The State of Master Swimming.

My intention is not meant to be lofty or to say we will conquer all these problems. But to suggest that these are places we can draw new members from in the future if our clubs have not pulled from here yet. a few years back, i drew up a strategy to attract and retain more members to our masters club. the BOD was not interested in increasing the membership... even a targeted competitive population. while i thought this response was a bit near sighted, i personally wouldn't want to see our practice times crowded with every rec swimmer, aqua yoga noodler and rehab patient floating around.... having said that, i do prefer sharing my lane with a few other people to swimming alone call me an elitist.

My intention is not meant to be lofty or to say we will conquer all these problems. But to suggest that these are places we can draw new members from in the future if our clubs have not pulled from here yet. a few years back, i drew up a strategy to attract and retain more members to our masters club. the BOD was not interested in increasing the membership... even a targeted competitive population. while i thought this response was a bit near sighted, i personally wouldn't want to see our practice times crowded with every rec swimmer, aqua yoga noodler and rehab patient floating around.... having said that, i do prefer sharing my lane with a few other people to swimming alone call me an elitist.