Swim info has this article:
swiminfo.com/.../3387.asp
Which discusses a new organization for competitive swimming called Adult Swimming Association. Apparantly the initiator is unhappy with the various things that USMS does that are not directly related to competitive swimming, such as the promotion of fitness. Also, he is unhappy with the structure of the national meets. He proposes several variations of the age group structure.
Any thoughts or insights?
Parents
Former Member
As I read through ASA site info, it occurred to me that there's quite a bit about records and not much else.
"We provide programs and services to the adult swimming community, certify adult swimming records..."
- The only service they (so far) provide would be taking in reports of records.
If I read it right, the FAQ lists no date requirements for records, so apart from the 25 yard stuff, there's nothing preventing you from submitting all your record swims from the beginning of time.
In fact, having read through it, this ASA would appear to be a nice little set up where you pay them to post your times and they do nothing else.
Shell out the $48+ to join (+$75 to establish a team), let everyone else do the work and send your results to ASA.
"...sanction swimming competitions for adults..."
HOW?
and, from their Mission statement:
"To make swimming meets easy to host and enjoyable for everyone involved"
This isn't really addressed (yet?) on their site, regarding how to host meets or even what rules to follow, if any. If they are accepting bids ($$) for hosting state, national and world championships, I'd expect there to be some info on the requirements.
One thing occurs to me right away - pool length!
There's nothing in the FAQ that even says, 'hey, we're working on this stuff, check back soon"
Perhaps the tag lines in the site should be changed to read:
"The leader in adult competitive swimming record-keeping "
"WE'RE PUTTING WORLD RECORDS UP FOR SALE "
What the heck is the ASA logo supposed to be? A Rorshach test?
:o
Rich Barkan
As I read through ASA site info, it occurred to me that there's quite a bit about records and not much else.
"We provide programs and services to the adult swimming community, certify adult swimming records..."
- The only service they (so far) provide would be taking in reports of records.
If I read it right, the FAQ lists no date requirements for records, so apart from the 25 yard stuff, there's nothing preventing you from submitting all your record swims from the beginning of time.
In fact, having read through it, this ASA would appear to be a nice little set up where you pay them to post your times and they do nothing else.
Shell out the $48+ to join (+$75 to establish a team), let everyone else do the work and send your results to ASA.
"...sanction swimming competitions for adults..."
HOW?
and, from their Mission statement:
"To make swimming meets easy to host and enjoyable for everyone involved"
This isn't really addressed (yet?) on their site, regarding how to host meets or even what rules to follow, if any. If they are accepting bids ($$) for hosting state, national and world championships, I'd expect there to be some info on the requirements.
One thing occurs to me right away - pool length!
There's nothing in the FAQ that even says, 'hey, we're working on this stuff, check back soon"
Perhaps the tag lines in the site should be changed to read:
"The leader in adult competitive swimming record-keeping "
"WE'RE PUTTING WORLD RECORDS UP FOR SALE "
What the heck is the ASA logo supposed to be? A Rorshach test?
:o
Rich Barkan
