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
It strikes me you are venting against the wrong group. The individuals competing in the meet are doing so because they are allowed. They are following the rules as they are outlined. I don't see how you fault them. If you want to go after someone, go after the organization that allows it to happen and that is the YMCA.
It strikes me you are venting against the wrong group. The individuals competing in the meet are doing so because they are allowed. They are following the rules as they are outlined. I don't see how you fault them. If you want to go after someone, go after the organization that allows it to happen and that is the YMCA.
