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 am sorry Meg, that people have made others feel nationals is supposed to be an exclusive event. It is the "USMS National Championships" but when the rubber meets the road, the true National Championships are the top 10 lists published at the end of each season.
I can understand and empathize that "Nationals" with the size and scope of the meet is not the most conducive to swimming fast. I also feel with the size of the meet and the vast amount of USMS registered swimmers that participate in it, regardless of level of eliteness, makes it a lot more fun and interactive.
I myself would not look forward to Nationals being 500 of the most "elite" level swimmers. It would turn out to be the same 500 people each time, for the most part. With 2,000 to 3,000 swimmers coming to nationals each year, there is always the opportunity to make new friends, meet so many diverse people and still have great competition.
One idea that I believe has been discussed before (I am new to this), is to make a SCM meet sanctioned and sponsored by USMS that has a championship format. Prelims/Finals and seeding not by age group, but by seed times. With this type of meet, we could have some great racing, world records and FINA world rankings at stake.
This meet could be hosted in December before the holidays and have strict qualifying times. I see something similar to what USS does with the US Open in December.
Just a thought....
I am sorry Meg, that people have made others feel nationals is supposed to be an exclusive event. It is the "USMS National Championships" but when the rubber meets the road, the true National Championships are the top 10 lists published at the end of each season.
I can understand and empathize that "Nationals" with the size and scope of the meet is not the most conducive to swimming fast. I also feel with the size of the meet and the vast amount of USMS registered swimmers that participate in it, regardless of level of eliteness, makes it a lot more fun and interactive.
I myself would not look forward to Nationals being 500 of the most "elite" level swimmers. It would turn out to be the same 500 people each time, for the most part. With 2,000 to 3,000 swimmers coming to nationals each year, there is always the opportunity to make new friends, meet so many diverse people and still have great competition.
One idea that I believe has been discussed before (I am new to this), is to make a SCM meet sanctioned and sponsored by USMS that has a championship format. Prelims/Finals and seeding not by age group, but by seed times. With this type of meet, we could have some great racing, world records and FINA world rankings at stake.
This meet could be hosted in December before the holidays and have strict qualifying times. I see something similar to what USS does with the US Open in December.
Just a thought....
