Lately there have been some threads that touch on macroeconomic issues affecting the US and the rest of the world. I am (morbidly?) curious about how this affects masters swimming.
My concern is primarily related to registration and participation. Right now we are in the 2009 registration period, meaning swimmers are either registering or renewing. But are we loosing people because of the economy?
Separate issue is participation. Let's say signing up for USMS is not a problem, but the cost of swimming (dues, gear, commute to pool, etc.) is an issue. I am thinking particularly about people who have either lost their jobs, had to change careers, closed/reduced their business, or lost a lot of money recently. How is this affecting membership?
What do you all have to say about this?
I've had the same thoughts. Attendance at Long Beach SCM was very good. I don't think it was effected at all. However, there may be an effect at nats. I still plan to attend Canadaian nats in May and LCM in Indianapolis. I have been planning to go to Sweden in 2010 for Worlds, but we will see on that one as the cost will be far greater than Toronto or Indianapolis!
I've had the same thoughts. Attendance at Long Beach SCM was very good. I don't think it was effected at all. However, there may be an effect at nats. I still plan to attend Canadaian nats in May and LCM in Indianapolis. I have been planning to go to Sweden in 2010 for Worlds, but we will see on that one as the cost will be far greater than Toronto or Indianapolis!
