A new policy for BPR scratches at our home meets was discussed at our November 2007 Board Meeting.  Our club has to pay a fee to AMS for all entries including scratches, so the Board decided to modify our policy as follows:

"Beginning in January 2008, any BPR swimmer who scratches from an event at a BPR-hosted meet without approval from a BPR coach will be charged the normal entry fee for each event scratched the same as any other meet.  Coaches will approve scratches only for verified illness or injury."