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Competition is a Good Servant, but a Poor Master
This discussion paper is not saying competition is bad; however, it is acknowledging that too many competitions can inhibit athlete development.
As well, not enough competition hinders development; therefore, each sport, through their Long-Term Development (LTD), must find the optimal number of competitions at each stage