I propose USMS adopt handicap measurements to more equitably compare performances in Masters Swimming.
1. Married ...... deduct one tenth per 50
2. Nagging spouse.... deduct two tenths per 50
3. Each child under the age of 10..... deduct one tenth per 50
4. Work more than 40 hours a week..... deduct one tenth per 50
5. House and car payment stress.... deduct on tenth per vehicle two tenths per house.
6. Travel more than 1 day a week.... one tenth per 50
Note: item 6 can help negate item 2.
In addition.... those of us with more manageable lifestyles need to adjust their times as well.
7. Training more than 4,000 a workout ...... add one tenth per 50
8. Training more than 4 days a week....... add one tenth per 50
9. Born independently wealthy..... add 3 tenths per 50
John Smith
Parents
Former Member
John,
While this is an interesting idea, I see some serious implementation problems.
1) We can't take the swimmers word for it that he has a nagging wife. They will have to bring them to the meet to be verified. Now we will have a meet full of people being nagged and that will take much of the fun out of things.
2) Children under the age of 10. How will we know they are really the kids of the swimmer. I can see the Evil Smith renting 10 kids to make sure you can't touch him in the 50 free.
However, I like the idea.
Can we get some time deducted for skipping workouts? I do that a lot.
Also, can we get time deducted based on this year's best time versus the previous year's best time?
John,
While this is an interesting idea, I see some serious implementation problems.
1) We can't take the swimmers word for it that he has a nagging wife. They will have to bring them to the meet to be verified. Now we will have a meet full of people being nagged and that will take much of the fun out of things.
2) Children under the age of 10. How will we know they are really the kids of the swimmer. I can see the Evil Smith renting 10 kids to make sure you can't touch him in the 50 free.
However, I like the idea.
Can we get some time deducted for skipping workouts? I do that a lot.
Also, can we get time deducted based on this year's best time versus the previous year's best time?
