I don't know if you have seen any of the stories on Swimming World web site about ASA and CU.
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Anyway, it is a fairly funny situation. I have no idea who Keith Bell is, but ASA seems like an odd organization. They create rules that are supposed to be fun, but then they kick out a team for having fun or poking fun at the organization. Maybe there are more details about why they were kicked-out of the organization that are more sinister, but on the surface this sounds like one family on a power trip which doesn't make for much of an "organization".
I was wondering whether USMS might consider sponsoring a college club championship next year. It would grow membership and it would introduce young swimmers to our organization. Anyone out there from USMS listening?
I have swum in a meet with the CU swimmers and I have to say there are a very nice bunch and I thought they were very respectful. They were as serious about swimming as your average masters competitor. I hate to see them without an alternative for college club swimming because one guy doesn't want them in his "organization". If Keith Bell makes money from a college club championship, I bet USMS could as well and it might increase future USMS membership.
Some of Dr. Bell's ideas do sound fun though. I would love to be able to do any type of turn I wanted and one hand touches.
Just a thought for USMS.....college club swimming.
Tim
I knew Kieth for a long time and he seemed an OK guy.I lost contact with him right before he formed ASA.I didn't understand it then and I still don't.I think the joke is that ASA is the organization that sponsors the College club championship.I don't know who should run it,but if it is a serious meet then it should be an organization that takes rule seriously,if it is just for fun then lighten up.I think the idea that they make up there own rules and then take them seriously is ridiculous.You don't see FINA doing that(no,wait,I guess you do:bolt:)
I knew Kieth for a long time and he seemed an OK guy.I lost contact with him right before he formed ASA.I didn't understand it then and I still don't.I think the joke is that ASA is the organization that sponsors the College club championship.I don't know who should run it,but if it is a serious meet then it should be an organization that takes rule seriously,if it is just for fun then lighten up.I think the idea that they make up there own rules and then take them seriously is ridiculous.You don't see FINA doing that(no,wait,I guess you do:bolt:)
