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
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I would disagree in a big way -- let's say the NCAAs would be Long-course meters for the next 20 years (I know that's not possible - but just go with it) - do you really think that would be a bad thing for US success in the Olympics ??? How would the training change at Texas and Auburn ?
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If NCAA's went to LCM, even more colleges would have an excuse to hack swimming from their programs and divert the funds to other sports. A great many high schools would follow suit, since their venues would be out-dated. I think this would really kill swimming in the USA for quite a while!
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I would disagree in a big way -- let's say the NCAAs would be Long-course meters for the next 20 years (I know that's not possible - but just go with it) - do you really think that would be a bad thing for US success in the Olympics ??? How would the training change at Texas and Auburn ?
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If NCAA's went to LCM, even more colleges would have an excuse to hack swimming from their programs and divert the funds to other sports. A great many high schools would follow suit, since their venues would be out-dated. I think this would really kill swimming in the USA for quite a while!
