Old national caliber swimmers that never come back
Former Member
Interesting and unfortunate that the vast majority of ex swimmers that made finals at NCAAs or Nationals when they were younger (or even just cuts) do not now participate in Masters Swimming. Only a small handful of these people come to Masters Nationals each year within each age group.
What a good opportunity USMS presents to see old faces and have a good time. I think USMS would benefit tremendously from their knowledge of the sport.
John Smith
Ande's theory of...
"peer pressure sometimes works"
"stupid bets with alcohol prizes are extremely effective"
I think this is what has the best chance to bring people back... atleast that's what we are doing.
I mentioned to my old swim mates that I started swimming again and they asked how far I was swimming- I mentioned 1000 yards to start out and they ridiculed me... well I had to double that and started doing 2100 yards the next day... it's good to be back.
Ande's theory of...
"peer pressure sometimes works"
"stupid bets with alcohol prizes are extremely effective"
I think this is what has the best chance to bring people back... atleast that's what we are doing.
I mentioned to my old swim mates that I started swimming again and they asked how far I was swimming- I mentioned 1000 yards to start out and they ridiculed me... well I had to double that and started doing 2100 yards the next day... it's good to be back.
