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
Swimming is a good sport but it isn't the answer for all, as chris pointed out. And I don't see how joining usms for free is the cure for any of the above.
It isn't a "cure", but we could offer to do our little part to take a crack at it and help.
Just think if more organizations did this type of thing.
If USMS offered the 1st year free, and still charged dues from the 2nd year on, there is still incoming revenue.
Right now clubs and coaches keep all incoming revenue from clinics and other events as they should.
But with this idea, perhaps the USMS sanction fee increases or is a percentage of the event revenue.
Already USMS is in the beginning stages of hosting national championships, open water events, and clinics. And selling sponsorships.
Don't kid yourself by thinking there is no potential for revenue here outside of dues.
If all else fails, Dara and Janet are swimming again. And the Olympics are only 2 years off, giving us loads of free advertising.
Maybe we can hit 80,000 by then.
Swimming is a good sport but it isn't the answer for all, as chris pointed out. And I don't see how joining usms for free is the cure for any of the above.
It isn't a "cure", but we could offer to do our little part to take a crack at it and help.
Just think if more organizations did this type of thing.
If USMS offered the 1st year free, and still charged dues from the 2nd year on, there is still incoming revenue.
Right now clubs and coaches keep all incoming revenue from clinics and other events as they should.
But with this idea, perhaps the USMS sanction fee increases or is a percentage of the event revenue.
Already USMS is in the beginning stages of hosting national championships, open water events, and clinics. And selling sponsorships.
Don't kid yourself by thinking there is no potential for revenue here outside of dues.
If all else fails, Dara and Janet are swimming again. And the Olympics are only 2 years off, giving us loads of free advertising.
Maybe we can hit 80,000 by then.
