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
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Former Member
Why wouldn't people want to more actively "market" USMS and have it grow? Is tight lane space the only real reason for this?
I too am not happy being shoved in this "elite" camp especially after years of helping begginers, fitness oriented and triathlete based non swimmers with thier stroke technique and workouts.
On the other hand, USMS Nationals is a huge event. It's too big in my opinion. I'm certainly in favor of cut off times to limit size and scope of this meet.
John Smith
Why wouldn't people want to more actively "market" USMS and have it grow? Is tight lane space the only real reason for this?
I too am not happy being shoved in this "elite" camp especially after years of helping begginers, fitness oriented and triathlete based non swimmers with thier stroke technique and workouts.
On the other hand, USMS Nationals is a huge event. It's too big in my opinion. I'm certainly in favor of cut off times to limit size and scope of this meet.
John Smith
