Top Ten list for 2020-21

A friend at the pool the other day opined that USMS might push back the May 31 deadline for 2020-21 SCY Top Ten to accommodate those swimming at our delayed SC Nats July 21-25.  Wanted to put in my two cents that I would be decisively against this idea.  It would be a one year exception that could negatively impact the list for years to come.  I would image there could be several swimmers that "age up" in that June 1 - July 25 time frame, who could "bump" others off the list.  Do not disenfranchise those that qualify within our current rules, for a one year exception.  I realize that with the pandemic some have not had the same opportunities to compete as others -  but suffice to say, there have been many areas of life that the pandemic has impacted in a less than equitable way.

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  • The USMS BOD asked the Records and Tabulations committee for a recommendation regarding extending the dates for the SCY and LCM top ten lists this year so that they would include nationals.  The RT committee had a spirited discussion and then voted to keep the dates the same (decided by 1 vote).  The prevailing decision was influenced by the dates listed in our rule book and the desire for less confusion.  Again, it was very close and I appreciate all your feedback.

    Thanks!

    MJ Caswell

    Chair Records and Tabulation Committee

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  • The USMS BOD asked the Records and Tabulations committee for a recommendation regarding extending the dates for the SCY and LCM top ten lists this year so that they would include nationals.  The RT committee had a spirited discussion and then voted to keep the dates the same (decided by 1 vote).  The prevailing decision was influenced by the dates listed in our rule book and the desire for less confusion.  Again, it was very close and I appreciate all your feedback.

    Thanks!

    MJ Caswell

    Chair Records and Tabulation Committee

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