Ahhh this one got me thinking. Been a few, so here's a few:

- Old Melbourne Aquatic Centre, Melbourne. Was torn down years ago, probably because it was putting too much chlorine into the Yarra River. Had tiles made of recycled razor blades, so your knees, hips and elbows bled after every game. Had my second nationals there, loved the venue with underwater viewing windows, tunnels everywhere, but it must have been the after party of the 93/94 nationals that sealed it in this list for me.

- Belmont Oasis Pool, WA. It's actually a crap pool (sorry WA folk), too chlorinated, weird shape, but it was site of the Australian team training camps for over a decade. I got pummelled by Arnie, Mike Gillespie, Bill Tanner and other legends here for many years, and brought down to earth many times. Trained until I near drowning most times. Won my first nationals at this pool. Wonderful memories and still hold this pool in awe.

- Education Department Pool, Hobart. Used to play here in the late 80's, early 90's. Had a concrete sloped bottom, open air and we played only in winter! Used to be freezing!!! Kind of surreal experience seeing the stars, or being rained or snowed on during a game. Was always a rush to get to the change rooms to cling onto the cylindrical heaters. Think it's closed down or downgraded now.

- Kilburne Aquatic Centre, NZ. My first Australian team experience. This pool was thought of as the best pool for uwh at the time. Was amazed how clear the water was when I first got in. Fast bottom, well set out - great pool!

- Hobart Aquatic Centre. Well it's my home pool... was involved in the planning of court layout, played and won my last worlds there ... fast and familiar.

Keith.