How good a swimmer do you need to be to join masters?
Former Member
How good a swimmer do you need to be to join masters? (And to fit in reasonably well, or at least not stick out like a sore thumb! :D ) I know I could never keep up with a masters group now, but it would be nice to have a goal to work toward. Do you need to swim all four strokes? How about stamina/endurance/speed? Can anyone give me an idea of what a baseline level would be?
As Bitwiz says there is no minimum level of competence required to join Masters. It kind of like asking how well I need to drive to join AAA or how fit do I need to be before I can join my local YMCA.
The mission of Masters swimming is NOT to see who the fastest swimmer is; it is “To promote fitness and health in adults by offering and supporting Masters swimming programs.” If the programs offered by Masters Swimming help you achieve your personal fitness goals, then come on in the waters great!
As Bitwiz says there is no minimum level of competence required to join Masters. It kind of like asking how well I need to drive to join AAA or how fit do I need to be before I can join my local YMCA.
The mission of Masters swimming is NOT to see who the fastest swimmer is; it is “To promote fitness and health in adults by offering and supporting Masters swimming programs.” If the programs offered by Masters Swimming help you achieve your personal fitness goals, then come on in the waters great!
