Category 1 swims (smaller, closed-loop courses) -- these are what the new USMS guidelines were seemingly designed for, so these swims have no problem.
Well, no problem except potentially cost. Even with the new requirements USMS's premium still went up; and because USMS has elected to pass on part of that cost increase rather than spreading it among all membership, some races now can't afford to sanction. If a way to resume insuring and sanctioning "Category 2" swims exists, the cost of that insurance and how to share that cost also will be important points for debate and decision.
Category 1 swims (smaller, closed-loop courses) -- these are what the new USMS guidelines were seemingly designed for, so these swims have no problem.
Well, no problem except potentially cost. Even with the new requirements USMS's premium still went up; and because USMS has elected to pass on part of that cost increase rather than spreading it among all membership, some races now can't afford to sanction. If a way to resume insuring and sanctioning "Category 2" swims exists, the cost of that insurance and how to share that cost also will be important points for debate and decision.
