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
Allen, I would agree that if you had permission to swim as an exhibition race it would be allowed and you would likely get a time. It still would not count for place in the event or for team points.
What would the USMS stance be if a meet included an exhibition race or races allowing tech suits as a separate event(s)? Would this meet be sanctioned?
At the B.C. Provincial Championships masters meet a week and a half ago there was a pink flamingo relay:
web.mac.com/.../_DSC9295.png
Allen, I would agree that if you had permission to swim as an exhibition race it would be allowed and you would likely get a time. It still would not count for place in the event or for team points.
What would the USMS stance be if a meet included an exhibition race or races allowing tech suits as a separate event(s)? Would this meet be sanctioned?
At the B.C. Provincial Championships masters meet a week and a half ago there was a pink flamingo relay:
web.mac.com/.../_DSC9295.png
