So, now that we are on the countdown to May 09 - who is coming and what do you plan to swim?
This will be my first US Master's National meet, and it happens to be happening in my back yard (at least very close to where I grew up and swam USA club). Over is San Luis Obispo now, but it's a short hop, skip, and jump over the foothills to Clovis!
When would you put the open water swim? After? Does that discriminate against open water swimmers if it is after the meet is over with.
By the way, Clovis is offering an open water swim Monday after nationals so we may find out this year. In the spirit of cooperation, the Open Water Committee worked with the Championship Comittee to make this happen and for it to be the 1-mile national championship for 2009.
Mark, I like open water swimming just fine, as you know, but I think it complicates things to worry too much about it when trying to find a site for nationals. It should be a second (or third) consideration; if it works, that's great.
By the way, I really do appreciate the work you have done on the PR bid. It is nice to have options!
When would you put the open water swim? After? Does that discriminate against open water swimmers if it is after the meet is over with.
By the way, Clovis is offering an open water swim Monday after nationals so we may find out this year. In the spirit of cooperation, the Open Water Committee worked with the Championship Comittee to make this happen and for it to be the 1-mile national championship for 2009.
Mark, I like open water swimming just fine, as you know, but I think it complicates things to worry too much about it when trying to find a site for nationals. It should be a second (or third) consideration; if it works, that's great.
By the way, I really do appreciate the work you have done on the PR bid. It is nice to have options!
