I read that LC Nationals would be at the Woodlands (Texas) next year. While I am happy that the meet is in my backyard, that pool has one significant flaw. The shallow end is only 3 feet deep which causes the blocks to be only 18 inches or so off the water (on that end).
The Woodlands typically uses the shallow end as the start end for 50's so that timers do not have to move. I know this is just anecdotal, but my personal experiences have been poor. From the same meet: I went a 25.6 from the shallow end and then 25.0 from the deep (leading off a relay) in 2001. In 2002 26.0, 25.3 (again leading off a relay) and even back in 1997 I went a 25.5 anchoring a relay from the shallow end, and then a 25.5 in the regular event from the deep end.
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Kirk is right, Dec.2 is the date (it fluctuates between last weekend in Nov. & first in Dec.). But why would anyone go to scenic (no!) Federal Way twice, rather than Nanaimo? We have a newer, 52m bulkheaded pool with three waterslides to choose from while you frolic between events, sauna, steam room and large whirlpool, plus an immediate social after the meet with good grub (free). If any of the forum posters actually show up, I would treat them to genuine Vancouver Island craft brews afterwards. Offer void in North Carolina and San Diego.
Kirk is right, Dec.2 is the date (it fluctuates between last weekend in Nov. & first in Dec.). But why would anyone go to scenic (no!) Federal Way twice, rather than Nanaimo? We have a newer, 52m bulkheaded pool with three waterslides to choose from while you frolic between events, sauna, steam room and large whirlpool, plus an immediate social after the meet with good grub (free). If any of the forum posters actually show up, I would treat them to genuine Vancouver Island craft brews afterwards. Offer void in North Carolina and San Diego.
