Simple. You have absolute power to change any technique rules, start/finish rules, age up rules, sky is the limit as long as the rules pertain to swimming. What would you change and why?
Parents
Former Member
I would get rid of those so called “high tech” suits (full body or leg coverage) and mandate going back to the old briefs that have been successfully used over the past 35 years.
These new style suits are extremely uncomfortable and instead of experiencing the wonderful aquatic sensation that you get from swimming in briefs, the new suits give you an icky “taking a bath with your clothes on” feeling. However, because a lot of team coaches think they are faster and more competitive, they make everyone wear them despite the discomfort.
Based on independent research, they are more of an artificial athletic aid and really don’t do much for increasing speed.
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As I heard one swimmer in France say: “Viva a la Speedo!”. :applaud:
Happy Swimming
Dolphin 2
I would get rid of those so called “high tech” suits (full body or leg coverage) and mandate going back to the old briefs that have been successfully used over the past 35 years.
These new style suits are extremely uncomfortable and instead of experiencing the wonderful aquatic sensation that you get from swimming in briefs, the new suits give you an icky “taking a bath with your clothes on” feeling. However, because a lot of team coaches think they are faster and more competitive, they make everyone wear them despite the discomfort.
Based on independent research, they are more of an artificial athletic aid and really don’t do much for increasing speed.
forums.usms.org/showthread.php
As I heard one swimmer in France say: “Viva a la Speedo!”. :applaud:
Happy Swimming
Dolphin 2
