I'm with Ande and others: random testing of top finishers at Nationals. Yes there would be logistical issues, and yes some would evade getting caught, but at least there would be a deterrent. I know a lot of our members couldn't care less, but a good number of us do, and it's important for the integrity of our sport.
So long as this is paid for out of the fees for nationals, this sounds fine to me.
I would not be in favor of this coming out of USMS fees that are imposed on all members.
I think there's only 25-30% of USMS members who even compete (in at least 1 meet per year), and this would impact just a fraction of those, so yes you can count me in the category who doesn't care. Why take up time and USMS resources for something which benefits so few.
I'm with Ande and others: random testing of top finishers at Nationals. Yes there would be logistical issues, and yes some would evade getting caught, but at least there would be a deterrent. I know a lot of our members couldn't care less, but a good number of us do, and it's important for the integrity of our sport.
So long as this is paid for out of the fees for nationals, this sounds fine to me.
I would not be in favor of this coming out of USMS fees that are imposed on all members.
I think there's only 25-30% of USMS members who even compete (in at least 1 meet per year), and this would impact just a fraction of those, so yes you can count me in the category who doesn't care. Why take up time and USMS resources for something which benefits so few.
