Gear

[stir22]

Don't spend a huge amount of money until you're sure you're going to like it. Three years ago our pool had 15 rookies at the start of the year- by years end one was left. "Last damn time we're buying whistles for the first years", was what one board member said.

Check with your pool- what ours does is, if someone is quitting, retiring or has something extra, we bring it in the night of first study club- and the first years get first crack at the stuff.

Welcome and good luck!!! Remember, there are no stupid questions. None.