Has that been followed at the recent meets ?
Not the 2 Tech suit part - but people wearing a speedo brief underneath the tech suit.
Have there been any "revealing" equipment meltdowns -- I know my Blue 70 ripped last year and I kind of needed the speedo underneath.
I think the
but it is not intended to apply to athletic supporters or modesty type wear (a single pair of “briefs” or “bikini bottoms or top” or a sports bra worn to ensure modesty and privacy).
makes it pretty clear
in usms meets
men can wear a modesty brief &
women can wear a bikini bottom & or sports bra.
The original wording was very confusing so I emailed the rules chair when the update was released (you have to read the whole thing to find where it contradicts itself). She told me that a "modesty suit" beneath a bodysuit is allowed. So a brief beneath a techsuit is ok, stacking techsuits in not ok...
At the SPMA meet, I wore a legs-only tech suit, and under it, I wore a modesty brief, which was made by Speedo and which I also wore during warm-ups without the legs-only tech suit. No one said anything to me: and how could they, in light of the fact that no one can say with clarity what is allowed under the rules and supporting commentary?
You don't have to go to REI for Depends, Paul. I did notice that the grocery store was starting to carry lycra Depends, though. Maybe I should give them a try. I'll get a box and have them to pass out at Clovis. You may also be able to strap them around your mouth/nose and be flu-free for the entire meet while, simultaneously, preserving your modesty.
A quick poll of the timers behind the blocks at the Mt. Hood LCM Nationals -- site of the unfortunate and now infamous suit failure incident -- confirmed unequivocally that Mr. Smith has not an ounce of modesty left to preserve.
Right, here is the quote:
6. Question: Does “one suit for competition” mean I can only wear one suit for the whole
meet?
Answer: No. You can change suits during the meet, but you can only wear one suit at a
time. This restriction applies only to the actual races (competition). You can wear more
than one suit during warm-up and warm-down. This restriction applies to all types,
makes, and models of swim suits, but it is not intended to apply to athletic supporters or
modesty type wear (a single pair of “briefs” or “bikini bottoms or top” or a sports bra
worn to ensure modesty and privacy).
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Kathy Casey, Chair,
U.S. Masters Swimming Rules Committee
rules@usms.org
Where is that bikini of mine....?
Depends?
You don't have to go to REI for Depends, Paul. I did notice that the grocery store was starting to carry lycra Depends, though. Maybe I should give them a try. I'll get a box and have them to pass out at Clovis. You may also be able to strap them around your mouth/nose and be flu-free for the entire meet while, simultaneously, preserving your modesty.
At the SPMA meet, I wore a legs-only tech suit, and under it, I wore a modesty brief, which was made by Speedo and which I also wore during warm-ups without the legs-only tech suit. No one said anything to me: and how could they, in light of the fact that no one can say with clarity what is allowed under the rules and supporting commentary?
Complaining about a USMS competitor wearing a brief under a legskin would get the pissant argument of the year award.
I really want to see a list where they break it down case by case so there is no room for debate. Something like this would make me happy:
body suit + brief = OK
body suit + jammer = NOGO
body suit + shortjohn = NOGO
body suit + leggings = NOGO
body suit + body suit = NOGO
leggings + brief = OK
on so on...
The original wording was very confusing so I emailed the rules chair when the update was released (you have to read the whole thing to find where it contradicts itself). She told me that a "modesty suit" beneath a bodysuit is allowed. So a brief beneath a techsuit is ok, stacking techsuits in not ok. As far as world records go, I have no idea if the rules would be any different. WRs are a problem I don't really have!
I think they need to spell out what combinations of suit are allowable in a much more concise manner so there is no room for confusion.
