2008 Santa Clara International Invitational May 15 - 18

I think the Masters Swimming tent is big enough for 27 year olds pursuing their passion for swimming and for forty-something parents with birthday parties to attend. I think it's probably a net benefit to have an enthusiastic talented swimmer practicing and competing among us, chances are that once trials are over some of that passion will go into enriching the masters scene in one way or another. Never said he wasn't welcome (the tent is not big enough I think was your statement to be exact) nor did JH or Hoch. They just question if that represents the best Masters Swimmer in that age group, and I question if he is a true representation of what Masters Swimming is about. The same issues were brought up about Dara Torres which I think is a legitimate question. (And no, this is not an implication that I think she is doping because I don't) Do you know if he does train with a Masters Team for a fact? I don't know, that is why I ask that question.

I think the Masters Swimming tent is big enough for 27 year olds pursuing their passion for swimming and for forty-something parents with birthday parties to attend. I think it's probably a net benefit to have an enthusiastic talented swimmer practicing and competing among us, chances are that once trials are over some of that passion will go into enriching the masters scene in one way or another. Never said he wasn't welcome (the tent is not big enough I think was your statement to be exact) nor did JH or Hoch. They just question if that represents the best Masters Swimmer in that age group, and I question if he is a true representation of what Masters Swimming is about. The same issues were brought up about Dara Torres which I think is a legitimate question. (And no, this is not an implication that I think she is doping because I don't) Do you know if he does train with a Masters Team for a fact? I don't know, that is why I ask that question.