I am interested if anyone could shed some light on citizenship/resident requirements in relation to National/USMS relay records. Is it possible for a record setting relay with one or more members of that relay, not being a US citizen(s) or even a resident(s), to be recognized as such?
I'd hate to see us change the eligibility requirement and I don't think that is what we are saying.......the more the better (just as in USS foreign swimmers are registerd).
What should be changed however is the record keeping system to how USS works; American (USMS) records help by citizens, World records for all and US Open for the fastest times swum in at USMS meet (this would recognize foreign swimmers who have a faster time than a US swimmer without allowing them to hold the US record as well).
Seems like a simple fix? Especially with Worlds bringing about 10,000 people into town!
I'd hate to see us change the eligibility requirement and I don't think that is what we are saying.......the more the better (just as in USS foreign swimmers are registerd).
What should be changed however is the record keeping system to how USS works; American (USMS) records help by citizens, World records for all and US Open for the fastest times swum in at USMS meet (this would recognize foreign swimmers who have a faster time than a US swimmer without allowing them to hold the US record as well).
Seems like a simple fix? Especially with Worlds bringing about 10,000 people into town!
