I've wanted to compete for a number of years but have never taken the plunge because I have no experience in competition.
Is there a way for a newbie like myself to learn the rules/regulations before competing?
I'm currently a member of USMS but I don't swim with a masters group.
Thanks, Clark
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So your goggles dont' come off...practice your starts before hand so you know what to do. Even if it's off the side of a pool. Before my first race (last February), I had been off a block a grand total of 2 times in my entire life, but I had been practicing off the side for a while so it was fine. And tighten them a lot. More than a normal practice, but not so much to pop your eyes out.
Have fun!!!!!!
So your goggles dont' come off...practice your starts before hand so you know what to do. Even if it's off the side of a pool. Before my first race (last February), I had been off a block a grand total of 2 times in my entire life, but I had been practicing off the side for a while so it was fine. And tighten them a lot. More than a normal practice, but not so much to pop your eyes out.
Have fun!!!!!!
