Is there a separate insurance reason and cost why USMS OW sanctioning can not also include under 18 year olds?
Or, is this more of a 'strategic' reason that, since USMS starts with 18 year olds, we want to have all of our events focused on our 'target market?'
I'd just like to understand what the barriers are to an easy-to-implement all ages OW race.
Hosting events with ages under 18 is contrary to the nature of Masters swimming. For the same reason you do not see swimmers under 18 at Masters pool workouts or pool swim meets.
Is there a separate insurance reason and cost why USMS OW sanctioning can not also include under 18 year olds?
Or, is this more of a 'strategic' reason that, since USMS starts with 18 year olds, we want to have all of our events focused on our 'target market?'
I'd just like to understand what the barriers are to an easy-to-implement all ages OW race.
Hosting events with ages under 18 is contrary to the nature of Masters swimming. For the same reason you do not see swimmers under 18 at Masters pool workouts or pool swim meets.
