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
Quite a few Masters Swimmers in Texas over the past few years swan in age group meets. Always, with great success, support and heartfelt respect from the age group community. The overwhelming attitude from all involved was.” if you have the horse power”....step up to the starting gate...Gosh, how could it be anything but a very positive demonstration for the kids to see us OLD FOLKS demonstrate that fitness in embraced and carried on throughout life...Heck, one of my son Matt's coaches swam a 50 point 100 free in a meet a few years ago in a drag suit...and he was 35 years old...Trust me...the kids went wild! They loved it and were seriously motivated by it.
Go for it!
Kindest regards,
Tom Ellison
Quite a few Masters Swimmers in Texas over the past few years swan in age group meets. Always, with great success, support and heartfelt respect from the age group community. The overwhelming attitude from all involved was.” if you have the horse power”....step up to the starting gate...Gosh, how could it be anything but a very positive demonstration for the kids to see us OLD FOLKS demonstrate that fitness in embraced and carried on throughout life...Heck, one of my son Matt's coaches swam a 50 point 100 free in a meet a few years ago in a drag suit...and he was 35 years old...Trust me...the kids went wild! They loved it and were seriously motivated by it.
Go for it!
Kindest regards,
Tom Ellison
