In the Nationals Forum their has been discussion about the decision to swim 200s at Nats by time only and not by age groups. forums.usms.org/showthread.php .Here is your chance to register your opinion for future reference.
I think this timeline dilemma could be solved by imposing National cut times (by age group and gender of course). This isn't unheard of in the swim world, it happens at almost every big meet around the US and world. This would make for a much more enjoyable meet for all; swimmers, coaches, spectators and especially those volunteering their time for us.
There are NQT's (National Qualifying Times) posted for every meet. They do go by age group and gender for each event at the meet. However, it doesn't sound like they are enforced. They do allow you to swim 3 events without qualifying, then you're supposed to qualify to swim more.
I attended just 1 nationals, when it was local, and I volunteered to help for most of the time I was there. If I couldn't swim, you'd lose yourself a volunteer, and I don't think I'm alone in that.
I'm not sure how exactly they seed for the NE SCM meet in Boston, but that's one meet that runs exceptionally well. I've done it twice. I'm by far not a fast swimmer, but I usually end up with a few guys around age seeded in my heat for the 400 free. Yea I do sometimes get to swim against some faster guys 20+ years older, but I'm used to that from local meets.
And I don't pay $1000 to travel and swim in a meet, I don't even think half that.
I think this timeline dilemma could be solved by imposing National cut times (by age group and gender of course). This isn't unheard of in the swim world, it happens at almost every big meet around the US and world. This would make for a much more enjoyable meet for all; swimmers, coaches, spectators and especially those volunteering their time for us.
There are NQT's (National Qualifying Times) posted for every meet. They do go by age group and gender for each event at the meet. However, it doesn't sound like they are enforced. They do allow you to swim 3 events without qualifying, then you're supposed to qualify to swim more.
I attended just 1 nationals, when it was local, and I volunteered to help for most of the time I was there. If I couldn't swim, you'd lose yourself a volunteer, and I don't think I'm alone in that.
I'm not sure how exactly they seed for the NE SCM meet in Boston, but that's one meet that runs exceptionally well. I've done it twice. I'm by far not a fast swimmer, but I usually end up with a few guys around age seeded in my heat for the 400 free. Yea I do sometimes get to swim against some faster guys 20+ years older, but I'm used to that from local meets.
And I don't pay $1000 to travel and swim in a meet, I don't even think half that.
