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.
Hello all,
I swam at Nationals simply because it was here. From what I gather, quite a few other locals swam in the meet for that same reason...when/where else will you get a chance to swim next to some great swimmers?
With that in mind, it was also great to swim with guys in my own age group too. Since my times are not the best, for our smaller state meets, I usually end up with people 10+ years older. Makes the meet go smoothly, but I never get to really compete against others in my age group.
As far as keeping the NQT's, I totally agree to keep the 3 'freebies', and enforce NQT's for the others. I've been doing masters swimming (and any competitive swimming) for about 5 years now (started at 28), well beyond the typical start time. However, having the NQT's keeps me trying to achieve them. Over the past 3 years alone, my 100 and 200 *** have edged closer and closer. Maybe one year I'll make them...if only the times started getting better as I 'age up.'
Yes, we have at least 5 good state-level meets (that I know of)here in AZ, with more within commuting distance (S Cal, NM, etc).
You do not have to be attached to a team to participate in these meet, and information is easily available through the LMSC and team web pages. If anyone has suggestions or ideas for more local meets, I would suggest that they become more involved with their local team (member or not) and/or LMSC.
Tim Murphy
Hello all,
I swam at Nationals simply because it was here. From what I gather, quite a few other locals swam in the meet for that same reason...when/where else will you get a chance to swim next to some great swimmers?
With that in mind, it was also great to swim with guys in my own age group too. Since my times are not the best, for our smaller state meets, I usually end up with people 10+ years older. Makes the meet go smoothly, but I never get to really compete against others in my age group.
As far as keeping the NQT's, I totally agree to keep the 3 'freebies', and enforce NQT's for the others. I've been doing masters swimming (and any competitive swimming) for about 5 years now (started at 28), well beyond the typical start time. However, having the NQT's keeps me trying to achieve them. Over the past 3 years alone, my 100 and 200 *** have edged closer and closer. Maybe one year I'll make them...if only the times started getting better as I 'age up.'
Yes, we have at least 5 good state-level meets (that I know of)here in AZ, with more within commuting distance (S Cal, NM, etc).
You do not have to be attached to a team to participate in these meet, and information is easily available through the LMSC and team web pages. If anyone has suggestions or ideas for more local meets, I would suggest that they become more involved with their local team (member or not) and/or LMSC.
Tim Murphy
