Hi!
I stumbled across this site while I was looking for some new interesting workouts and thought I'd look into it. I swam on community teams when I was young, and then varsity teams in high school. Now I'm a freshman in college and really missing the competition.
So I was wondering - how do you get involved w/ USMS meets? or teams? (if it helps, I'm currently in Souther CA, and spend summers in MA) Can anyone compete or do you have to be at a certain level? (according to this site, I'm a Masters Level 2) Can I compete in one state during the school year, and other during the summer?
Also, about how much/how often does everyone swim? Currently, I'm swimming about 3000yds 6x/week. Is this pretty average, or too low?
Thanks so much for all the information. I appreciate it, and hope you have a great day!
ashley
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Former Member
It sounds as if you'd enjoy participating in Masters meets. I returned to the pool, partly for the competition, and have really enjoyed it. I dug up contact information for meets I wanted to attend through this website. I participate in Masters events in more than one state (due to business travel). You'll be seeded according to the entry times you submit.
If you want to compete, do it. Masters swimming is about challenging yourself. Albeit some are former Olympians, others have just begun swimming. Some have the luxury of training several hours a day, and there are those of us that are grateful for a few hours a week. Masters swimming has a different feel than club or high school swimming did. I sense less focus on speed, and more esprit de corp with those training (and competing) in the water. Find a meet, pick some events, and give 'em a try!
If I could fit 18K yds into my week, I'd certainly compete more than I do.
It sounds as if you'd enjoy participating in Masters meets. I returned to the pool, partly for the competition, and have really enjoyed it. I dug up contact information for meets I wanted to attend through this website. I participate in Masters events in more than one state (due to business travel). You'll be seeded according to the entry times you submit.
If you want to compete, do it. Masters swimming is about challenging yourself. Albeit some are former Olympians, others have just begun swimming. Some have the luxury of training several hours a day, and there are those of us that are grateful for a few hours a week. Masters swimming has a different feel than club or high school swimming did. I sense less focus on speed, and more esprit de corp with those training (and competing) in the water. Find a meet, pick some events, and give 'em a try!
If I could fit 18K yds into my week, I'd certainly compete more than I do.
