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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Part of the Masters Swimming Canada one year plan is to promote clubs holding time trials during practices, both informal timings and formal/official time trials. Hopefully the opportunity to participate within your club, during regular workout times, with the emphasis on getting a time versus "competing" will be at least a little less intimidating than regular competition...quote]
Unfortunately, like everything else in Calgary, the clubs are over-subscribed. The only ones that don't have long waiting lists are the ones that meet at odd times, such as 10:00 a.m.. (Strangely enough, my employer wants me to be at my desk working at that time.) I tend to satisfy my competitive urges by surreptitiously "racing" other lap swimmers in the city pool. Hopefully I can find a class this fall where flip turns and diving are taught.
Part of the Masters Swimming Canada one year plan is to promote clubs holding time trials during practices, both informal timings and formal/official time trials. Hopefully the opportunity to participate within your club, during regular workout times, with the emphasis on getting a time versus "competing" will be at least a little less intimidating than regular competition...quote]
Unfortunately, like everything else in Calgary, the clubs are over-subscribed. The only ones that don't have long waiting lists are the ones that meet at odd times, such as 10:00 a.m.. (Strangely enough, my employer wants me to be at my desk working at that time.) I tend to satisfy my competitive urges by surreptitiously "racing" other lap swimmers in the city pool. Hopefully I can find a class this fall where flip turns and diving are taught.
