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.
Meg,
I would have to assume that much of your feelings of dissapointment have come from my comments/opinions and for that I apologize as I have never felt that nationals should be an "elite" event.
What I have tried to propose is some way of maintianing a balance between the size of the meet and setting "reasonable" NQTs that help people set goals and train to acheive them. I've never stated a desire to create "optimal" conditions so that people such as myself or anyone else can swim faster, rather I would like to leave the meet at a resonable time to go out with friends (refer to my past posts regarding my pizza/beer diet).
The problem with NQT times is that they will always exclude someone, the question then becomes "what is fair"? I don't know the answer, hence my suggestion that maybe we set a NQT time and then have a "B" consideration time that allows anyone who wants to swim do so, as long as there is some cutoff.
Forums such as this never allow for the true expression of someones personality, sense of humor, etc. especially when it comes to sarcasm!
For the record: I very much enjoy masters and beleive that its actually working pretty well. I have no real concerns about NQTs, however I REALLY like a good debate! I also think that debates like this help to make events like nationals better, it provides a great place to discuss possible improvements and a chance to sorta get to know folks.
I hope that most people that are brave/bold enough to enter this forum do so with open minds, a lack of hostility and a strong sense of humor!
Meg,
I would have to assume that much of your feelings of dissapointment have come from my comments/opinions and for that I apologize as I have never felt that nationals should be an "elite" event.
What I have tried to propose is some way of maintianing a balance between the size of the meet and setting "reasonable" NQTs that help people set goals and train to acheive them. I've never stated a desire to create "optimal" conditions so that people such as myself or anyone else can swim faster, rather I would like to leave the meet at a resonable time to go out with friends (refer to my past posts regarding my pizza/beer diet).
The problem with NQT times is that they will always exclude someone, the question then becomes "what is fair"? I don't know the answer, hence my suggestion that maybe we set a NQT time and then have a "B" consideration time that allows anyone who wants to swim do so, as long as there is some cutoff.
Forums such as this never allow for the true expression of someones personality, sense of humor, etc. especially when it comes to sarcasm!
For the record: I very much enjoy masters and beleive that its actually working pretty well. I have no real concerns about NQTs, however I REALLY like a good debate! I also think that debates like this help to make events like nationals better, it provides a great place to discuss possible improvements and a chance to sorta get to know folks.
I hope that most people that are brave/bold enough to enter this forum do so with open minds, a lack of hostility and a strong sense of humor!
