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
Parents
Former Member
I like the concept of co-ed teams.
I think it innovative to create a league that has its own set of rules,
but, I wouldn't have considered attending a school that didn't follow NCAA guidlines. Comparing times is part of the joy I find in swimming competition.
Had they had a fun event like the one depicted here, I would have attended in a second. I might have waved to the crowd also. Why not?
I wonder, are these athletes on a scholarship? Why would they choose to follow a set of rules that don't have a history and aren't comparable to the current standard?
The man sounds like a charlatan.
I like the concept of co-ed teams.
I think it innovative to create a league that has its own set of rules,
but, I wouldn't have considered attending a school that didn't follow NCAA guidlines. Comparing times is part of the joy I find in swimming competition.
Had they had a fun event like the one depicted here, I would have attended in a second. I might have waved to the crowd also. Why not?
I wonder, are these athletes on a scholarship? Why would they choose to follow a set of rules that don't have a history and aren't comparable to the current standard?
The man sounds like a charlatan.
