Looking at all the discussion about where to host Nationals, I thought I would start a thread on your favorite or unusual pools that you have competed in.
There was a 50 meter pool in San Antonio Texas at the Lone Star Brewery. I believe it was spring fed and was surrounded on three sides by a pond. The meets used to be a favorite with the parents, because brewery tours and samples were available. It did not have much shade around the deck, but was a fast pool. Unfortunately it was closed when Stroh's bought Lone Star and moved the brewing operations.
The brewery is going to be redeveloped with with shopping, lofts, a health facility, and they are going to reopen the pool and beer garden area.
Once the University of Minnesota opened their new pool, it became my favorite. Cook Hall was a DUMP and I always hated swimming there! The new Natatorium opened in 1990 and was an instant hit. My college swam against the U every year and we also had the Gopher State Invite every December. The MIAC Conference Meet has been held there several times too.
Of course, 1999 Long Course Nationals was there as well. That was my first Masters Nationals and five of my six swims were very good.
Swam some fast times there for sure and thought the facility was top-notch. Have good memories of the place.
Once the University of Minnesota opened their new pool, it became my favorite. Cook Hall was a DUMP and I always hated swimming there! The new Natatorium opened in 1990 and was an instant hit. My college swam against the U every year and we also had the Gopher State Invite every December. The MIAC Conference Meet has been held there several times too.
Of course, 1999 Long Course Nationals was there as well. That was my first Masters Nationals and five of my six swims were very good.
Swam some fast times there for sure and thought the facility was top-notch. Have good memories of the place.
