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
Now there's a good idea, one of the best yet - condition of USMS membership is that you agree to have your personal data sold to a company for marketing purposes. You do realize that a list of 50K names wouldn't cost any company more than a few dollars, right? Lists of names are one of the cheapest commodities out there. Most reputable organizations tend not to sell their members' names and personal data. Heck, most disreputable organizations don't do that anymore either.
I'll happily pay my $30/year USMS dues and pay full price for a few swimsuits a year over the alternative you are proposing. Saving $5-$10 on a suit or goggles isn't worth that stooping.
Now there's a good idea, one of the best yet - condition of USMS membership is that you agree to have your personal data sold to a company for marketing purposes. You do realize that a list of 50K names wouldn't cost any company more than a few dollars, right? Lists of names are one of the cheapest commodities out there. Most reputable organizations tend not to sell their members' names and personal data. Heck, most disreputable organizations don't do that anymore either.
I'll happily pay my $30/year USMS dues and pay full price for a few swimsuits a year over the alternative you are proposing. Saving $5-$10 on a suit or goggles isn't worth that stooping.
