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.
Paul,
I'd prefer not to engage you in another serious debate on this subject (it's much more fun to sling non sequitur, ad hominem barbs at you over nothing in particular :p )! My point was not to mischaracterize your view, I was trying to summarize the main points of several folks in the pro-NQT camp. I think Emmett was the leading advocate of Nationals should be for those with a legit shot at being National Champions.
Me, I like things just the way they are. I get my 3 events any year I would like to go. Folks like you and Karlyn can swim as many as 6. And for that slice of the population for whom an NQT is a challenge, but an attainable one, they get a motivating tool.
Good luck at SCY's.
Matt
Paul,
I'd prefer not to engage you in another serious debate on this subject (it's much more fun to sling non sequitur, ad hominem barbs at you over nothing in particular :p )! My point was not to mischaracterize your view, I was trying to summarize the main points of several folks in the pro-NQT camp. I think Emmett was the leading advocate of Nationals should be for those with a legit shot at being National Champions.
Me, I like things just the way they are. I get my 3 events any year I would like to go. Folks like you and Karlyn can swim as many as 6. And for that slice of the population for whom an NQT is a challenge, but an attainable one, they get a motivating tool.
Good luck at SCY's.
Matt
