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. I'm sorry but I don't agree with much of this list. Swim programs are not disappearing. Pools are not closing. Yes - a few newbie triathletes are drowning. But USAT seems to have noticed and will address it on their own. Americans are out of shape and obese - absolutely a problem. But a free USMS membership is no magic potion. Depression is rampant? Maybe because they are unemployed or lost their house. I still think a very useful and tactical action for USMS is to develop a linkage with USAT. That is a proven group of adults, three times the size of USMS, and they need pool time and coaching. They also spend money on carbon fiber and can easily afford a USMS membership. If they come to USMS from USAT - let 'em join for half price.

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. I'm sorry but I don't agree with much of this list. Swim programs are not disappearing. Pools are not closing. Yes - a few newbie triathletes are drowning. But USAT seems to have noticed and will address it on their own. Americans are out of shape and obese - absolutely a problem. But a free USMS membership is no magic potion. Depression is rampant? Maybe because they are unemployed or lost their house. I still think a very useful and tactical action for USMS is to develop a linkage with USAT. That is a proven group of adults, three times the size of USMS, and they need pool time and coaching. They also spend money on carbon fiber and can easily afford a USMS membership. If they come to USMS from USAT - let 'em join for half price.