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?
But, Michael, does the "old days" apply now? Aren't there more women USMS swimmers "nowadays?" (Just like there are more women going to college.) I don't remember there being a two hour time differential between the mens' and womens' pool at Worlds, although I wasn't paying particularly close attention. I thought it was more like a half an hour. Anyway, every other meet I've been in has either been mixed men and women in the same pool or separated them into two pools or just plain separated men and women in one pool. So, I don't think I'll be "getting used to it." It will just sporadically annoy me if I continue to go to Nationals. I just don't know if I feel like going all the way to Seattle just to be confused and befuddled .... although I'm liking being 45. Last year, I was the very oldest 44 year old there, I think.
Also, I'm not sure about the rationale of friend watching. I have teammates and people I'd like to watch in all age groups, not just my own.
P.S. To Allen Stark, if you're reading: I read an old thread where you commented on Nationals. I completely agree that, when I go to Nationals, I want to swim against the very best in my age -- who are pretty darn good. I do not want to be seeded by time. That's what I do at all the local meets.
But, Michael, does the "old days" apply now? Aren't there more women USMS swimmers "nowadays?" (Just like there are more women going to college.) I don't remember there being a two hour time differential between the mens' and womens' pool at Worlds, although I wasn't paying particularly close attention. I thought it was more like a half an hour. Anyway, every other meet I've been in has either been mixed men and women in the same pool or separated them into two pools or just plain separated men and women in one pool. So, I don't think I'll be "getting used to it." It will just sporadically annoy me if I continue to go to Nationals. I just don't know if I feel like going all the way to Seattle just to be confused and befuddled .... although I'm liking being 45. Last year, I was the very oldest 44 year old there, I think.
Also, I'm not sure about the rationale of friend watching. I have teammates and people I'd like to watch in all age groups, not just my own.
P.S. To Allen Stark, if you're reading: I read an old thread where you commented on Nationals. I completely agree that, when I go to Nationals, I want to swim against the very best in my age -- who are pretty darn good. I do not want to be seeded by time. That's what I do at all the local meets.
