I was just looking over the schedule for long course nationals in Auburn, AL and I see the 800 and 1500 are on the same day, as were the 1000 & mile in Mesa. Please have one race at the beginning of the meet and one at the end of the meet so distance swimmers can do all their races, thanks!
I'm swimming at Canadian Nationals this weekend. There are 1200 swimmers entered in the meet. Not only can you swim both the 800 and 1500 free, the first and last days of the meet respectively, you can swim 8 events over the 4 day meet. There are two 25 meter pools and very reasonable timeline.
Let's find a way to offer both events for qualified distance swimmers. Tighten the qualifying standards. It is our national championship. Why should everyone feel entitled to swim the 800/1000 or the 1500/1650 at this meet. There are plenty of other meets that offer these events.
I'm swimming at Canadian Nationals this weekend. There are 1200 swimmers entered in the meet. Not only can you swim both the 800 and 1500 free, the first and last days of the meet respectively, you can swim 8 events over the 4 day meet. There are two 25 meter pools and very reasonable timeline.
Let's find a way to offer both events for qualified distance swimmers. Tighten the qualifying standards. It is our national championship. Why should everyone feel entitled to swim the 800/1000 or the 1500/1650 at this meet. There are plenty of other meets that offer these events.
