I'll say one thing for this magazine, interspersed between all of the hero-worship articles are some that cover subjects with real meat. In the last few issues are articles about foreign swimmers with American college scholarships, the conflict between USS and high-school swimming, eating disorders among swimmers, and (the lack of) racial diversity in the sport.
These are real issues to the sport.
Wouldn't it be nice if this group discussed some of these?
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Posting topics like these are of great interest I think to most of us. USMS has a huge interest in helping swimming of all ages, especially since we think of it as such a great sport and know it is in need of support. I was shocked reading these stories about such restrictions. Having to make a choice of competing for one's school or for a club like USA Swimming seems wrong. I think if a kid can handle doing both and keep up good grades, they should be allowed to go for it. To me it makes common sense. Leo - Good luck in your fight!!!
Posting topics like these are of great interest I think to most of us. USMS has a huge interest in helping swimming of all ages, especially since we think of it as such a great sport and know it is in need of support. I was shocked reading these stories about such restrictions. Having to make a choice of competing for one's school or for a club like USA Swimming seems wrong. I think if a kid can handle doing both and keep up good grades, they should be allowed to go for it. To me it makes common sense. Leo - Good luck in your fight!!!
