curious if anyone out there has competed in any USA swim meets in the "open" age group category. My masters coach who is also the age group coach is encouraging me to register for this meet. I guess I am somewhat concerned of the "perception" of a 36 year old swimming next to mom and dads junior swimmer. I know I can hold my own against these kids but am also afraid that I could discourage the younger swimmer in age group if he gets beat by an 36 yr old.
Any Thoughts?
Greg
Parents
Former Member
This is helpful advice for me. While Northern California offers quite a few competitions throughout the year, I find that I need more "practice" swimming in meets. I'd like to enter some local USS meets, but wasn't sure about the reception I'd receive as an "older swimmer"- like, I'm taking up space from the younger swimmers and these meets are for the "kids". I'm sure there will still be some parents who don't like the idea of older people swimming with their children, but we'll just deal with it.
This is helpful advice for me. While Northern California offers quite a few competitions throughout the year, I find that I need more "practice" swimming in meets. I'd like to enter some local USS meets, but wasn't sure about the reception I'd receive as an "older swimmer"- like, I'm taking up space from the younger swimmers and these meets are for the "kids". I'm sure there will still be some parents who don't like the idea of older people swimming with their children, but we'll just deal with it.
