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?
Jason will be fine, he is actually highly sought-after (#3 after Phelps and Dara) for clinics and public appearances. It may get lean for a bit but he will do OK. Plus, his wife has a steady job as a nurse so they have that going for them. He is a great guy too who knows a lot about swimming and is a natural with people. Maybe he will join Rowdy in the booth one of these days...
Things are still rockin' with membership here in AZ. We are at 750 now and will get more due to the open water series that will start later this spring. I am projecting 1000-1100 members for 2009, which will be a record. From what I can tell, people are still in the water.
Jason will be fine, he is actually highly sought-after (#3 after Phelps and Dara) for clinics and public appearances. It may get lean for a bit but he will do OK. Plus, his wife has a steady job as a nurse so they have that going for them. He is a great guy too who knows a lot about swimming and is a natural with people. Maybe he will join Rowdy in the booth one of these days...
Things are still rockin' with membership here in AZ. We are at 750 now and will get more due to the open water series that will start later this spring. I am projecting 1000-1100 members for 2009, which will be a record. From what I can tell, people are still in the water.
