Am I the only one with this problem? I'm going to Perth - mostly for the swimming, but also to see a different part of the world. I'm older than a boomer, and capable enough to be of some help on a relay, and maybe even score in a couple of individual events. I am the only one on my team committed go to Worlds, but my team has a large group going to Austin and is counting on me to score. I want to do both!! And I can do both but I can't swim relays at Worlds and Nats. The way I understand it, I can't swim for two "teams" without a 60 day "unattached" period. I experienced a similar problem at Stanford. Trust me, without the relay factor, meets just aren't as much fun.
In a perfect world, I could swim for my LMSC combined team at Worlds and my local team at Nats.
Do I have a correct understanding of the rules?
Do others have the same problem?
Was there any discussion of this problem at the USMS Convention?
I just think it's a shame to fly half way around the world for a half-way experience. I'd appreciate input or suggestions.
Former Member
1) Is your local club a USMS-registered club? If you're not sure, give me the club name and I'll look it up.
2) What are the dates for Perth?
Anna Lea
In that case, you have correctly interpreted the rules. You can't transfer from one club to another, in the middle of a registration year, without "sitting out" (competing as Unattached) for 60 days.
Anna Lea
Swoomer,
I don't have a team right now but would like to put together a relay at Worlds. I am a 52 yr old male breastroker and freestyler in California. If you know others or are interested yourself in particpating in a relay, please let me know. I know you have your eligibility problem. I am also looking for some swimmer traveling companions, for after the meet to see the rest of Australia.
