Rules on Pacing

I don't think theres a problem with NT seeds unless it becomes obnoxious (i.e. an entire team swimming NT seeds). Some people swim better when they're well ahead in a race with clean water on the sides. NT seeding would be a way to ensure that. There are probably some legit cases for NTs: with beginner/novice swimmers, for example. But by and large, no. And entering NT just to get clean water is fairly reprehensible, IMO. Pool time is a precious commodity, and costs money. Plus I don't like to be at a meet any longer than necessary. I am swimming at a meet this weekend where they will probably have to say "no" to most deck entries because we are bumping right up against the allowed timeline for our event. Obvious sandbagging or incorrectly entering NTs lengthen the timeline, and are unsportsmanlike to boot (IMO). But this is a little off the original thread topic so I'll subside for now... :hijack:

I don't think theres a problem with NT seeds unless it becomes obnoxious (i.e. an entire team swimming NT seeds). Some people swim better when they're well ahead in a race with clean water on the sides. NT seeding would be a way to ensure that. There are probably some legit cases for NTs: with beginner/novice swimmers, for example. But by and large, no. And entering NT just to get clean water is fairly reprehensible, IMO. Pool time is a precious commodity, and costs money. Plus I don't like to be at a meet any longer than necessary. I am swimming at a meet this weekend where they will probably have to say "no" to most deck entries because we are bumping right up against the allowed timeline for our event. Obvious sandbagging or incorrectly entering NTs lengthen the timeline, and are unsportsmanlike to boot (IMO). But this is a little off the original thread topic so I'll subside for now... :hijack: