I was responding to the several posts where people were saying that they know of people who won't go to Nationals because they feel are too slow, won't score points, etc. This would be a way to encourage more participation.
I thought USMS was about encouraging participation. What is the purpose of Nationals, exactly,'Geek? It's sure not about the VERY BEST competing, because most of the very best don't enter!!!! It's about who shows up at any given time on any given day.
I could personally care less what place I get if I do a really good time that I'm happy with. I've won Nationals with crappy times and got 3rd place with a life best time! It really does come down to personal satisfaction. Now, I'm not going to lie and say I don't pick up medals, because I'm looking at dozens right now hanging next to the moose collection (stuffed, not real). I do like the hardware, but it's the times that I remember.
In flights, the points wouldn't have to be the same. The top flight could be more points than the lower flight...
I was responding to the several posts where people were saying that they know of people who won't go to Nationals because they feel are too slow, won't score points, etc. This would be a way to encourage more participation.
I thought USMS was about encouraging participation. What is the purpose of Nationals, exactly,'Geek? It's sure not about the VERY BEST competing, because most of the very best don't enter!!!! It's about who shows up at any given time on any given day.
I could personally care less what place I get if I do a really good time that I'm happy with. I've won Nationals with crappy times and got 3rd place with a life best time! It really does come down to personal satisfaction. Now, I'm not going to lie and say I don't pick up medals, because I'm looking at dozens right now hanging next to the moose collection (stuffed, not real). I do like the hardware, but it's the times that I remember.
In flights, the points wouldn't have to be the same. The top flight could be more points than the lower flight...
