Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_97 (the_year INTEGER, playoffs VARCHAR, division VARCHAR)
### Question:
Which Year did not qualify for Playoffs, and had a Division smaller than 3?
### Answer:
SELECT SUM(the_year) FROM table_name_97 WHERE playoffs = "did not qualify" AND division < 3