I've been following the postings here for a while and I'd like to find out how people feel about the YMCA Nationals. I've participated in the Y-Nationals for years and one thing really bugs me. Every year there are "Ringers" - swimmers who don't actually belong to or swim with a YMCA. They shop around for a Y willing to give them a cheap deal, all so they can swim at the meet. Y-Nationals is supposed to be an event for YMCA members and YMCA's who sponser a team.
I don't undersatnd why a YMCA would sign all the forms for these swimmers and I don't understand why these swimmers feel the need to pretend they are YMCA members.
Does anybody else think this is cheating?
Thanks,
a real YMCA swimmer.
Parents
Former Member
No such thing as a "Real Y-Swimmer?"
I volunteer at my Y raising money to support those who do not have the ability to pay. I lobbied for a coach to build our master's program. I volunteer at the rec league meets to keep the costs low. I am a dedicated active member of my YMCA.
Yes - there is such a thing as a "Real Y-Swimmer"
It's not about trinkets. It's about setting goals as a team. It's about competing as a team. Its about ralliing around a cause for the betterment and benefit of a group.
The "Ringers" are the ones concerned about trinkets. They are simply shopping for a venue where they can set a record or grab a prize and that's not what YMCA's are all about.
The YMCA is an organization dedicated to specific principles and character values - Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibilty.
How is Honesty and Respect demonstrated with sham memberships and ringers?
RYS
No such thing as a "Real Y-Swimmer?"
I volunteer at my Y raising money to support those who do not have the ability to pay. I lobbied for a coach to build our master's program. I volunteer at the rec league meets to keep the costs low. I am a dedicated active member of my YMCA.
Yes - there is such a thing as a "Real Y-Swimmer"
It's not about trinkets. It's about setting goals as a team. It's about competing as a team. Its about ralliing around a cause for the betterment and benefit of a group.
The "Ringers" are the ones concerned about trinkets. They are simply shopping for a venue where they can set a record or grab a prize and that's not what YMCA's are all about.
The YMCA is an organization dedicated to specific principles and character values - Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibilty.
How is Honesty and Respect demonstrated with sham memberships and ringers?
RYS
