I propose a rule change for the championship committee. If someone misses their heat at USMS Nationals due to general stupidity and day dreaming, they should be allowed to swim in an open lane in that same event.
John Smith
(2006 psuedo champion, 50yd back)
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Former Member
Originally posted by MegSmath
...allowing people to swim in an empty lane should be policy, not a rule.
Does the Championship Committee maintain a policy manual? If so, is it available to the general membership?
I've been looking for this so-called "rule" in the Rule Book, but I haven't found it. Could be it already is a policy.
By the way, I have jumped into empty lanes at local meets in the past. But I don't just jump in. First, I find the referee, state the problem and ask if I can stand by for an empty lane. Understanding the potential for administrative complications, I then offer to help inform the computer operator to make sure the results are correct. Referees usually appreciate that I understand how much I could foul things up with my request, and I've been allowed to swim if there's an empty lane. I try to remain calm, see the humor in the situation and get in the Referee's good graces. I also thank them more than once for trying to help.
I haven't tried this stunt at Nationals, though.
SB
Originally posted by MegSmath
...allowing people to swim in an empty lane should be policy, not a rule.
Does the Championship Committee maintain a policy manual? If so, is it available to the general membership?
I've been looking for this so-called "rule" in the Rule Book, but I haven't found it. Could be it already is a policy.
By the way, I have jumped into empty lanes at local meets in the past. But I don't just jump in. First, I find the referee, state the problem and ask if I can stand by for an empty lane. Understanding the potential for administrative complications, I then offer to help inform the computer operator to make sure the results are correct. Referees usually appreciate that I understand how much I could foul things up with my request, and I've been allowed to swim if there's an empty lane. I try to remain calm, see the humor in the situation and get in the Referee's good graces. I also thank them more than once for trying to help.
I haven't tried this stunt at Nationals, though.
SB
