Is the economic downturn affecting your club in any way, such as a decrease in participation, (or even increase if swimming is seen as a cheap pastime, like movie-going and rentals?) Is your club doing anything as a result, or is it preparing for a bad economy in any way? Any drop or increase in meet participation attributed to it?
Parents
Former Member
Speaking just for me, being recently unemployed has had a positive effect on my swimming since I now have more time to swim. Going to open water races later this year could be a problem if I am still unemployed, however.
True story: When I was in the meeting where I was being told that I was getting axed, my first three thoughts were, in order:
1) How can a break this to my wife?
2) How will this affect our ability to deal with bills?
3) Will I be able to afford going to open water races this year?
-LBJ
Speaking just for me, being recently unemployed has had a positive effect on my swimming since I now have more time to swim. Going to open water races later this year could be a problem if I am still unemployed, however.
True story: When I was in the meeting where I was being told that I was getting axed, my first three thoughts were, in order:
1) How can a break this to my wife?
2) How will this affect our ability to deal with bills?
3) Will I be able to afford going to open water races this year?
-LBJ
