If the full body rubber suits do end up getting banned, why should USMS follow their lead on this issue? (i.e. assuming the suits would continue to be manufactured).
Isn't Masters mostly for each individual to pursue what they want and the level they want out of the sport?
If the full body suit is preferred by many USMS participants, why not satisfy the base by keeping it available?
What's really the point of forcing old USMS swimmers out of their girdles if FINA bans them?
John Smith
Parents
Former Member
Gull,
Point 5.) has never been something that has been strictly required by AAU, USS or USA Swimming throughout the years. One merely needs to look at the teams assembled by Mission Viejo in the 1970s or Cinc. Pepsi Marlins later in the 1980s to see team participants showing up at nationals from all over the country that have never even met.
At least the teams in Masters events that have done this (like Team TYR) all know each other from prior lives and friendships. Swimming at meets with old friends is a great way to encourage others to participate in USMS. Contrary to Mr. Geek's opinion that these were purely formed for record breaking attempts, the fact is, we all did it for fun and to be together.
Might I point out my old 11-12 year old relay I assembled at the Ft. Lauderdale nationals. There were no records set in this event.
John Smith
Gull,
Point 5.) has never been something that has been strictly required by AAU, USS or USA Swimming throughout the years. One merely needs to look at the teams assembled by Mission Viejo in the 1970s or Cinc. Pepsi Marlins later in the 1980s to see team participants showing up at nationals from all over the country that have never even met.
At least the teams in Masters events that have done this (like Team TYR) all know each other from prior lives and friendships. Swimming at meets with old friends is a great way to encourage others to participate in USMS. Contrary to Mr. Geek's opinion that these were purely formed for record breaking attempts, the fact is, we all did it for fun and to be together.
Might I point out my old 11-12 year old relay I assembled at the Ft. Lauderdale nationals. There were no records set in this event.
John Smith
