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
We should also institute the following measures:
1. Drug testing at major competitions
2. Proof of QTs when registering for nationals
3. Fly swum with a legitimate dolphin kick only
4. All starts from the blocks, no exceptions
5. Teams defined as swimmers who train together in the same pool
I can think of valid reason for each of these. The only reason I can think of to allow tech suits when every other organization has banned them is because "people like them" and, sorry, I just don't think that's a good enough reason.
I'll go along with whatever decision FINA finally decides to make regarding the suits, but I feel USMS should also adhere to this ruling.
We should also institute the following measures:
1. Drug testing at major competitions
2. Proof of QTs when registering for nationals
3. Fly swum with a legitimate dolphin kick only
4. All starts from the blocks, no exceptions
5. Teams defined as swimmers who train together in the same pool
I can think of valid reason for each of these. The only reason I can think of to allow tech suits when every other organization has banned them is because "people like them" and, sorry, I just don't think that's a good enough reason.
I'll go along with whatever decision FINA finally decides to make regarding the suits, but I feel USMS should also adhere to this ruling.
