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
Looking at the results from last year's one hour postal championships, I would say that anyone completing 5000 yards is elite. Our coach informed us that we will be swimming this on Saturday.
So you are saying that you are elite, huh? :laugh2:
Good luck. I'd actually like to try that ... there's a big ole distance challenge coming up in March here (or Feb) I might try ... last year I was still recovering from the shoulder so ... We'll see, I'm thinking about it ....
Looking at the results from last year's one hour postal championships, I would say that anyone completing 5000 yards is elite. Our coach informed us that we will be swimming this on Saturday.
So you are saying that you are elite, huh? :laugh2:
Good luck. I'd actually like to try that ... there's a big ole distance challenge coming up in March here (or Feb) I might try ... last year I was still recovering from the shoulder so ... We'll see, I'm thinking about it ....
