What Gail is referring to is the Pacific Masters' 1500 SCM Championships.
I am sure that there are some swimmers who will think that it is excessive, however, I dont.
Look at the fees for a one mile open water event. Most are $25-30.
The money to pay for the rental of the pool has to be covered as well as the rental of any timing equipment and most meet hosts like to make a few dollars for their effort. The bad thing about distance swimming is that there are fewer swimmers to cover the costs. Therefore the only way to make the money is to raise the fees.
michael
What Gail is referring to is the Pacific Masters' 1500 SCM Championships.
I am sure that there are some swimmers who will think that it is excessive, however, I dont.
Look at the fees for a one mile open water event. Most are $25-30.
The money to pay for the rental of the pool has to be covered as well as the rental of any timing equipment and most meet hosts like to make a few dollars for their effort. The bad thing about distance swimming is that there are fewer swimmers to cover the costs. Therefore the only way to make the money is to raise the fees.
michael
