It's on the AZ LSMC website (see www.azlmsc.org/events.htm), but I'm not 100% sure. My only hesitation is that I know the Masters' team that works out there (Brophy Masters) is going through some "ownership/pool space challenges" as Paul mentioned in another forum thread. You might want to ping Doug Adamavich to see if its 100% confirmed, especially if you're considering coming out.
The date came directly from Coach Mark Rankin, the only thing they are missing is a sanction number. They should have that shortly as well as a link for the meet sign-up. From what Coach Mark said, they are fine with their facility for "a while" so they should be fine. What the long-term holds for the team and facility is an open question but they have weathered a lot over the last ten years so I expect Brophy/Phoenix Swim Club to remain.
The facility is quite nice (www.brophysportscampus.org/.../index.html) and very close to excellent hotels, restaurants, spas, entertainment, etc. Deep pool throughout. I used to train there, but haven't competed there in awhile. My daughter swims her brains out, though, whenever she's at that pool so it's got some good mojo as far as my family is concerned.
I will echo that, the pool is fantastic and the facility is a great place for a meet. It is surrounded by grass and trees, making it tolerable even in the middle of the summer. The water is clear and clean too, great place to swim.
One caveat: the locker rooms (I can only speak for the men's) completely suck (unless they've revamped them since November when I was last there).
I was there on Sunday and the locker room (men's that is) still suck. That is one aspect of that facility that baffles me, great location, great pool, great surroundings, great team heritage, awful locker rooms...
The point is, this would be a great training meet for Fresno. Especially for you East Coast/Central folks since you will get used to swimming outside in the sun on Pacific Time. See you there?
It's on the AZ LSMC website (see www.azlmsc.org/events.htm), but I'm not 100% sure. My only hesitation is that I know the Masters' team that works out there (Brophy Masters) is going through some "ownership/pool space challenges" as Paul mentioned in another forum thread. You might want to ping Doug Adamavich to see if its 100% confirmed, especially if you're considering coming out.
The date came directly from Coach Mark Rankin, the only thing they are missing is a sanction number. They should have that shortly as well as a link for the meet sign-up. From what Coach Mark said, they are fine with their facility for "a while" so they should be fine. What the long-term holds for the team and facility is an open question but they have weathered a lot over the last ten years so I expect Brophy/Phoenix Swim Club to remain.
The facility is quite nice (www.brophysportscampus.org/.../index.html) and very close to excellent hotels, restaurants, spas, entertainment, etc. Deep pool throughout. I used to train there, but haven't competed there in awhile. My daughter swims her brains out, though, whenever she's at that pool so it's got some good mojo as far as my family is concerned.
I will echo that, the pool is fantastic and the facility is a great place for a meet. It is surrounded by grass and trees, making it tolerable even in the middle of the summer. The water is clear and clean too, great place to swim.
One caveat: the locker rooms (I can only speak for the men's) completely suck (unless they've revamped them since November when I was last there).
I was there on Sunday and the locker room (men's that is) still suck. That is one aspect of that facility that baffles me, great location, great pool, great surroundings, great team heritage, awful locker rooms...
The point is, this would be a great training meet for Fresno. Especially for you East Coast/Central folks since you will get used to swimming outside in the sun on Pacific Time. See you there?
