I don't see how this would be the case. I mean, what exactly are we currently? Only a fraction of the membership compete, and those that do are not even required to show proof of qualifying times for national championships. What it would show is that we are capable of independent and progressive thinking.
I think we are currently a swim organization for swimmers older than high school age that has generally adopted the rules that apply to USS and FINA. Independent and progressive thinking is great, but the difference would be pretty obvious and it would be interesting to see if it would be good or bad for USMS in the long-term. It is fine with me either way, but I would generally prefer not being a rogue swimming organization.
Tim
I don't see how this would be the case. I mean, what exactly are we currently? Only a fraction of the membership compete, and those that do are not even required to show proof of qualifying times for national championships. What it would show is that we are capable of independent and progressive thinking.
I think we are currently a swim organization for swimmers older than high school age that has generally adopted the rules that apply to USS and FINA. Independent and progressive thinking is great, but the difference would be pretty obvious and it would be interesting to see if it would be good or bad for USMS in the long-term. It is fine with me either way, but I would generally prefer not being a rogue swimming organization.
Tim
