I was planning on heading to Omaha for summer nationals and just noticed that the 400 free, 100 back, 200 free, and 200 IM are all on the same
day - Sunday. I think most folks that swim free also swim back and IM? This is a pretty heavy load for one day. Is this just me and couldn't these events be spread across other days where it would be more evenly spread?
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Nationals is unique in this regard. The rules state that one must request splits so that they may be submitted for top ten consideration; technically speaking, backstroke splits and all relay leadoffs must be requested before the event (so that the S&T judges can verify a legal backstroke finish or that the 2nd relay swimmer doesn't start in the water or otherwise interfere with the finish) while other split requests can be submitted anytime before the end of the meet.
Thanks for the info and contact here I will definitely look into this as I firm up my schedule of events for Omaha.
Nationals is unique in this regard. The rules state that one must request splits so that they may be submitted for top ten consideration; technically speaking, backstroke splits and all relay leadoffs must be requested before the event (so that the S&T judges can verify a legal backstroke finish or that the 2nd relay swimmer doesn't start in the water or otherwise interfere with the finish) while other split requests can be submitted anytime before the end of the meet.
Thanks for the info and contact here I will definitely look into this as I firm up my schedule of events for Omaha.
