All amateur swimmers 18 and over should be required to swim at least one masters meet per year. This would help with the transition into adult life, and really show the younger generation the value of masters swimming. Adults who continue to love the sport, that's a great networking tool and a positive way to stay involved with people of similar interests.
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I'm not trying to prove anything either, I'm trying to determine for myself whether I think you have a viable idea I want to support or not.
What has changed and how will you take advantage of that change? Be specific.
The Olympics allow professionals into the competition. Hockey/Basketball/Phelps...
The general public is now aware that in order to compete at an international level amateurism doesn't make the cut.
The rules have changed, CASA is now Swim Canada, that opens the door for investment.
To be completely fair going forward, all sports should be equal under the law. (even more changes would be beneficial)
All I am saying about investment is that if you want people to give you money you had better be able to answer the question of what will they get in return?
Should they expect to get their money back with interest if the swimmer succeeds?
Buying a share means you can sell it whenever you choose. So yes, remuneration is a likely possibility.
Are they making a donation purely in the hope that good things will result and no expectation of monetary return?
Are they paying for an outlet for their enthusiasm?
No, a donation won't motivate the masses the same way as seeing a personal benefit from an investment. That's just basic human nature, and working within those parameters would ensure a larger market potential.
Having a tangible outlet for enthusiasm in terms of dollars and cents is absolutely necessary to maximize consumer involvement. Currently this mechanism doesn't exist in swimming, which makes that an opportunity for future share-holders.
I'm not trying to prove anything either, I'm trying to determine for myself whether I think you have a viable idea I want to support or not.
What has changed and how will you take advantage of that change? Be specific.
The Olympics allow professionals into the competition. Hockey/Basketball/Phelps...
The general public is now aware that in order to compete at an international level amateurism doesn't make the cut.
The rules have changed, CASA is now Swim Canada, that opens the door for investment.
To be completely fair going forward, all sports should be equal under the law. (even more changes would be beneficial)
All I am saying about investment is that if you want people to give you money you had better be able to answer the question of what will they get in return?
Should they expect to get their money back with interest if the swimmer succeeds?
Buying a share means you can sell it whenever you choose. So yes, remuneration is a likely possibility.
Are they making a donation purely in the hope that good things will result and no expectation of monetary return?
Are they paying for an outlet for their enthusiasm?
No, a donation won't motivate the masses the same way as seeing a personal benefit from an investment. That's just basic human nature, and working within those parameters would ensure a larger market potential.
Having a tangible outlet for enthusiasm in terms of dollars and cents is absolutely necessary to maximize consumer involvement. Currently this mechanism doesn't exist in swimming, which makes that an opportunity for future share-holders.
