Iâ€m really gratified to hear that USMS is approving sanctions beginning in November. That doesnâ€t mean that any and all can swim in a particular meet. Some of us “race horses†are looking for competition. In my area, a team has a sanction for “members onlyâ€...an inter squad meet. So exclusionary events are OK? I live close by, but canâ€t compete because Iâ€m not affiliated with that team. How can this be a USMS event? ....I assume that records and Top Tens will be available to participants. I understand the limitations of COVID, and donâ€t begrudge a team from having an inter squad meet, but if it is in the name of the organization at large, to the exclusion of our members, I must question. Any thoughts?
I am guessing you are mostly focusing on the current, SCM season. However, since USA-S meet times can count towards TT/AA/records as well, I'm not sure the lack of sanctioning of USMS meets should necessarily delegitimize rankings. Maybe I am just being devil's advocate here. Not necessarily looking to spar. I realize my situation is not the norm for many competitive USMS swimmers.
I am unable to attend kiddie meets any longer. I frighten the children and they hurt my feelings by continually calling me "fat ***".
I am guessing you are mostly focusing on the current, SCM season. However, since USA-S meet times can count towards TT/AA/records as well, I'm not sure the lack of sanctioning of USMS meets should necessarily delegitimize rankings. Maybe I am just being devil's advocate here. Not necessarily looking to spar. I realize my situation is not the norm for many competitive USMS swimmers.
I am unable to attend kiddie meets any longer. I frighten the children and they hurt my feelings by continually calling me "fat ***".