What are your thoughts about teams combining for out of LMSC meets (not nationals) and not competing as the same team within the LMSC.
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If it is true, as previous posts seem to indicate, that the main determining factor in winning a trophy (or banner in this case) is living near to where Nationals are held, perhaps it does make sense to scrap them altogether.
I still like the idea of using scores like the FINA world cup and championships because it gives you a result that is independent of how other swimmers do (unlike position points) and independent of event (unlike times). Seems more in keeping with the USMS mission and general spirit of masters swimming.
If it is true, as previous posts seem to indicate, that the main determining factor in winning a trophy (or banner in this case) is living near to where Nationals are held, perhaps it does make sense to scrap them altogether.
I still like the idea of using scores like the FINA world cup and championships because it gives you a result that is independent of how other swimmers do (unlike position points) and independent of event (unlike times). Seems more in keeping with the USMS mission and general spirit of masters swimming.
