More and More Guys in Synchro - Not the easiest sport to master

[Chris997]

Originally Posted by SwimForHealth

Should synchro be part of swimming programs for boys and men?

No, as much as slavery is banned
Would I do it ?...not a chance...

Am I interested, I find watching rusty old busses going by more interesting

[Torchwatch]

Might I recommend this event for you Chris:
http://www.faversham.org/visit_faver...t-weekend.aspx

The small town not far from here has England's oldest brewery and a fairly good indoor swimming pool.

[Mollyk]

Originally Posted by SwimForHealth

They should include synchro in swimming programs for boys and men in schools.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tY7F44YMmw

Maybe but boys would find synchro very hard to do. I don't know if boys and men have the core strength, flexibility to do it well enough.

in the first video, the male swimmer is very tired after 2 mins and 40 sec

[Mollyk]

Originally Posted by SwimForHealth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq8B-gs1s6o

Forget the sparkly bathing suits and smiles, this is an incredibly difficult sport for guys.

You are so right!

[Mollyk]

Originally Posted by NE_OH_thonger

The primary thing holding men back from getting into synchronized swimming is that they remain prohibited from competing at the Olympic level, though most other competitions now allow them to be part of a synchro team (though all male teams are still forbidden in most competitions)

Agree with you. The university I work at has a synchro team and several men work out with the team.

[Mollyk]

[quote=NE_OH_thonger]The primary thing holding men back from getting into synchronized swimming is that they remain prohibited from competing at the Olympic level, though most other competitions now allow them to be part of a synchro team (though all male teams are still forbidden in most competitions)[/QUOTE
In our synchro club we have more adults both men and women wanting to learn synchro and each year we now receive three or four boys in instructional level. They compete against novice girls in solos and figures and more an more events have a mixed gender duet. Males bring a new dimension to the sport.

[50 Free]

No freaking way. I hold my man card close to my heart. This is a girlie sport, big time. Good gawd.

[Torchwatch]

Do you object to the waterproof make up, hairdo's and fixed smiles in Synchronised Swimming or the concept of a synchronised gymnastics display in water?


In England, Morris Dancing is traditionally carried out by men, should women be excluded from Morris Dancing ?

[Mollyk]

Originally Posted by 50 Free

No freaking way. I hold my man card close to my heart. This is a girlie sport, big time. Good gawd.

Huh?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLiwHv3p8ek

[tightjeans]

Did I spot halters on the males??????? If so why.