2008 SCY Nationals
Austin, TX
May 1 - 4, 2008
Searchable Database
Individual Results
www.usms.org/.../meetsearch.php
realtime results
www.usms.org/.../
heat sheets and psyche sheets are up
www.usms.org/.../
Time Line:
www.usms.org/.../timeline.pdf
Wednesday April 30th the swim center will be available for
USMS swimmers to use from 3 pm to 7 pm
tip: I recommend for swimmers who've never swum in the swim center to
show up a day or two early early to get used to turning on the bulkhead walls
The official UT site for 2008 SCY Nats Info is:
www.tsc.utexas.edu/.../
Qual times
www.usms.org/.../scnats08nqt.pdf
here's the link to where to stay and dine and things to do while you're in Austin
forums.usms.org/showthread.php
hotels
www.tsc.utexas.edu/.../hotels.pdf
Ann Nellis, Meet Director
512 471 7703
meet.admin@austin.utexas.edu
order of events
Day 1
1000 Free
1650 Free
Day 2
400 IM
50 Fly
200 Back
100 ***
50 Free
200 Mixed Free Relay
Day 3
500 Free (Women)
100 IM
200 Fly
100 Back
50 ***
200 Free
200 Mixed Medley Relay
200 Free Relay
Day 4
500 Free (Men)
200 ***
100 Fly
50 Back
200 IM
100 Free
200 Medley Relay
Former Member
Isn't there some honor in being DFL? :rofl:
I mean, someone is going to be DFL in every event. I may well end up DFL in one of my 3 events, as I will be 5 months short of an age-up, but I am really looking forward to partying in Texas!:drink:
Not ashamed, getting beat is "so what" if I PB, and it would be awesome to meet all and watch the pantheon of USMS compete...but to spend I guesstimate $2000 on flight, food, room and partying for a meet I didn't really qualify for...hmmm tough sell indoors.
Seems like my revenue stream is about to dry up too...which doesn't help at all, though I can train more!
Now, if this were in Vegas. . .
...now, if you were going....:banana:
;) :bump:
It shouldn't be $2000--otherwise I wouldn't go. Is this counting the fam?
hehe you haven't seen me party!! Possibly Family too but it's all doubtful now...
...now, if you were going....:banana:
;) :bump:
:party2:
Imagine swimming/ competing after a few nights in Vegas! I think they'd need to have slower QT times!
Speaking of which, I had a friend of mine run a marathon race in Vegas after a night of gambling and partying with the minister of his church. :laugh2:
Ande brings up an interesting point about the bulkhead at the UT swim center. It is very solid but one thing I notice is that it's a little hard to judge your distance upon approach.
thats why I swim backstroke, as long as the flags are regulation, all is well. :applaud:
The events I want to swim are in Sunday the last day - can I arrive Sat and still check in.
And will we be able to to practice Sat. evening?
I believe you should be ok with a late arrival.
They'll have warmup all day during the meet, and though I can't speak for TXLAquatics, most buildings usually are open for 30-60 minutes after the conclusion of the last heat of the day for warmup/warmdown.
BUMP!
Just made hotel reservations. Now I'm going to pray I don't have my regularly scheduled bout of sinusitis/bronchitis in April.
Bummer about the bulkhead. I can't get there 2 days early to practice! lol. I hope the pool is open Thursday after the distance events. I'll be on a plane during those of course.
Where's everyone staying? What are we doing for our blowout forum bash?
saw this on Hotwire today
3.5-star hotel in Downtown Austin and Town Lake Area
This distinctive establishment offers comfortable rooms, personal service and some upscale features.
Downtown Austin and Town Lake Area
Tour the state capitol, hit the music clubs on famed Sixth Street, and dine out on local or international fare.
$106 per room per night
