Has the Championship Committee, or other entity within USMS ever discussed having a more strict policy of enforcement in regards to the NQT's?
Why do we state that you must have 3 cuts, in order to swim more events? Why not require a swimmer to have 6 cuts in order to swim 6 events?
Just like to understand more from a historical point of view. I have read post that asked, or suggested how to control the size and length of the National meets. Would not having a stricter enforcement of this policy help? Or would it cause swimmers to shy away from these meets?
Just a curious thought.
Thank you.
I think that those who wish to swim at the national meet should have the opportunity. I understand the concept of qualifying times and I agree that there should be some. Some of us master's swimmers don't make those times or even come close and some may never get to that level. I think the just the experience is so valuable. It is an opportunity that may never come again as well. I would have never even considered going if I had to qualify for all the events i signed up for and many in the group i swim with would not either. We wish to go, swim an event or two, cheer on our team mates. I think competition is a great thing but it's not as fun without your team mates cheering you on and wanting to be there to share the experience with you in and out of the water. :D
I think that those who wish to swim at the national meet should have the opportunity. I understand the concept of qualifying times and I agree that there should be some. Some of us master's swimmers don't make those times or even come close and some may never get to that level. I think the just the experience is so valuable. It is an opportunity that may never come again as well. I would have never even considered going if I had to qualify for all the events i signed up for and many in the group i swim with would not either. We wish to go, swim an event or two, cheer on our team mates. I think competition is a great thing but it's not as fun without your team mates cheering you on and wanting to be there to share the experience with you in and out of the water. :D
