I just started back swimming about six months ago and about two months ago signed up for USMS because there was a Masters swim meet at my pool and I thought it would be a fun goal to eventually compete.
I am seriously thinking about signing up for my first swim meet (Colonial Zone SCY Championships) in April but I am afraid that 1)I will finish dead last in every event I do - I have gotten A LOT faster but I don't I am at race speed yet and 2)The people from my swim club might be irritated that I didn't scored well enough in my races to earn them any club points. I also don't think I will be doing any relays because I think I will hurt the team's chances in placing well. I don't know anyone else in the local swim club (VMST) I signed up for.
Right now, I think I want to do the 50 free, 50 back, and 100 back. Should I really wait to do my first swim meet or should I just do this first one for the experience? I don't want people to snicker at my times.
Go,no one but you will care if you swim slow,and I would be stunned if you don't find the people friendly and accepting.We are always glad to have new swimmers show up.
Agree with Allen! As someone who swims for the meet host and has swum at this meet with fast swimmers and newbies alike for many years, I can assure you that you would be most welcome. No one ever snickers. Many people sign up with VMST as a default team if they don't want to swim unattached, so don't worry about VMST either. The first meet can be a little nerve wracking; you might as well take the plunge now and get some times.
Go,no one but you will care if you swim slow,and I would be stunned if you don't find the people friendly and accepting.We are always glad to have new swimmers show up.
Agree with Allen! As someone who swims for the meet host and has swum at this meet with fast swimmers and newbies alike for many years, I can assure you that you would be most welcome. No one ever snickers. Many people sign up with VMST as a default team if they don't want to swim unattached, so don't worry about VMST either. The first meet can be a little nerve wracking; you might as well take the plunge now and get some times.
