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
Parents
Former Member
I have to agree with this. While Masters meets are very laid back and tolerant, intentionally showing up and cheating would certainly not be viewed favorably. It would be distracting to know the swimmer next to me would be DQd, if they weren't pulled off the block.
I was thinking about wearing my LZR for an off race at my next meet (whenever that is!). I would expect to be DQ'd but I would expect to be able to swim the race. I don't see how it effects anyone else?
If I decide to do this, I will seek consent of the referee before the race just to check (and) if they said they will pull me from the blocks then I wouldn't squawk.
6-7 years ago I swam a 100 fly instead of 100 IM. I don't know why, but I felt good on the fly and decided to keep going. The official insinuated that I displayed poor conduct and told me that I would be kicked out of the meet if I did it again. HA! I told him the 100IM is only swam once per meet! If you tell me that, honestly, you find such behavior distracting and (more importantly) detrimental to you own race then perhaps I will reconsider my stance...
I have to agree with this. While Masters meets are very laid back and tolerant, intentionally showing up and cheating would certainly not be viewed favorably. It would be distracting to know the swimmer next to me would be DQd, if they weren't pulled off the block.
I was thinking about wearing my LZR for an off race at my next meet (whenever that is!). I would expect to be DQ'd but I would expect to be able to swim the race. I don't see how it effects anyone else?
If I decide to do this, I will seek consent of the referee before the race just to check (and) if they said they will pull me from the blocks then I wouldn't squawk.
6-7 years ago I swam a 100 fly instead of 100 IM. I don't know why, but I felt good on the fly and decided to keep going. The official insinuated that I displayed poor conduct and told me that I would be kicked out of the meet if I did it again. HA! I told him the 100IM is only swam once per meet! If you tell me that, honestly, you find such behavior distracting and (more importantly) detrimental to you own race then perhaps I will reconsider my stance...
