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Losers who daydream and miss their heat

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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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  • Originally posted by dorothyrde Meg, I understand what you are saying about the difference between rules and policy for the meet. But if it is in the meet information, than isn't it a "rule" for the meet. We had a different visiting ref for a meet that was adamant we could not do deck adds because we did not put that wording in the meet information that deck adds could be done. Normally, I was loosey goosey about it, because coaches do forget swimmers or mess up on events, and since it is for the swimmers, as long as it is done before positive checkin is closed, I have no issues. This ref said, no, but said just put it in your meet information next time...which we are. Dorothy, sorry I wasn't clear. Yes, it is a rule for the meet. It's just that if you want to change it, it makes a difference whether it's a rule in the rule book or meet policy. Matt, I will try to stop being silly now.
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  • Originally posted by dorothyrde Meg, I understand what you are saying about the difference between rules and policy for the meet. But if it is in the meet information, than isn't it a "rule" for the meet. We had a different visiting ref for a meet that was adamant we could not do deck adds because we did not put that wording in the meet information that deck adds could be done. Normally, I was loosey goosey about it, because coaches do forget swimmers or mess up on events, and since it is for the swimmers, as long as it is done before positive checkin is closed, I have no issues. This ref said, no, but said just put it in your meet information next time...which we are. Dorothy, sorry I wasn't clear. Yes, it is a rule for the meet. It's just that if you want to change it, it makes a difference whether it's a rule in the rule book or meet policy. Matt, I will try to stop being silly now.
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