In keeping of the spirit of abrupt left turns via humor and ad hominem attacks . . . Offer 2 free noodles with any new membership?
Seriously, the fitness challenge style checkoff skills test is a very good idea. I don't think it has to include a requirement to swim anything in an actual competition, as that might put some people off, but an objective skill standard is an excellent goal. When a self-described fitness swimmer achieves that goal, and thereby gains confidence in his or her ability to swim each of the requirements, that may spark an interest in competing. Or it may not, but either way, we all benefit.
In keeping of the spirit of abrupt left turns via humor and ad hominem attacks . . . Offer 2 free noodles with any new membership?
Seriously, the fitness challenge style checkoff skills test is a very good idea. I don't think it has to include a requirement to swim anything in an actual competition, as that might put some people off, but an objective skill standard is an excellent goal. When a self-described fitness swimmer achieves that goal, and thereby gains confidence in his or her ability to swim each of the requirements, that may spark an interest in competing. Or it may not, but either way, we all benefit.
