Great info....and I can also attest that it's the first meet that gets you hooked, rarely have I seen guys do a first meet and never want to do it again. I'll never forget my first meet, a state meet; I was petrified but had a great team to help me. I knew I was hooked when I was entering so many meets that first year lol. And geared or not, it's always good to have someone to help; e.g. with gear someone to help wrap your knees, help with the suits, etc., generally cheer you on and even smack you around a little to get that adrenaline goin; lol.