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The most substantial change, of course, is that suits would no longer be allowed to extend past the knee.
My personal opinion is this is sort of an arbitrary change. What really should be changed--if anything--is what types of materials are allowed and maybe testing protocol to approve a suit. I don't really think requiring suits to end at the knees would affect much.
Of course these parents will claim that their children are participating in athletics and they are still making stellar grades -but it’s “someone else’s” kids who are flunking in school.
I wouldn't expect an informed statement about swimmers from a non-swimmer. You probably aren't aware of the higher academic achievement and graduation rates of year-round swimmers. If you actually swam on a team (as opposed to your story about a high school coach in the 1960s stating you had potential) you would see in person this achievement. But, as swimmers and swimming parents, thanks for the belittling of our children.
If that isn't proof enough, you should consider the careers and accomplishments of the swimmers on this forum.
Alternatively, you can continue to ignorantly rant and rave about tech suits that have been around since the late 80s. This, despite the fact that numerous national level top 10 record holders on this forum have told you they make a substantial difference. Wookie and I heard one of the top 2 or 3 coaches in the nation speak to their abilities. I will take that over the rantings of a noodler.
Of course these parents will claim that their children are participating in athletics and they are still making stellar grades -but it’s “someone else’s” kids who are flunking in school.
I wouldn't expect an informed statement about swimmers from a non-swimmer. You probably aren't aware of the higher academic achievement and graduation rates of year-round swimmers. If you actually swam on a team (as opposed to your story about a high school coach in the 1960s stating you had potential) you would see in person this achievement. But, as swimmers and swimming parents, thanks for the belittling of our children.
If that isn't proof enough, you should consider the careers and accomplishments of the swimmers on this forum.
Alternatively, you can continue to ignorantly rant and rave about tech suits that have been around since the late 80s. This, despite the fact that numerous national level top 10 record holders on this forum have told you they make a substantial difference. Wookie and I heard one of the top 2 or 3 coaches in the nation speak to their abilities. I will take that over the rantings of a noodler.
