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
If you are doing starts correctly your goggles will not fall of. So, as others have said, make sure you practice starts prior to the meet. If you get it down there should be no need to make them any tighter than you normally wear them. I think the mistake most novices make is to not tuck their chin down far enough when they enter the water. If you enter the water in a nice streamlined position with your biceps covering your ears your goggles shouldn't budge.
Good luck!
If you are doing starts correctly your goggles will not fall of. So, as others have said, make sure you practice starts prior to the meet. If you get it down there should be no need to make them any tighter than you normally wear them. I think the mistake most novices make is to not tuck their chin down far enough when they enter the water. If you enter the water in a nice streamlined position with your biceps covering your ears your goggles shouldn't budge.
Good luck!
