Well, I'm coming back to swim at Master's meets after a 5 year hiatus (surgeries, etc) and find that I cannot wear my "Farmer John" suit bought in 2000 and worn in 4 previous national meets (except this spring). Not a "tech" suit by any means but a hell of a beer-gut bra! Not sure I would get on the blocks without it so the hiatus may continue. Is it worth alienating us "plus-sized" guys over this silly rule? I suppose it will give me yet another reason to dump some weight. Looks like those other 50+ breaststrokers won't get beat by this fat guy any time soon.
Anyone else out there feel the same? I know most of you out there don't have this problem but to have a rule that reduces participation seems counterproductive.
Lee Rider
Fort Bragg, CA
Why would you want to swim in a meet and not have the results count?
Just asking. I wouldn't.
That is a good question though, would they let you on the blocks?
If they let you swim, knowing you will be DQd, that could start posing some challenges for officials. If more and more people do it...
In any sport, does anyone wear apparel that is not legal? Or would this be unique to swimming?
Why would you want to swim in a meet and not have the results count?
Just asking. I wouldn't.
That is a good question though, would they let you on the blocks?
If they let you swim, knowing you will be DQd, that could start posing some challenges for officials. If more and more people do it...
In any sport, does anyone wear apparel that is not legal? Or would this be unique to swimming?
