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
Here is the current rule in USMS. So you can wear full body suits at nationals, since it is SCY and before the June 1 deadline. After that you need to wear FINA-approved jammers. And in SCM and LCM meets right now (ie, even before June 1) you have to wear FINA-approved jammers.
Thanks for the info Chris. Cannot make nationals this year.
Here is the current rule in USMS. So you can wear full body suits at nationals, since it is SCY and before the June 1 deadline. After that you need to wear FINA-approved jammers. And in SCM and LCM meets right now (ie, even before June 1) you have to wear FINA-approved jammers.
Thanks for the info Chris. Cannot make nationals this year.
