In today's world, why is USMS nationals entry date 5 weeks before nationals? Our local Pac Masters championship meet (about 900 swimmers in 2010) entry's are dues after USMS nationals dead line. Our meet is 3 weeks before nationals.
I think that if it's numbers that the host needs (which makes perfect sense for planning), then have people sign up by an early date. But it would be REALLY helpful, if entry times could be entered later, maybe 2 weeks before the meet? I don't think too many people would have a problem with this?
I for one, because of inconsistent training, never know what-the-heck times to enter. I have my best estimates after our championship meet in April. March deadlines don't help me at all.
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I think that if it's numbers that the host needs (which makes perfect sense for planning), then have people sign up by an early date. But it would be REALLY helpful, if entry times could be entered later, maybe 2 weeks before the meet? I don't think too many people would have a problem with this?
I for one, because of inconsistent training, never know what-the-heck times to enter. I have my best estimates after our championship meet in April. March deadlines don't help me at all.
:2cents:
