I have questions about Masters Swimming teams:
How many percent of the people are in their 20s? I'm in my 20s and I feel like if everyone is in their 40s and above then I won't fit in.
Is the atmosphere more competitive or less than a high school team? I regret not joining my HS team. I felt that I wasnt strong enough to handle it because I didn't really know how to swim back then, and I thought it would be too much to go from zero yards to being competitive within one season. Was I wrong? Assuming I'm reasonably diligent, how long would it take on average to be reasonably good? I'm 22 and right now I can only swim 100 yards before stopping.
Stupid me, my bad decisions back then come back to haunt me today. Give me a word of encouragement if you want.
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Former Member
Would you rather wait another 20 years before starting in order to fit in? The enjoyment of swimming and the sweet smell of chlorine have no age boundaries. I think you will find that you can make Masters swimming as competitive or non-competitive as you like. Most clubs have a full spectrum of abilities and most coaches you will find are able to accommodate to fit individual needs.
Good luck and go for it!
Would you rather wait another 20 years before starting in order to fit in? The enjoyment of swimming and the sweet smell of chlorine have no age boundaries. I think you will find that you can make Masters swimming as competitive or non-competitive as you like. Most clubs have a full spectrum of abilities and most coaches you will find are able to accommodate to fit individual needs.
Good luck and go for it!
