Masters swimming group

Okay, I'd love to join a masters group but I've never sum on a team before ... most have I think, and I don't know how comfortable/welcome I'd be because I suck (relatively). Anyone have some stories of their first masters team where they had not swum on a team prior, but brought in the courage to join? How did it go? How did you become comfortable and keep up? Swimming with a Masters workout group or team doesn't mean you have to be good, fast, know all the strokes, or want to compete. The fundamental purpose is adult fitness. There will be a workout, scaled for different capabilities. Lane assignment is generally by speed (I am always in the slowest lane!), and you can substitute a stroke or body movement for one you don't know yet, or use fins if you are falling behind on a set. Many workout groups have tris participating at all levels. I would contact the coach of a convenient workout group and ask about a trial swim. Have fun! :)

Okay, I'd love to join a masters group but I've never sum on a team before ... most have I think, and I don't know how comfortable/welcome I'd be because I suck (relatively). Anyone have some stories of their first masters team where they had not swum on a team prior, but brought in the courage to join? How did it go? How did you become comfortable and keep up? Swimming with a Masters workout group or team doesn't mean you have to be good, fast, know all the strokes, or want to compete. The fundamental purpose is adult fitness. There will be a workout, scaled for different capabilities. Lane assignment is generally by speed (I am always in the slowest lane!), and you can substitute a stroke or body movement for one you don't know yet, or use fins if you are falling behind on a set. Many workout groups have tris participating at all levels. I would contact the coach of a convenient workout group and ask about a trial swim. Have fun! :)