The State of Master Swimming.

Making something free automatically cheapens the value of the product. It is also what desperate organizations do to simply increase numbers. USMS is not a cheap organization and is not in a desperate state. $40 is no barrier to anyone wishing to join. $0 would do quite little for the organization as a whole. Maybe so Geek. But I think masters swimming can help the desperate state of a lot of our communities: Pools are closing Swim Programs are closing Swim Coaches don't have large enough programs to be a "full-time professional coach" Triathletes are racing unsafely Americans are out of shape and obese Depression is rampant Senior citizens are inactive slowing them down faster How many adults still need or would like to learn how to swim? Kids needs to see adults leading an active fit lifestyle as an example Add to the list... USMS can certainly do their part to spread the love. 1st year free.

Making something free automatically cheapens the value of the product. It is also what desperate organizations do to simply increase numbers. USMS is not a cheap organization and is not in a desperate state. $40 is no barrier to anyone wishing to join. $0 would do quite little for the organization as a whole. Maybe so Geek. But I think masters swimming can help the desperate state of a lot of our communities: Pools are closing Swim Programs are closing Swim Coaches don't have large enough programs to be a "full-time professional coach" Triathletes are racing unsafely Americans are out of shape and obese Depression is rampant Senior citizens are inactive slowing them down faster How many adults still need or would like to learn how to swim? Kids needs to see adults leading an active fit lifestyle as an example Add to the list... USMS can certainly do their part to spread the love. 1st year free.