I'm always interested in hearing about the USMS demographics, but I couldn't find any information on USMS and college swimming. I was wondering roughly what percentage of US Masters swimmers swam in college and at what level. I also wanted to hear from you where you went, when, and what you loved / hated most about college swimming.
What are some of the biggest CHANGES since you swam in college, high school, or since you started swimming?
The rules in breaststroke have changed dramatically, since I swam in high school! It took me awhile to get used to the idea that my head didn't have to stay above the water line. A single dolphin kick after the turn wasn't allowed then, either, but I'm staying away from that rule change, for fear of a DQ. :afraid:
In 1979, You Tube didn't exist, either, so I didn't have the resources I do now to study the stroke of the greatest swimmers. And, without video, I never had the opportunity to study my own stroke to see where I am deficient.
Hey, now that I think about it, we also didn't have the internet and forums! So, I didn't have the opportunity to learn from other swimmers like Ande and Allen! Thanks, guys! :applaud:
Now, if I only had the 17 year old body now that I had then... I wonder just how fast my 100 yard breaststroke would be with all these changes in the sport that are helping me now, but I didn't have back then??? My stroke was horrible then, but my time was 12 seconds faster!!! :bitching:
What are some of the biggest CHANGES since you swam in college, high school, or since you started swimming?
The rules in breaststroke have changed dramatically, since I swam in high school! It took me awhile to get used to the idea that my head didn't have to stay above the water line. A single dolphin kick after the turn wasn't allowed then, either, but I'm staying away from that rule change, for fear of a DQ. :afraid:
In 1979, You Tube didn't exist, either, so I didn't have the resources I do now to study the stroke of the greatest swimmers. And, without video, I never had the opportunity to study my own stroke to see where I am deficient.
Hey, now that I think about it, we also didn't have the internet and forums! So, I didn't have the opportunity to learn from other swimmers like Ande and Allen! Thanks, guys! :applaud:
Now, if I only had the 17 year old body now that I had then... I wonder just how fast my 100 yard breaststroke would be with all these changes in the sport that are helping me now, but I didn't have back then??? My stroke was horrible then, but my time was 12 seconds faster!!! :bitching:
