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.
Part of the problem is that many master clubs have more lap swimmers or exercise swimmers than those in competiton. One reason that Ion has problem finding clubs that train more for competitions. The second reason is that adults have such varying work schedules.Unlike teen swimmers that don't work full time- adults can work all kinds of different schedules and some work on the weekends. Number three, many master swimmers as Ion states body particulary those past 40 years old can't stand doing 5,000 yards to 10,000 yard workouts a day. Thus younger master swimmers and age group swimmers can handle high volumes of yardage more. Another reason why many that start at 28 plus or even into their early 50's or sometimes have a very long break of almost 30 years from school or age group swimming have difficulty cracking the 51.00 for 100 yard freestyle for men and the under 100 minute 100 yard freestyle for women.
Part of the problem is that many master clubs have more lap swimmers or exercise swimmers than those in competiton. One reason that Ion has problem finding clubs that train more for competitions. The second reason is that adults have such varying work schedules.Unlike teen swimmers that don't work full time- adults can work all kinds of different schedules and some work on the weekends. Number three, many master swimmers as Ion states body particulary those past 40 years old can't stand doing 5,000 yards to 10,000 yard workouts a day. Thus younger master swimmers and age group swimmers can handle high volumes of yardage more. Another reason why many that start at 28 plus or even into their early 50's or sometimes have a very long break of almost 30 years from school or age group swimming have difficulty cracking the 51.00 for 100 yard freestyle for men and the under 100 minute 100 yard freestyle for women.