Just noticed the schedule for Austin

Warmups are from 7:30-8:30 with the meet starting at 8:35 a.m. Every other USMS Nationals I recall attending had the events starting at 8:00.

0 Jim Clemmons over 17 years ago

Good, I prefer starting later even though I know it means ending later.
0 knelson over 17 years ago

I agree. Especially for those of us coming from Pacific time.
0 Former Member over 17 years ago

Yup, that means an extra 35 minutes at the bar the night(s) before!
0 Former Member over 17 years ago

I am on the Championship Committee, and if I remember correctly, I believe the reason for the late start was to accomodate an early swim practice for those swimmers that have qualified to attend Olympic Trials.
0 ande over 17 years ago

austin bars close at 2 am ande Yup, that means an extra 35 minutes at the bar the night(s) before!
0 Big AL over 17 years ago

I'll take it... just as long as they don't drop my 6th event because the meet is now running long. :rant3:
0 Former Member over 17 years ago

Forget the start time, I want to watch the practice!!!
0 Jeff Commings over 17 years ago

I believe the reason for the late start was to accomodate an early swim practice for those swimmers that have qualified to attend Olympic Trials. Oh, good. Then Susan von der Lippe can get some extra yards in!
0 Former Member over 17 years ago

Forget the start time, I want to watch the practice!!! I'm with Bill! Start the meet when you like, I want to be a spectator at practice.:cheerleader: