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.
One of the gals I swam against in the 200 fly claimed an NQT in the event. I was dubious about her claim, since she actually swam 40 seconds slower than the time she seeded. When I asked her, she said she had not swum the event in years.
On the other hand, she did place in the event. (As did I, even though I didn't have an NQT.)
So, in the older age groups and less popular events, the NQT system is actually blocking people who would place in the event.
I still like the current system. If master swimming keeps growing, eventually we might have to kick out the slower swimmers (like me.)
Sue
One of the gals I swam against in the 200 fly claimed an NQT in the event. I was dubious about her claim, since she actually swam 40 seconds slower than the time she seeded. When I asked her, she said she had not swum the event in years.
On the other hand, she did place in the event. (As did I, even though I didn't have an NQT.)
So, in the older age groups and less popular events, the NQT system is actually blocking people who would place in the event.
I still like the current system. If master swimming keeps growing, eventually we might have to kick out the slower swimmers (like me.)
Sue
