Interesting to confirm yesterday that USMS will not sanction dual meets between clubs...I had heard rumors but now that we were looking into organizing one I'm told we can't (still haven't found out where it says this in the rule book).
Curious why this would be a problem for anyone? Have attached a poll and would also love to hear your thoughts!
We carry 3rd party insurance (which is NOT cheap)...partly because the City of Mesa requires it and partly because there are huge gaps in both USMS & USA Swimming's insurance policies.
With regard to hosting a dual meet...we want to do so for a variety of reasons (rivalry, friends, something different, shorter session, etc.). I get the whole be "inclusive" deal but this is not an elitist thing simply a dual meet just like high schools, club teams, colleges, etc. all do every weekend!
Anyhow...thanks for the assistance in clarifying this folks, we are moving forward!
We carry 3rd party insurance (which is NOT cheap)...partly because the City of Mesa requires it and partly because there are huge gaps in both USMS & USA Swimming's insurance policies.
With regard to hosting a dual meet...we want to do so for a variety of reasons (rivalry, friends, something different, shorter session, etc.). I get the whole be "inclusive" deal but this is not an elitist thing simply a dual meet just like high schools, club teams, colleges, etc. all do every weekend!
Anyhow...thanks for the assistance in clarifying this folks, we are moving forward!
