OK......got to give some huge kudos to the Coral Springs group for hosting possibly the best USMS nationals I've attended. No direspect to others tha have hosted.....but these guys went to a new level!
- Having a Starbucks van parked in front of the facility the entrie meet and providing the coffee in the hospitality tent.....come on folks it doesn't get any better!
- Except that they also had hooked up with Outback Steakhouse!!! Tip to all swimmers at future nationals DO NOT become a gold medal sponosor or meet volunteer......that way all the incredible food provided will be left to me! OK...I did have to fight with Bill Volkening for the Penne Vodka.....and watch your fingers around Laura Winslow when the pizza comes out.....but no one went hungry!
- Oh....and lets not forget the tennis center beer garden where the Colorado Team held down the fort each afternoon.....bunch of wussies afraid to drink with us I'd guess! Actaully I think Mark Gill had a manicure or facial or make-up prep scheduled each day at that time so he gets a pass......At least Clay was man enough to show up!
- Come to think of it.....given our kick as.. womens team who not only won the meet but out drank any man who dared to show, if I was from another team I'd stay away as well!
Great meet....Great people!!
Bill,
Good point and Laura....I think she scared the heck out of the some of the age group swimmers who tried to cut in front of her!
I do have to say that meeting the Russian contingent was a blast! However getting a bear hug Evgeny right after the 50 fly scared the heck out of me......the vodka he gave me after the meet more than made up for it......and they we're hilarious!
Geek......you missed it......the russians warm up in flowered
g-string speedo's.....perfect cover for the next USMS mag!
Bill,
Good point and Laura....I think she scared the heck out of the some of the age group swimmers who tried to cut in front of her!
I do have to say that meeting the Russian contingent was a blast! However getting a bear hug Evgeny right after the 50 fly scared the heck out of me......the vodka he gave me after the meet more than made up for it......and they we're hilarious!
Geek......you missed it......the russians warm up in flowered
g-string speedo's.....perfect cover for the next USMS mag!
