Back a few months, there were energetic discussions about doing away with the use of breastroke kick during butterfly swimming. At that time, I recall that FINA postponed the decision for Masters until after the Worlds. Has anyone heard anything?
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Steve,
Even in USA Swimming we make allowances for those with physical disabilities, and the rules do say that they can start a race other than from the block.
What I am talking about is the one instance where there is an essential change in the form of a stroke that has outlived it's need.
Masters Swimming has grown considerably since it began and the abilities of the competitors is reflected by that growth. It's time to change this one rule, maybe as Bert says, by grandfathering it over time to allow for everyone to become accustomed to the idea.
There is a difference between using common sense in a situation where you allow relay swimmers to "loiter" in the water when safety must be a concern and what I am talking about which is the accepted form of a distinct stroke as viewed by the rest of the swimming world.
Steve,
Even in USA Swimming we make allowances for those with physical disabilities, and the rules do say that they can start a race other than from the block.
What I am talking about is the one instance where there is an essential change in the form of a stroke that has outlived it's need.
Masters Swimming has grown considerably since it began and the abilities of the competitors is reflected by that growth. It's time to change this one rule, maybe as Bert says, by grandfathering it over time to allow for everyone to become accustomed to the idea.
There is a difference between using common sense in a situation where you allow relay swimmers to "loiter" in the water when safety must be a concern and what I am talking about which is the accepted form of a distinct stroke as viewed by the rest of the swimming world.
