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
Parents
Former Member
I agree... I think there should be two general discussion boards: Competitive Swimming-General Discussions and Fitness Swimming-General Discussions. It would make the fitness swimmer feel more welcome. And, if as USMS claims that the majority of their members never compete, the Fitness Swimming board should be more popular than the Competitive Swimming board.
Now, if you all will excuse me. I am going to spend the rest of this glorious four day weekend on my favorite beach.
I agree... I think there should be two general discussion boards: Competitive Swimming-General Discussions and Fitness Swimming-General Discussions. It would make the fitness swimmer feel more welcome. And, if as USMS claims that the majority of their members never compete, the Fitness Swimming board should be more popular than the Competitive Swimming board.
Now, if you all will excuse me. I am going to spend the rest of this glorious four day weekend on my favorite beach.
