Can anyone give me advice on how to form a team. I am an American living in Tokyo. I am competing in Japan Masters competitions currently via my local gym, but I want to quit my gym and train somewhere else. I have a long term Masters membership...but how can I get the competition applications without a team registration?
Can I form my own team just by registering a new team name for myself. I want to compete in the World Masters next year in San Fran, but am worried about not having an affiliation.
I wonder if I could start a Tokyo branch of a U.S. Masters team?
Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
Where/how are you registered now?
USMS renewal for 2006 starts Nov 1. A copy of your registration card is submitted with your entry for all USMS meets and for Worlds. Your card must indicate the team you have registered with.
Teams are registered through the Local Masters Swim Committee. If you do not have a mailing address within the LMSC's area, I am not sure you can register a team. Your best bet is to register with an existing USMS team. You do not have to live in that area.
Your problem is what team...Do you know anyone currently swimming? Did you swim with USMS before going to Japan?
Betsy Durrant
Where/how are you registered now?
USMS renewal for 2006 starts Nov 1. A copy of your registration card is submitted with your entry for all USMS meets and for Worlds. Your card must indicate the team you have registered with.
Teams are registered through the Local Masters Swim Committee. If you do not have a mailing address within the LMSC's area, I am not sure you can register a team. Your best bet is to register with an existing USMS team. You do not have to live in that area.
Your problem is what team...Do you know anyone currently swimming? Did you swim with USMS before going to Japan?
Betsy Durrant
