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 agree with Phil's entire post, and from it, I highlight this:
Originally posted by Phil M.
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...I think that Ion's point is that because of the wide variety of backgrounds we come from we should open up the Nationals to all who would like to compete. The extra 3 events are just as important to current non-qualifiers as they are to those who happen to be swimming faster.
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If the Nationals get too crowded then add a day. If the sport is going to grow then we need to encourage participation not make it exclusionary.
I agree with Phil's entire post, and from it, I highlight this:
Originally posted by Phil M.
...
...I think that Ion's point is that because of the wide variety of backgrounds we come from we should open up the Nationals to all who would like to compete. The extra 3 events are just as important to current non-qualifiers as they are to those who happen to be swimming faster.
...
If the Nationals get too crowded then add a day. If the sport is going to grow then we need to encourage participation not make it exclusionary.
