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WHY ATTEND A SECTIONAL OR NATIONAL MEET ?. BROADEN ONE’S LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE. Different venues Different meet formats Meet administration may differ The competition has “kicked it up a notch” Opportunity to share “experiences” with others. EXPOSE ONE TO NEW IDEAS AND CONCEPTS.
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BROADEN ONE’S LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE • Different venues • Different meet formats • Meet administration may differ • The competition has “kicked it up a notch” • Opportunity to share “experiences” with others
EXPOSE ONE TO NEW IDEAS AND CONCEPTS • Meet entry rules may be different • “Scratch rules” may be different • Deck protocol may be different • Deck jurisdiction may be different
SHARPEN ONE’S SKILLS • Swimmers may be faster • Execution of strokes and turns may be more proficient, and much faster • Reactions to starting commands may be different • Pace of the meet will be different • Adjudication of situations may be challenging
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT • Opportunities to work a different position • Work under different conditions • Work along with leaders in our sport • Opportunities to pick up “Pearls”
PROMOTE AN INCREASED AWARENESS OF PROFESSIONALISM • Opportunity to become part of a smooth running team • Feeling of accomplishment • “Pride in ownership”