Olympic competition at the Water Cube began on Saturday 9th August.
My first shift was Sunday 10th August.
Our training definitely prepared me for the job I had to do but I did not expect the atmosphere to be so intense.
In the first week of competition, the aquatics program is incredibly busy.
Our “red shirts” (ONS Reporters and Managers) have done their best to create a successful roster which has worked well for us so far.
Our shifts have been hectic but, compared to my peers at other venues, there are relatively short.
I finally received a pair of uniform pants.
They are still one size smaller than I requested but at least I can somewhat look the part now.
The food and the times it is served has been a problem for our team.
To have the opportunity to leave the office within twenty minutes of the last race to get to lunch is a fantasy - especially when it takes at least a twenty minute wait in line to be served.
The food is quite honestly, disgusting.
I’m not fussy with food, and love eating Chinese food, but every meal I have had at my venue has consisted primarily of plain boiled rice.
The last three shifts though, our team hasn’t even made it to the meal room in the allocated serving period.
The option of sandwiches and fruit delivered to the office would have been of great assistance.
Thankfully we stockpiled a mountain of muesli bars and other assorted snacks to get us through.
This has been an incredibly long, but very rewarding, fun and memorable week.
This morning saw the last session of the Swimming so I am looking forward to a less intense week ahead with the Diving and the Synchronised Swimming.
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