I never competed, so I really do not know anything about what levels of competition there are out there.I see a lot of posts about different meets.What different kinds are there?How do you qualify for them and who gets excepted?And ... what times do you want to have(freestyle, say) not to look stupid?
Sorry about my ignorance, but the swimming world is something I am learning litlle by little.
Thanks.
Hi Hooked,
You're awesome. I'm glad you're interested in swimming. It's a great lifetime sport.
We had our short course meters championships this past weekend in N. California and there were many people who competed (40 years old, plus) for the first time. We had some great discussions while the 1500 m was being swum. One included swimming vocabulary. Doug wasn't sure about the difference between a lap and a length. Many people were happy to tell him that they are the same thing. You will always find a Masters swimmer to help out when you need it!
Welcome to a wonderful sport, and some of the neatest people you'll ever meet.
Karen
PS There was a 90 year old man who competed who did not look a day over 70! He was in the most amazing shape and very inspiring :)
Hi Hooked,
You're awesome. I'm glad you're interested in swimming. It's a great lifetime sport.
We had our short course meters championships this past weekend in N. California and there were many people who competed (40 years old, plus) for the first time. We had some great discussions while the 1500 m was being swum. One included swimming vocabulary. Doug wasn't sure about the difference between a lap and a length. Many people were happy to tell him that they are the same thing. You will always find a Masters swimmer to help out when you need it!
Welcome to a wonderful sport, and some of the neatest people you'll ever meet.
Karen
PS There was a 90 year old man who competed who did not look a day over 70! He was in the most amazing shape and very inspiring :)
