LMSC vs. State Records

Looking for opinions here. As you know, the USMS community is divided in to LMSCs, not states. It is my impression that not all LMSCs maintain swimming records, but when they do, it is done for the LMSC, not by state. Does anyone maintain masters swimming records at the state level (when the state does not correspond to an LMSC? For example, Georgia is not only a state, but an LMSC.) I have been maintaining "New Jersey" state records, but I have learned that the "New Jersey" LMSC only covers North Jersey, and that South Jersey is part of the "Delaware Valley" LMSC, which includes eastern PA, and DE. If a swimmer from the Delaware Valley LMSC lives in NJ, should that be included in the "New Jersey" records? (particularly if the Delaware Valley LMSC does not maintain records). Should eligibility be based on residence, regardless of LMSC affiliation? And does anyone count YMCA Masters times, if the person is not registered as a USMS swimmer, but lives in the state?
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    I can't answer the question related to "State" versus "LMSC" records but can address the Y Masters swims. Here in New England, an LMSC composed of several states, we do include performances at meets outside the LMSC as long as they are USMS sanctioned and/or recognized. Examples of such "foreign" meets include Zones, Y Nationals, certain USS Meets, World Master Championships. However, we do require that swimmers follow a notification process and provide our Top Ten recorder with the appropriate information.
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  • Former Member
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    I can't answer the question related to "State" versus "LMSC" records but can address the Y Masters swims. Here in New England, an LMSC composed of several states, we do include performances at meets outside the LMSC as long as they are USMS sanctioned and/or recognized. Examples of such "foreign" meets include Zones, Y Nationals, certain USS Meets, World Master Championships. However, we do require that swimmers follow a notification process and provide our Top Ten recorder with the appropriate information.
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