Interesting article argues Masters records should recognize all sanctioned swims by age-eligible swimmers (e.g., Torres, Lezak, Foster, etc.)
www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/.../21313.asp
Justin, et al. I disagree (again).
I'm starting to liken this (in my small mind) with the argument awhile back between regional and club teams. I was a huge proponent of those two divisions, citing (over and over) that the two were indeed different groups of Masters.
Yes, the sport is still swimming, however, there is a difference between a USMS swimmer and a USA-S "older" swimmer, for all the reasons I stated above.
If we're a different organization we should get to have different records. And, as Jeff said, I am all for anyone registering for USMS, swimming in a USMS meet and getting a record. Someone want to invite Phelps?
Justin, et al. I disagree (again).
I'm starting to liken this (in my small mind) with the argument awhile back between regional and club teams. I was a huge proponent of those two divisions, citing (over and over) that the two were indeed different groups of Masters.
Yes, the sport is still swimming, however, there is a difference between a USMS swimmer and a USA-S "older" swimmer, for all the reasons I stated above.
If we're a different organization we should get to have different records. And, as Jeff said, I am all for anyone registering for USMS, swimming in a USMS meet and getting a record. Someone want to invite Phelps?
