I've read a few threads recently talking about Clovis. Most of it sounds very negative. I would just like to say that I recently swam in a masters meet there and had a wonderful experience. The pools are amazing and the meet organizers know exactly what they are doing. The weather is always warm, there are great restaurants and nice hotels. And if you want to swim fast--as far as I'm concerned, these pools can compete with Indy and Federal Way. If you don't mind driving you have Yosemite 2 1/2 hours away--well worth the drive.
As to nightlife ... who cares ... aren't we at Nationals to swim and swim fast??
I'll tell you who cares - just about everyone. Who wants to go to a national meet solely for swimming?
I guess I'm a simple man ... as long as there is a pool to compete in, a hotel to sleep in and restaurants to hang in with friends/family, I don't need much more.
For example, I loved having Nats in Austin -- esp. for the food / great outdoor eateries to hang in -- but I didn't begin to sample the clubs, bars, music scene, etc. that exist in that town of prodigious nightlife. Of course, I live up the street from some great nightlife here in Arizona and I don't partake of that either.
I will sometimes add some vacation time on after the meet if I have the time and the place is nice,but during the meet I don't appreciate distractions.
Nationals held in cities without decent alternative entertainment may suffer somewhat on attendance. Indy is a wonderful pool...... but hardly the playground of the western world. Clovis...... well...... hardly the the most beautiful part of California.
Some swim just to swim. Some need a reason to go..... :-)
John Smith
Only an Arizonan would think temps were pleasant when Nats were in Tempe. It was like 100 degrees!
That's our home field advantage :)
As long as you have sun and fluids, the human body can endure high temperatures. It's easier though when you have had several years to acclimate...
