I started a similar poll before,but time has changed things and I thought since USMS is going to have to do something definitive so they should have some input from the forumites
Thanks Chris S for the update. Very interesting. My two cents:
Masters swimming has a different constitutency and distinct considerations from elite or age group swimming and therefore should not necessarily follow FINA/USAS rules for elite swimming. :oldman: Encouraging participation and having fun are key goals – suit policy could (and arguably should) reflect, inter alia, these goals. If the policies turn out to be different, as per the recommendation, the purists and "elites" of masters will remain free to compete in suits which conform to the FINA rules for elites (if they want time comparability with "real" swimming) or in masters rules suits if they want competitive parity. (Many already compete in USAS.)
It would be good to have an understanding of the views across masters swimming (and competing) community as a basis for the recommended policy.
Net, I am in favor of the "compromise" rules as put forward by USMS (notwithstanding the "purity" of the Luddite counter - revolutionaries.;) )
As far as defining the textile materials, I am inclined to think a simpler set of parameters would lead to better regulation. I would suggest weight and dry displacement be limited.
Thanks Chris S for the update. Very interesting. My two cents:
Masters swimming has a different constitutency and distinct considerations from elite or age group swimming and therefore should not necessarily follow FINA/USAS rules for elite swimming. :oldman: Encouraging participation and having fun are key goals – suit policy could (and arguably should) reflect, inter alia, these goals. If the policies turn out to be different, as per the recommendation, the purists and "elites" of masters will remain free to compete in suits which conform to the FINA rules for elites (if they want time comparability with "real" swimming) or in masters rules suits if they want competitive parity. (Many already compete in USAS.)
It would be good to have an understanding of the views across masters swimming (and competing) community as a basis for the recommended policy.
Net, I am in favor of the "compromise" rules as put forward by USMS (notwithstanding the "purity" of the Luddite counter - revolutionaries.;) )
As far as defining the textile materials, I am inclined to think a simpler set of parameters would lead to better regulation. I would suggest weight and dry displacement be limited.
