Will the rule ever change that regular teams compete against each other at Nationals? By this I mean that whole states (Colorado, Illinois, etc) come together as a team once a year. What about us "little" guys that always compete together (and work out at the same pool all year round)?
Why can't these huge "state" teams stay small and just be in the small or medium divisions like the rest of us?
(In my humble opinion- it's very humble- I don't see relays as a reason for this). Many teams don't have enough people for relays... that's the way it is.
Originally posted by Karen Duggan
(In my humble opinion- it's very humble- I don't see relays as a reason for this). Many teams don't have enough people for relays... that's the way it is.
I do see relays as being enough reason. ;) Not just for Nationals... Any "away" meet is only likely to draw a few swimmers from IL, why not let them band together for relays? At LCN in Cleveland, relays gave me a chance to talk to swimmers I see a lot, but normally don't socialize with.
In any case, do you really want more teams in the medium/small categories, when there are so few in the large size? (Also, there are still several "independent" Illinois teams going to Nationals, so they have decided to follow your route.)
Originally posted by Karen Duggan
(In my humble opinion- it's very humble- I don't see relays as a reason for this). Many teams don't have enough people for relays... that's the way it is.
I do see relays as being enough reason. ;) Not just for Nationals... Any "away" meet is only likely to draw a few swimmers from IL, why not let them band together for relays? At LCN in Cleveland, relays gave me a chance to talk to swimmers I see a lot, but normally don't socialize with.
In any case, do you really want more teams in the medium/small categories, when there are so few in the large size? (Also, there are still several "independent" Illinois teams going to Nationals, so they have decided to follow your route.)
