I have seen many of the posts made here from master swimmers from all over the USA, Canada and the World.
It has me wondering about the state of master swimming.
1. Which State has the most swim meets.
2. Which State has the most master swimmers registered.
3. How many master swimmers registered are in the USA
"Finishing" seems to be the new ethos of endurance sports. I get it, but still find it depressing if it means that hardly anyone "races."
If "finishing" is the chief appeal, USMS will have to market the 200 fly. I can't finish that one.
My experience is that the coach drives the enthusiam for event participation.
But USMS has evolved so much in the last few years that events now include open water, triathlon, surfing, body surfing, etc.
Even running races for athletes using our programs for therapy. All this in addition to our regular pool meets.
I've gone into 3 large masters clubs as an assistant coach where the coach told me not many of their swimmers participate in swim events. Lo and behold after a few months of encouraging the more novice swimmers and triathletes, the championship teams were the largest in the club history.
True not every one wants to swim in swim meets. Its up to the coach and the athlete to find the challenge that keeps them content and swimming with the club.
Some potential members are afraid if they come to a USMS club they will have to swim in meets. Coaches have to be aware of these people too.
USMS offers so many ways to keep everyone challenged in the water.
"Finishing" seems to be the new ethos of endurance sports. I get it, but still find it depressing if it means that hardly anyone "races."
If "finishing" is the chief appeal, USMS will have to market the 200 fly. I can't finish that one.
My experience is that the coach drives the enthusiam for event participation.
But USMS has evolved so much in the last few years that events now include open water, triathlon, surfing, body surfing, etc.
Even running races for athletes using our programs for therapy. All this in addition to our regular pool meets.
I've gone into 3 large masters clubs as an assistant coach where the coach told me not many of their swimmers participate in swim events. Lo and behold after a few months of encouraging the more novice swimmers and triathletes, the championship teams were the largest in the club history.
True not every one wants to swim in swim meets. Its up to the coach and the athlete to find the challenge that keeps them content and swimming with the club.
Some potential members are afraid if they come to a USMS club they will have to swim in meets. Coaches have to be aware of these people too.
USMS offers so many ways to keep everyone challenged in the water.
