The State of Master Swimming.

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. You have yet to make a business case for how making USMS membership free in any way changes any of the above items. How do you propose all your lofty goals in the absence of our most dominant revenue stream? How does cheapening your brand by giving it away go towards solving the alleged problems you mention?

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. You have yet to make a business case for how making USMS membership free in any way changes any of the above items. How do you propose all your lofty goals in the absence of our most dominant revenue stream? How does cheapening your brand by giving it away go towards solving the alleged problems you mention?