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?
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Former Member
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Keith and Sandy at a few meets here in Texas over the past few years. They are both fine people and dedicated Masters Swimmers who excel in this fine sport. Keith is a promoter and from what I understand he makes his living in swimming related endeavors. That is great, more power to him…..
My reservations lie in the fact that an organization such as this can detract from the mission and goals of United States Masters Swimming. Is USMS perfect? No…. of coarse not…but it is the finest organization in the world that promotes swimming and good health within the adult community. USMS serves the fitness swimmer as well as the adult competitive swimmer…and in my opinion…does this very well. I see no need for a parallel organization.
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Keith and Sandy at a few meets here in Texas over the past few years. They are both fine people and dedicated Masters Swimmers who excel in this fine sport. Keith is a promoter and from what I understand he makes his living in swimming related endeavors. That is great, more power to him…..
My reservations lie in the fact that an organization such as this can detract from the mission and goals of United States Masters Swimming. Is USMS perfect? No…. of coarse not…but it is the finest organization in the world that promotes swimming and good health within the adult community. USMS serves the fitness swimmer as well as the adult competitive swimmer…and in my opinion…does this very well. I see no need for a parallel organization.
