To day is a day off for me so I do not know exactly what I am going to do, I was thinking of going into London but I am limited to where I can go as only the DLR is fully wheelchair accessible. All central London tube stations are not even accessible for me so I cannot go to Soho or Covent Garden where there are several vegetarian restaurants and cafes, though I can use buses it will take so long to get anywhere it would be a toil of a pleasure e.g it would take an hour from the hotel to get to covent Garden using tube and bus where as if I could walk or not require step free access then it would only be half-an-hour journey , so I may stay in Stratford and got to some of the events in the Aquatics and Water Polo venues, though I would like to have a decent vegetarian meal rather than the ones that are offered with either cheese or egg. There are a few places that do vegetarian dishes that do not contain cheese or eggs but the choice is limited.
Any one with a commentary earpiece from the Nationals at Gloucester should bring them as the can probably be used in the Aquatics centre, it will save you £5.
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Duet Finals
Last night I had to stay in the hotel as I had used up my battery power with my little exploration of the olympic park!
This morning I went and saw some of the diving and when I left the british diver was in 11th position which means that he could be in tonights final at 7:00pm. There was on more round in the event but I had to leave, so that I could get something to eat and change into my official uniform ready for the Synchro'. Some of the dive ware poor scoring as little as 3.5 though one diver did get a 9.5, yes they were Chinese, when I left they were in first and second place
Now to the important matter; the duet finals, the wining order was Russia, Spain then China wit GB holding on to 9th position. Personally I think that , Russia apart, most of the routines were swum to a higher standard than yesterday especially Spain who changed positions with China. Any one with Sky, Free-sat or cable would have been able to watch the event on TV, but TV cannot transmit the atmosphere that was there. I pity any one in the cheap seats as they would have missed the little nuances that made some of the routines really entertaining.
I liked the canadian routine as it did fit well with the music and it came across as a fun routine that they enjoyed doing. The Italian Duet did the same duet as they did in the test event and the mirrored action was again good. Jenna and Olivia put everything they had into their routine.
Tomorrow is a day off then it is back to it on Thursday with the Technical Teams then the final on Friday
This morning I went and saw some of the diving and when I left the british diver was in 11th position which means that he could be in tonights final at 7:00pm. There was on more round in the event but I had to leave, so that I could get something to eat and change into my official uniform ready for the Synchro'. Some of the dive ware poor scoring as little as 3.5 though one diver did get a 9.5, yes they were Chinese, when I left they were in first and second place
Now to the important matter; the duet finals, the wining order was Russia, Spain then China wit GB holding on to 9th position. Personally I think that , Russia apart, most of the routines were swum to a higher standard than yesterday especially Spain who changed positions with China. Any one with Sky, Free-sat or cable would have been able to watch the event on TV, but TV cannot transmit the atmosphere that was there. I pity any one in the cheap seats as they would have missed the little nuances that made some of the routines really entertaining.
I liked the canadian routine as it did fit well with the music and it came across as a fun routine that they enjoyed doing. The Italian Duet did the same duet as they did in the test event and the mirrored action was again good. Jenna and Olivia put everything they had into their routine.
Tomorrow is a day off then it is back to it on Thursday with the Technical Teams then the final on Friday
Monday, 6 August 2012
Duet Preliminaries (free program)
I put in a spelling test yesterday did anyone spot it?
Has any one managed to watch the event on TV? if you have then you should have seen someone you know!
I had a wonder round part of the Olympic Park this morning though I cannot go into any venue. other than the Aquatics. the closest venues to the Aquatics are the Athletics and WaterPolo, other arenas are a fair distance away though they are easily accessible by following the signs but be prepared for a good walk. there are plenty of refreshment outlets so you will not starve or die of thirst as you perambulate around the site.
Today was the Free Routines for duet and today and yesterday's results are combined to find the 12 teams to swim tomorrow in the final. The provisional results are that Russia, China, and Spain are still in first, second, and third and GB in 9th position which means that the are in the final tomorrow. you can get the positions on the British Swimming Web site as they are updated constantly.
Again some good routines the Canadian duet were especially entertaining though the Russian duet was the same as they swam at the test event it still came across as fresh their final preliminary score was 196.6 only 3.4 below a perfect score I think that Spain has done a slight alteration to the one they used at the test event. China was not as entertaining but the precision of movement and synchronisation were excellent.
As I said in my last blog from the test event television cannot do justice to the top teams as you cannot see the amount of travel in the routines but with the overhead camera you will be able to see the patterns better than I could. Any one with 3D television would have been in for a treat if it was shown in 3D. Another innovation that can show the sport off better is the shots taken at the surface of the water and showing both above and below water at the same time.
Roll on tomorrow and see what Jenna and Olivia can do
Has any one managed to watch the event on TV? if you have then you should have seen someone you know!
I had a wonder round part of the Olympic Park this morning though I cannot go into any venue. other than the Aquatics. the closest venues to the Aquatics are the Athletics and WaterPolo, other arenas are a fair distance away though they are easily accessible by following the signs but be prepared for a good walk. there are plenty of refreshment outlets so you will not starve or die of thirst as you perambulate around the site.
Today was the Free Routines for duet and today and yesterday's results are combined to find the 12 teams to swim tomorrow in the final. The provisional results are that Russia, China, and Spain are still in first, second, and third and GB in 9th position which means that the are in the final tomorrow. you can get the positions on the British Swimming Web site as they are updated constantly.
Again some good routines the Canadian duet were especially entertaining though the Russian duet was the same as they swam at the test event it still came across as fresh their final preliminary score was 196.6 only 3.4 below a perfect score I think that Spain has done a slight alteration to the one they used at the test event. China was not as entertaining but the precision of movement and synchronisation were excellent.
As I said in my last blog from the test event television cannot do justice to the top teams as you cannot see the amount of travel in the routines but with the overhead camera you will be able to see the patterns better than I could. Any one with 3D television would have been in for a treat if it was shown in 3D. Another innovation that can show the sport off better is the shots taken at the surface of the water and showing both above and below water at the same time.
Roll on tomorrow and see what Jenna and Olivia can do
Sunday, 5 August 2012
Olympic duet preliminaries.
Today was the first day of the synchro at the Olympics. 24 duets with Russia, China and Spain in first three positions, GB are 8th or 9th. Tomorrow we do it all again with the free duets. Then on Tuesday the finals.
The standard is high most duets were in the 80's but Spain scorer 96.00 China 96.1 Russia 97+
The timing and execution of the routines was very good to excellent, the GB duet was fast and I could not see much wrong with it though I did see some errors in synchronisation. The cheer that went up when they came onto the poolside was deafening it was so loud that I could hardly hear the announcer!
The atmosphere is great and the crowds make it great to just be here. As the hotel is close to the Athletics it is possible to here when a GB athlete has won. It is possible to visit the Olympic Park but there is an entry fee. As I am typing this blog I can here the games makers giving instructions to the crowds trying to get to and from the park
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The standard is high most duets were in the 80's but Spain scorer 96.00 China 96.1 Russia 97+
The timing and execution of the routines was very good to excellent, the GB duet was fast and I could not see much wrong with it though I did see some errors in synchronisation. The cheer that went up when they came onto the poolside was deafening it was so loud that I could hardly hear the announcer!
The atmosphere is great and the crowds make it great to just be here. As the hotel is close to the Athletics it is possible to here when a GB athlete has won. It is possible to visit the Olympic Park but there is an entry fee. As I am typing this blog I can here the games makers giving instructions to the crowds trying to get to and from the park
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Saturday, 4 August 2012
Olympics (day one)
I have collected my uniform and accreditation so I now feel that I have "arrived". Great fun I had, first the transport sent to take us to the Uniform Distribution and Accreditation Centre could not take me, so I had to use the Docklands Light Railway and was told to go to the wrong way in the station. To return to the Hotel the sent me a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle which was refused entry onto the Olympic Park! everything was quickly sorted and I was dropped off at Stratford International Station which is next to my hotel. To night I am attending a Gala Dinner at the Natural History Museum for all the FINA officials at the Olympics. As someone else brought my uniform back to the hotel I will not be able to send a photo' to day but I will try to do so before Sunday
Friday, 3 August 2012
Olympics (day one)
I have collected my uniform and accreditation so I now feel that I have "arrived". Great fun I had, first the transport sent to take us to the Uniform Distribution and Accreditation Centre could not take me, so I had to use the Docklands Light Railway and was told to go to the wrong way in the station. To return to the Hotel the sent me a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle which was refused entry onto the Olympic Park! everything was quickly sorted and I was dropped off at Stratford International Station which is next to my hotel. To night I am attending a Gala Dinner at the Natural History Museum for all the FINA officials at the Olympics. As someone else brought my uniform back to the hotel I will not be able to send a photo' to day but I will try to do so before Sunday
Thursday, 2 August 2012
Olympics
On the train to London will arrive in Stratford at 14:10 then straight to the hotel to book in and meet up with the other officials no doubt. The rest of the day is my own as I'm do not collect my "uniform" until tomorrow. I will try and post a photograph of me in it tomorrow. on Friday I will be attending a gala dinner for all FINA officials.
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