Is there really a division between masters swimmers? i.e. one camp allied to a more low key fitness oriented approach with low membership growth vs. a meet oriented competitive (elite) camp?
This sounds ridiculous to me. I don't think I've ever run into anyone that acknowledged this debate on a pool deck.
What spawns this rift in Masters swimming? Is this an old guard vs. younger member phenonmenon?
Are there different motivations that exist that create this conflict in terms of the future of USMS? Why can't both coexist?
I say we poll some people out there and find out what they support.
John Smith
That could probably be worded a bit more evenly.
Both Competitive and Low Key swimmers could either want higher or lower membership.
How About more of a breakdown like the 2 polls below?
Poll 1
What kind of swimmer are you?
1)Low key fitness oriented swimmer.
or
2)Competitive meet oriented swimmer
Poll 2
What is your preferred USMS membership growth rate?
1) Supports low membership growth for USMS. I like my lane space and the status quo.
2) Supports more rapid USMS membership growth.
Originally posted by TheGoodSmith
1)
Low key fitness oriented swimmer that supports low membership growth for USMS. I like my lane space and the status quo.
or
2)
Competitive meet oriented swimmer that supports more rapid USMS membership growth.
I say we poll some people out there and find out what they support.
John Smith
That could probably be worded a bit more evenly.
Both Competitive and Low Key swimmers could either want higher or lower membership.
How About more of a breakdown like the 2 polls below?
Poll 1
What kind of swimmer are you?
1)Low key fitness oriented swimmer.
or
2)Competitive meet oriented swimmer
Poll 2
What is your preferred USMS membership growth rate?
1) Supports low membership growth for USMS. I like my lane space and the status quo.
2) Supports more rapid USMS membership growth.
Originally posted by TheGoodSmith
1)
Low key fitness oriented swimmer that supports low membership growth for USMS. I like my lane space and the status quo.
or
2)
Competitive meet oriented swimmer that supports more rapid USMS membership growth.
I say we poll some people out there and find out what they support.
John Smith
