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.
USMS covers a lot of agendas, fitness swimmers, triathletes, injured runners, cross-trainers........and competitors. That is what USMS is all about, all inclusive. Whatever your program is, USMS includes you. However, the National Championships are a competitive event and should belong under the jurisdiction of the Competitive Committee. Fitness events under the Fitness Committee, etc.
The competive committee should decide all matters related to competiton, including how and where to run the National Championships. I agree with Paul that NQT's should be set for all events and there should be no freebies. That is what competition is all about.
USMS covers a lot of agendas, fitness swimmers, triathletes, injured runners, cross-trainers........and competitors. That is what USMS is all about, all inclusive. Whatever your program is, USMS includes you. However, the National Championships are a competitive event and should belong under the jurisdiction of the Competitive Committee. Fitness events under the Fitness Committee, etc.
The competive committee should decide all matters related to competiton, including how and where to run the National Championships. I agree with Paul that NQT's should be set for all events and there should be no freebies. That is what competition is all about.
