- Dec 15, 2009
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This doesn't affect many people but it is still a rule whose logic I don't follow and am interested to see if anyone can explain its value to me. In individual competition, the age divisions are capped by the level restrictions of team competition, so that individuals competing as mini individuals can only throw up to level 3 skills. The logic behind it cannot be for the safety of the athletes and their bodies because the kids can register up to compete in the youth division, allowing them to throw level 4 or 5 skills.
I thought the purpose of individuals was in part to see where the athletes stood in comparison to others in their age group. It is a fantastic tool in helping individual athletes to refine performance and gain confidence. I guess I don't understand why we would put ankle weights on the fastest runners and then ask them to run the race.
Any thoughts?
I thought the purpose of individuals was in part to see where the athletes stood in comparison to others in their age group. It is a fantastic tool in helping individual athletes to refine performance and gain confidence. I guess I don't understand why we would put ankle weights on the fastest runners and then ask them to run the race.
Any thoughts?