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Irene la Sirene
01-17-2018, 11:04 AM
Good morning!

Just thought I'd introduce myself as requested in my welcome email ;)
My name is Irene and I am a complete mernewbie from Montreal, Canada.
But I am not new to aquatics, I am an active scuba instructor, certified freediver, lifeguard and first aid instructor, ex synchronized swimmer & coach, and taught gazillion swimming & lifesaving courses.
I am not looking to model, going pro, or to start a business, just to have fun (I already have a full time job and teach scuba as a second job) . I'd love to try and incorporate synchro & mermaiding, try tricks and maybe come up with new ones if it even is possible?!
I saw a local school advertise that their mermaid classes include synchro moves and from what I can tell its complete BS (she took an intro to synchro with a coach friend of mine and quit after 2 classes).

I started synchronized swimming as a kid because I was playing pretend mermaid in the local pool and the synchro coach spotted me and encouraged me to join, as I had never heard of synchro before. So I wanted to be a mermaid in the early eighties and still are, and very excited to learn that mermaids do exist!

Anyhoo, like I said, I'm a newbie who is looking forward to learn from you all to become a mermaid, and have fun (even if I feel old, fat, and out of shape :$ ).

Thanks for reading!

Ransom
01-17-2018, 12:11 PM
Newbie? Pardon me, but reading that I feel very underqualified :s

That said, welcome to Mernetwork! Hope you have lots of fun learning and sharing your experience :)

Mermaid Kane
01-17-2018, 12:12 PM
Welcome to MerNetwork! Enjoy your stay! :D

Slim
01-17-2018, 12:13 PM
Welcome to the MerNetwork

Irene la Sirene
01-17-2018, 12:38 PM
Newbie? Pardon me, but reading that I feel very underqualified :s



Oh dear my apologies, didn't mean to sound like I was bragging!!! Just wanted to say I might be a complete newbie but I won't be drowning either lol
I am quite humble in the mermaid department, let me reassure you!

Ransom
01-17-2018, 12:55 PM
Oh dear my apologies, didn't mean to sound like I was bragging!!! Just wanted to say I might be a complete newbie but I won't be drowning either lol
I am quite humble in the mermaid department, let me reassure you!Haha that was a little joke on my end, not to worry ;) I'm sure you'll have a great time here, see you on the threads!

MermaidAuquita
01-17-2018, 01:54 PM
Welcome my middle name is Irene


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Khaleesi Daenerys
01-17-2018, 02:03 PM
Welcome to mernetwork :)

AniaR
01-17-2018, 02:21 PM
I saw a local school advertise that their mermaid classes include synchro moves and from what I can tell its complete BS (she took an intro to synchro with a coach friend of mine and quit after 2 classes).

Yep. The aqua mermaid schools in Canada are mostly BS. they were started by a model with no experience in any of it who stole a bunch from the community and made a fool of herself on dragon's den :/ It's super frustrating for those of us who work in the field because we have high standards of professionalism

Ocoree
01-17-2018, 08:27 PM
Hiya neighbor! Welcome to the network!

Seaspray Mermaid
01-17-2018, 10:59 PM
I LOVE the idea of combining mermaiding with synchro swimming!!! *gull scream*

Starfrit
01-18-2018, 12:35 AM
Another Canadian mermaid! Welcome to MerNetwork, Irene! ❤