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.
Greetings-
Ion-
My background is as follows. I have swum since age 6. I swam for a few USS clubs, summer league, and High School. I have made Jr. National & YMCA Nationals cuts. Then I swam in college for 4 years, which I did swim in the Conference Champs & NCAA's.
Ion, your right my background is such that I have made the NQT's based off what I did before my adult phase of life. As discusses in the other forum 'Average Weekly Training?' from the 'General Discussion' “My workouts depend on the season. In short course yards season (winter) I try to get in 12K per week in 4 workouts”. This is because I don’t need to workout that much because I know myself and what I am capable of. I am no where near to my times as a Division I swimmer. And frankly I could care less. Masters for me is about having fun again just like it was in age group and summer league.
Other's started inquiring about the size of meets. I tried to provide some provoking thoughts.
My original question is still "Is there a better way to enforce OR ENHANCE the NQT's? The bottom line is yes, there needs to be change. But what is realistic, fair and obtainable? Again just trying to gather thoughts of all swimmers with all abilities.
I am not try to attack anyone ability, training patterns (past or present) or goals. I don't know many of these people on the forum; therefore I have no right to attack them or thier character.
I think you could and will make the several NQT’s for your age group. Don’t get caught up in the numbers. Just go to meets, large or small and swim as many races as you can. You will become faster.
I like the topics and potential solutions that people are bringing to the forum.
Thanks,
CJ
Southwest Ohio Masters
Ohio LMSC Secretary
Greetings-
Ion-
My background is as follows. I have swum since age 6. I swam for a few USS clubs, summer league, and High School. I have made Jr. National & YMCA Nationals cuts. Then I swam in college for 4 years, which I did swim in the Conference Champs & NCAA's.
Ion, your right my background is such that I have made the NQT's based off what I did before my adult phase of life. As discusses in the other forum 'Average Weekly Training?' from the 'General Discussion' “My workouts depend on the season. In short course yards season (winter) I try to get in 12K per week in 4 workouts”. This is because I don’t need to workout that much because I know myself and what I am capable of. I am no where near to my times as a Division I swimmer. And frankly I could care less. Masters for me is about having fun again just like it was in age group and summer league.
Other's started inquiring about the size of meets. I tried to provide some provoking thoughts.
My original question is still "Is there a better way to enforce OR ENHANCE the NQT's? The bottom line is yes, there needs to be change. But what is realistic, fair and obtainable? Again just trying to gather thoughts of all swimmers with all abilities.
I am not try to attack anyone ability, training patterns (past or present) or goals. I don't know many of these people on the forum; therefore I have no right to attack them or thier character.
I think you could and will make the several NQT’s for your age group. Don’t get caught up in the numbers. Just go to meets, large or small and swim as many races as you can. You will become faster.
I like the topics and potential solutions that people are bringing to the forum.
Thanks,
CJ
Southwest Ohio Masters
Ohio LMSC Secretary
