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.
Matt, looks like you got sucked in again!
Me to.....
To Ion's "debate" about late starters; An important point is being overlooked and that is "meet swimming" vs. "race swimming". I give Ion credit for what he has done as a late starter, in particular some of the kicking sets he has managed to pull off. However I have also seen him race and it is here that he has not been able to "transfer" his physical ability.
To that end, my advise has been for him to "train" by swimming more meets. Learning proper relaxation, meet day diet, starts, turns, finishes, etc. doesn't come from swimming 1 or 2 national meets a year. Ion, you and I have also discussed more specialization. If you want to make NQTs you will be very challenged if you don't focus your training; are you a 50-100-200 specialist? Or a 200-500-1000? Big difference!
Ion's case is a perfect example of my "position" on NQTs, far more is gained if people work to make the times than if they are "given" them (as is everything in life).
Matt, looks like you got sucked in again!
Me to.....
To Ion's "debate" about late starters; An important point is being overlooked and that is "meet swimming" vs. "race swimming". I give Ion credit for what he has done as a late starter, in particular some of the kicking sets he has managed to pull off. However I have also seen him race and it is here that he has not been able to "transfer" his physical ability.
To that end, my advise has been for him to "train" by swimming more meets. Learning proper relaxation, meet day diet, starts, turns, finishes, etc. doesn't come from swimming 1 or 2 national meets a year. Ion, you and I have also discussed more specialization. If you want to make NQTs you will be very challenged if you don't focus your training; are you a 50-100-200 specialist? Or a 200-500-1000? Big difference!
Ion's case is a perfect example of my "position" on NQTs, far more is gained if people work to make the times than if they are "given" them (as is everything in life).
