All amateur swimmers 18 and over should be required to swim at least one masters meet per year. This would help with the transition into adult life, and really show the younger generation the value of masters swimming. Adults who continue to love the sport, that's a great networking tool and a positive way to stay involved with people of similar interests.
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It's easy for you to say there's no pressure at a masters meet. But for those who didn't swim competitively as youths, it can still be stressful. Masters meets are inclusive and there's a lot of support, but still, many hold little interest for fitness swimmers or busy people with other priorities. And, for newbies and relative newbies, just getting up on a block and worrying about your goggles can cause some anxiety.
I agree. However, Diving in at a huge meet like the NEM LMSC SCY. for 200 BR and having your goggles fill with water really cures your fears.:lmao:
Sometimes having something go wrong early in your masters career is a good thing.
That's the best thing about this forum;the encouragement to compete but without pressure. I know there are a few folks that wouldn't have bothered to compete without the urging from the folks here.
It's easy for you to say there's no pressure at a masters meet. But for those who didn't swim competitively as youths, it can still be stressful. Masters meets are inclusive and there's a lot of support, but still, many hold little interest for fitness swimmers or busy people with other priorities. And, for newbies and relative newbies, just getting up on a block and worrying about your goggles can cause some anxiety.
I agree. However, Diving in at a huge meet like the NEM LMSC SCY. for 200 BR and having your goggles fill with water really cures your fears.:lmao:
Sometimes having something go wrong early in your masters career is a good thing.
That's the best thing about this forum;the encouragement to compete but without pressure. I know there are a few folks that wouldn't have bothered to compete without the urging from the folks here.
