And I thought the suits were killing the sport ...

I would equate joining USMS to paying into the greater swimming good. Even if you're not taking direct advantage of swim meets and other programs like that, you're at least strengthening an organization that is big enough to advocate for the adult swimming community at large. And by helping USMS promote swimming you're getting more people in the water and keeping more pools open for business. I'll admit that the advantage to an unattached noncompetitive swimmer is pretty indirect, but I think it's worth the $40. :2cents:

I would equate joining USMS to paying into the greater swimming good. Even if you're not taking direct advantage of swim meets and other programs like that, you're at least strengthening an organization that is big enough to advocate for the adult swimming community at large. And by helping USMS promote swimming you're getting more people in the water and keeping more pools open for business. I'll admit that the advantage to an unattached noncompetitive swimmer is pretty indirect, but I think it's worth the $40. :2cents: