This year's USMS Sprint- and Long-Distance Open Water National Championships being held over the same dates as Rosh Hashanah is an unfortunate convergence of dates that USMS does not take lightly.
Planning swimming events, in conjunction with local hosts, venues, and communities, and USMS’s robust calendar is challenging. In fact, our annual meeting was scheduled on Sept. 8-10 (earlier than is typical), specifically to avoid the Jewish holidays in September this year. Ironically, this schedule had an impact on when these championships could be scheduled.
USMS will continue to focus on our members’ common passion for swimming and champion an inclusive and welcoming environment as we bring together adults of diverse backgrounds to enjoy the sport we love. And we’ll continue to do our best to not schedule events on important holidays whenever possible, particularly our national championship events.
This year's USMS Sprint- and Long-Distance Open Water National Championships being held over the same dates as Rosh Hashanah is an unfortunate convergence of dates that USMS does not take lightly.
Planning swimming events, in conjunction with local hosts, venues, and communities, and USMS’s robust calendar is challenging. In fact, our annual meeting was scheduled on Sept. 8-10 (earlier than is typical), specifically to avoid the Jewish holidays in September this year. Ironically, this schedule had an impact on when these championships could be scheduled.
USMS will continue to focus on our members’ common passion for swimming and champion an inclusive and welcoming environment as we bring together adults of diverse backgrounds to enjoy the sport we love. And we’ll continue to do our best to not schedule events on important holidays whenever possible, particularly our national championship events.
You knew it was Rosh Hashanah but you went ahead with the dates anyway. Then when you had the chance to work out a compromise you doubled down and tried to ignore it. Just be honest about it.
Please don't tell us you "spoke to a Jewish friend of yours" and they didn't think it was a big deal. Not trying to shove my way of life on anyone here. I am however a member of this organization and I want to be able to participate.
