Hi, all. You guys are some of the people I respect most.
As "race directors", we can find an alternate insurance coverage. But can we somehow be able to be recognized events by USMS? That way, we can hold OW events that are listed on the calendar. And, why has the Tampa Bay Marathon Swim been taken off the USMS calendar? We're not going to be sanctioned by USMS, but we're going to make an announcement soon regarding the alternate sanctioning. There are events for Barbados and Bermuda listed, and they can't even be considered for USMS sanctioning.
Hi folks been reading your threads and find them very interesting. I am a member of the USAT taskforce for Aquabike events within a Triathlon (Swim/bike). I proposed to the COO of USAT that he talk to the USMS CEO on possible joint discussions about Open water waves within sanctioned Triathlons. Many Triathlon directors have already instituted the Aquabike event and some are in discussions about Open water swim waves only. Since they already have the overhead for open water swims it does make sense and could possibly open up more events across the country to open water enthusiasts. There has to be a win/win situation here for USAT and USMS as organizations.
I am now a USMS member and will be competing in my first competitive swim meet in over 30 years at the NE Masters Championships at Harvard. I wanted to improve my swim performance in my Tri's and Aquabike event but also found the thought of competing again in pool swimming events enticing. I know there has to be many like me doing Tri's that could become members of USMS. Just some thoughts.
Hi folks been reading your threads and find them very interesting. I am a member of the USAT taskforce for Aquabike events within a Triathlon (Swim/bike). I proposed to the COO of USAT that he talk to the USMS CEO on possible joint discussions about Open water waves within sanctioned Triathlons. Many Triathlon directors have already instituted the Aquabike event and some are in discussions about Open water swim waves only. Since they already have the overhead for open water swims it does make sense and could possibly open up more events across the country to open water enthusiasts. There has to be a win/win situation here for USAT and USMS as organizations.
I am now a USMS member and will be competing in my first competitive swim meet in over 30 years at the NE Masters Championships at Harvard. I wanted to improve my swim performance in my Tri's and Aquabike event but also found the thought of competing again in pool swimming events enticing. I know there has to be many like me doing Tri's that could become members of USMS. Just some thoughts.
