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.
Just a few thoughts on the subject:
1. NQTs could be enforced by random checks, asking the swimmer for documentation of times. This could be done on site.
2. There are numerous other meets (without qualifying times) throughout the year, encouraging participation regardless of ability.
3. Fewer swimmers at Nationals could impact revenue; I assume that this could be predicted using historical data.
4. How much an individual athlete can achieve (at any age) and the relative contributions of genetics and training are I believe unanswerable questions and among the more exciting aspects of sport.
Just a few thoughts on the subject:
1. NQTs could be enforced by random checks, asking the swimmer for documentation of times. This could be done on site.
2. There are numerous other meets (without qualifying times) throughout the year, encouraging participation regardless of ability.
3. Fewer swimmers at Nationals could impact revenue; I assume that this could be predicted using historical data.
4. How much an individual athlete can achieve (at any age) and the relative contributions of genetics and training are I believe unanswerable questions and among the more exciting aspects of sport.
