Masters exhibition at olympic trials

RE: Masters exhibition at olympic trials

michaelmoore — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:41:53 GMT

Ten years ago there was a Masters vs USA Swimmers race in Phoenix. It was written about in Splash and then it was posted on the Pacific Masters web site www.pacificmasters.org/.../glory.html it is a fun read although dated. michael

RE: Masters exhibition at olympic trials

Former Member — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:04:57 GMT

I know this isn't that thread, but that makes me wonder, why don't we have a Masters division at the Olympics?? It's an excellent idea. Sponsorship for adult sports could be huge in terms of all the geriatric products which are marketed these days. Maintaining youthfulness, and healthy living seems to have a very broad appeal. www.masters-athlete.com/

RE: Masters exhibition at olympic trials

rtodd — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:40:40 GMT

That's good stuff. We need to see more of it.

RE: Masters exhibition at olympic trials

Former Member — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:55:33 GMT

Look, that other topic of masters being a "loser's round" has hit a nerve with me, it really is an insult to everything I find joy in. I know this isn't that thread, but that makes me wonder, why don't we have a Masters division at the Olympics?? I think it really comes down to the perception of what it means to be "great". Younger athletes focus on performance as being the ultimate quest, whereas a master sees the process through training to be of higher value. Who is right? A truly exceptional master has both, the capacity to perform, and a deeper understanding of the human condition in which we live. What is the point of sport in the first place? To see if we can extend the "normal" limits of physical possibilities, and that includes age-barriers. An adult with power in the pool, and high standing in life is truly remarkable, and that should be equated with Olympic success. I read something recently with a quote something along the lines of "that would look great on your resume, not so good on mine" in explaining why someone wouldn't engage in debates on some topic. I expect that something similar applies here, what would they stand to gain?

RE: Masters exhibition at olympic trials

Former Member — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:14:02 GMT

Masters swimming as a "brand" could be marketed effectively with the right investment approach. Everyone ages, and no-one wants to. This is a deep-rooted unconscious element to the human experience, and as this demographic continues to age so does the need to be inspired. Older members of society with considerable clout and wealth are more likely to relate to the dreams of a master.

RE: Masters exhibition at olympic trials

Former Member — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:35:49 GMT

Money/Press Perhaps you can elaborate on the money making potential of this event? From the brand point of view I just have trouble seeing it as a win. If your men's team were to post a few tens of thousands of dollars to the women's team that could beat you you might get takers.

RE: Masters exhibition at olympic trials

Paul Smith — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:04:00 GMT

I read something recently with a quote something along the lines of "that would look great on your resume, not so good on mine" in explaining why someone wouldn't engage in debates on some topic. I expect that something similar applies here, what would they stand to gain? Money/Press

RE: Masters exhibition at olympic trials

Paul Smith — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:18:01 GMT

Perhaps you can elaborate on the money making potential of this event? From the brand point of view I just have trouble seeing it as a win. If your men's team were to post a few tens of thousands of dollars to the women's team that could beat you you might get takers. No idea...but I can tell you the Golden Goggles event has some pretty substantial donors...I might be wrong but something unique like this that raises money for USS may be of interest to some of the same donors...and the humor value alone of something like this may interest people in watching.

RE: Masters exhibition at olympic trials

Former Member — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:31:08 GMT

Two years ago a group of us approached USS to "challenge" a group of USS women's swimmers to go head to head in a dual meet against a group of 40+ male masters swimmers as a fund raiser for USS, possibly coinciding with the Golden Goggles event...several further attempts have been made and still never responded two...guessing they ended up on Shuberts desk. I read something recently with a quote something along the lines of "that would look great on your resume, not so good on mine" in explaining why someone wouldn't engage in debates on some topic. I expect that something similar applies here, what would they stand to gain?

RE: Masters exhibition at olympic trials

rtodd — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:51:38 GMT

Man, that would have been awesome.

RE: Masters exhibition at olympic trials

Paul Smith — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:47:34 GMT