This would, of course, increase participation in USMS meets, which would be a good thing.
If a lot of people want to swim the same distance, a USMS chapter could sponsor a "meet" for that distance only and use it as a fundraiser.
If USMS didn't want any part of this, I'm sure another organization would step up. There are a lot of people willing to help triathletes part with their cash. It's just that USMS chapters have the infrastructure to do it fairly simply.
Thats' the spirit Notsofast!
And frankly, I have seen many triathletes drop in to masters workouts to get a little swim training in before their first - or a big triathlon only to become USMS lifers.
I still say this is a great concept that serves the athletes and grows the sport. It needs development.
Maybe it starts small with a few races willing to plan it a year in advance for next triathlon season.
There is no doubt in my mind it would be a good investment of time for USMS and masters head coaches.
This would, of course, increase participation in USMS meets, which would be a good thing.
If a lot of people want to swim the same distance, a USMS chapter could sponsor a "meet" for that distance only and use it as a fundraiser.
If USMS didn't want any part of this, I'm sure another organization would step up. There are a lot of people willing to help triathletes part with their cash. It's just that USMS chapters have the infrastructure to do it fairly simply.
Thats' the spirit Notsofast!
And frankly, I have seen many triathletes drop in to masters workouts to get a little swim training in before their first - or a big triathlon only to become USMS lifers.
I still say this is a great concept that serves the athletes and grows the sport. It needs development.
Maybe it starts small with a few races willing to plan it a year in advance for next triathlon season.
There is no doubt in my mind it would be a good investment of time for USMS and masters head coaches.
