Is the sixth event usually allowed for SC Nationals or is it usually dropped?
I entered SCY Nationals in 2008 and recall that the sixth event was allowed. When I entered LC Nationals this past summer, I noticed that the sixth event was dropped.
The reason I am wondering is that I have registered for Nationals and now regret having chosen one of my events as the sixth event. I would like to change which event I would like designated as the sixth event, but wonder if I can do so after already registering. If the sixth event is routinely allowed at SC Nats, I just won't worry about it.
Well, then you're not paying very close attention :blush:. The sixth event has not been dropped for any of the last 10 SCY national championships from 2000-2009. I didn't check further back than that, because I don't have that information from back then. The largest of the 10 most recent SCY meets had 1922 swimmers (ASU, 2003). Since the GA Tech pool has 10 lanes, it has a better chance of accommodating a large entry pool. You never know, though - it is all dependent on the distribution of events by the swimmers who have entered.
Elise, if you want to change your 6th event designation, just send me the details via PM and I'll make it happen. Be sure to send this before the entries close on April 15. Once the sixth event ruling is made, you can't change your sixth event designation. Even if you're betting that the sixth event won't be dropped, it's a good idea to set your sixth event designation appropriately.
Thanks, Jim! I will do so.
Well, then you're not paying very close attention :blush:. The sixth event has not been dropped for any of the last 10 SCY national championships from 2000-2009. I didn't check further back than that, because I don't have that information from back then. The largest of the 10 most recent SCY meets had 1922 swimmers (ASU, 2003). Since the GA Tech pool has 10 lanes, it has a better chance of accommodating a large entry pool. You never know, though - it is all dependent on the distribution of events by the swimmers who have entered.
Elise, if you want to change your 6th event designation, just send me the details via PM and I'll make it happen. Be sure to send this before the entries close on April 15. Once the sixth event ruling is made, you can't change your sixth event designation. Even if you're betting that the sixth event won't be dropped, it's a good idea to set your sixth event designation appropriately.
Thanks, Jim! I will do so.
