I highly recommend it. I've done it at my last 2 Nationals and enjoyed it very much. Just the access to the food makes it worthwhile but in FL the A/C was a godsend. Usually there is a special indicator or tag for your credentials to get into the hospitality room. All the other swimmers can see you are a Gold Metal Sponsor, too. Makes you feel kinda special and the money goes to a good cause anyway.
I highly recommend it. I've done it at my last 2 Nationals and enjoyed it very much. Just the access to the food makes it worthwhile but in FL the A/C was a godsend. Usually there is a special indicator or tag for your credentials to get into the hospitality room. All the other swimmers can see you are a Gold Metal Sponsor, too. Makes you feel kinda special and the money goes to a good cause anyway.