My first meet after 31 yrs and I have a few questions. What are phsyche sheets? I will be swimming 500 and maybe a 1650, do they have lap counters or will I need to provide my own? Will they typically have someone who will flip the counter or do I also need to provide someone?
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I have not been to a meet that provide lap counters and I have been to a couple meets that require you provide a timer as well as a counter for the mile. If the mile is on a separate day, plan on bringing two people with you.
You are not required to use a counter, so if you are comfortable swimming without one, that is an option. I have been in a race where someone stopped early, the official let them know, and they continued on to finish the race. I wouldn't count on that, and since you like to race, that wouldn't be good for you time, but there is a bit of a safety net.
It is all rather laid back compared to age group swimming.
I have not been to a meet that provide lap counters and I have been to a couple meets that require you provide a timer as well as a counter for the mile. If the mile is on a separate day, plan on bringing two people with you.
You are not required to use a counter, so if you are comfortable swimming without one, that is an option. I have been in a race where someone stopped early, the official let them know, and they continued on to finish the race. I wouldn't count on that, and since you like to race, that wouldn't be good for you time, but there is a bit of a safety net.
It is all rather laid back compared to age group swimming.
