Should i join my high school swim team? I'm nervous yet excited!?

Question

I was always interested in joining my high school swim team but i never did. And during sophomore year my friend encouraged me to join. She reassured me by saying that its really easy and fun, the coach is awesome, and that our team is not the best but still got to state this past year. I however am feeling a bit nervous and don't want to slow everyone down. I can swim (which is a step ahead some people who i saw were considering joining) but i haven't learned any of the strokes, the terminology, or had experience. I also can't dive which is essential during a meet!! Should i join as a junior or not????

Answer 1

yes i joined as a sophmore and I love it. It made my belly flat and i meet alot of new people. In the end i was a starter in the 50 free and the back

Answer 2

yes go for it if you want to!.. its your decision not ours :)!

Answer 3

Go for it.  I've wanted to join my high school's team since Freshman year but never got around to it until Junior year.  Now I'm going to be a Senior and I'm REALLY happy with my decision to join.  If your school's team doesn't cut people then don't be scared.  The first few weeks of practice will be super painful but as you move on it will get easier, you'll get in better shape, and your coach will teach you the different strokes, turns, starts, etc. etc.  Joining the team will be a great benefit to you!

Answer 4

if you want to u should but if someone is pushing u and u dont want to tell them u dont

Answer 5

go for it dude, if its something you love to do why not showcase your talents to more people!

be confident in yourself

and good luck!

Answer 6

yes yes yes swimming is a great sport and you get good really fast and learn stuff so quickly youll have lots of fun!

Answer 7

I think you should.

The coach will teach you how to swim, and probably take time to teach you how to dive and swim correctly.  Even if your not as fast as everyone else he will NOT put you with people that are way better than you, but people that are around the same time.  And its a great exercise!

Answer 8

sure, try it out