Would people be willing to share some info on past meets? I'm interested in going to nationals in '04, and it will be a first for me. I'd like to hear about different things---when do you usually arrive, a day before, two? What is your schedule for the day (as far as arriving at the pool, warmups, swimming your event, afterwards, etc.)? Anything anyone would be willing to share would be wonderful! Thanks!
Indy is a good place to be. Good pool, restaurants, reasonable hotels, plus they have experience running meets. I saw their list of hotels and think they are a little high-priced this year so you should check for better prices online. If you are coming from far away, Southwest Airlines flies there.
I usually get there one day ahead then I can warm up in the competition pool- swim, do some starts, turns and maybe avoid the crowded pool the next morning. I just kind of get settled in.
The timeline at Nationals varies. Indy usually draws a pretty large crowd. You will have a pool to warm up in before your events, although sometimes it is the diving well. Massage is always available-usually $1.00 per minute but last time in Indy, I think they may have used students and asked for donations but there were also LMT's available.
That's all I can think of right now.
Indy is a good place to be. Good pool, restaurants, reasonable hotels, plus they have experience running meets. I saw their list of hotels and think they are a little high-priced this year so you should check for better prices online. If you are coming from far away, Southwest Airlines flies there.
I usually get there one day ahead then I can warm up in the competition pool- swim, do some starts, turns and maybe avoid the crowded pool the next morning. I just kind of get settled in.
The timeline at Nationals varies. Indy usually draws a pretty large crowd. You will have a pool to warm up in before your events, although sometimes it is the diving well. Massage is always available-usually $1.00 per minute but last time in Indy, I think they may have used students and asked for donations but there were also LMT's available.
That's all I can think of right now.
