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.
I've gotta agree with Mike and Emmett.
I believe the vast majority of swimmers are following the format for entering nationals and to attempt to design some kind of formal qualification paper trail is really counterproductive. There are enough items requiring time and talent already, without adding this potential silly deal. So what if a couple of individuals enter something they shouldn't have. They'll get their reward in heaven or that other place.
Remember when we used to complete deals with a handshake? Isn't a signature, certifying our commitment to honesty, adequate?
Oh, and for what it's worth to anybody, I learned to swim when I was 9 and started to train/compete in swimming when I was 16yrs and 7mos old. What do I win?
I've gotta agree with Mike and Emmett.
I believe the vast majority of swimmers are following the format for entering nationals and to attempt to design some kind of formal qualification paper trail is really counterproductive. There are enough items requiring time and talent already, without adding this potential silly deal. So what if a couple of individuals enter something they shouldn't have. They'll get their reward in heaven or that other place.
Remember when we used to complete deals with a handshake? Isn't a signature, certifying our commitment to honesty, adequate?
Oh, and for what it's worth to anybody, I learned to swim when I was 9 and started to train/compete in swimming when I was 16yrs and 7mos old. What do I win?
