Masters swim drama.....

Thought I'd share an e-mail one of the masters coaches shared with me.  The subject of the e-mail is a guy that is fast, but likes to go dominate at beginners/intermediate masters swims.  He's also just a brute - swims down the middle of the lane, does his own thing at masters without regard to the written workout (i.e., instead of 10 x 100, he'll do 10 x 100 IM), etc etc.  None of the coaches had any cojones to ever confront him, so he gets into it with fellow swimmers that get sick of it.  Apparently it got physical with him and this other gentleman in the e-mail.   I had a run in once, but decided to just avoid the guy and, whenever he shows up, I pop over to the next fastest lane.

Anyway, can you believe they have to treat grownups like this at a masters swim???  Names and locations redacted to protect the jerkoffs...


"Team-
    Due to all the Master Swim drama between X and Y  i have decided to make this real clear that we will no longer tolerate their behavior. 

As of today August 18th, 2010 X's membership is suspended from the _________location for 60 days.  He may not come back to the _________until October 16th.  Upon his return he will only be able to attend advance/int master swim classes.  He will no longer has be able to attend the intro or beginning master classes.  If he shows up to those classes please ask to leave. 

As of today August 18th, 2010 Y has also been suspended from our master program for 30 days. He may use the ________location but may not participate in the master program until September 17th.  Upon his return I will discuss with him on whether he can participate in intro or beginning master classes.

I ask that you all remain professional and do not discuss this matter with our members.  If you have any question please ask me directly."