Raw deal for swim families at London Olympics
Swimmers were staggered at only being allocated two tickets each for the Beijing Olympics, but that has turned to disbelief at their allotment at London's 17,500-seat aquatic venue.
"It's a huge kick in the guts and to be honest,watchesformenbestwatches simply unfair. How can we decide out of 15 family members and support crew who watches me at the Olympics and who misses out," Geoff Huegill said.
"The venue accommodates around 17,000 fans and the ticket agency for London is telling us we get one ticket.
"Do they realise this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us. I want my fiancee there, my business partner,hats my mum and brother and the list goes on."
Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice faces the prospect of having to choose between her mum Raelene, father Warren, stepfather Alan, her sister Courtenay, and Wallabies boyfriend Quade Cooper.
"I cannot believe that the people who are on the journey with you are being snubbed," Rice said.
"I thought two tickets each for Beijing was pushing the limits but to be pruned to one is just outrageous."
Parents of our Olympic Swimmers (POOS) are writing formal letters of complaint to the IOC and organisers of the London Games.
A premium ticket to a semi-final or final in London will cost about $1000, while a seat at the heats is $300.
Given the popularity of the events, tickets are expected to be in high demand, and may cost significantly more in the hands of scalpers.cheapwatchesreplicawatches
Swimming Australia is also pushing organisers to allocate at least two tickets.
Swimmers were staggered at only being allocated two tickets each for the Beijing Olympics, but that has turned to disbelief at their allotment at London's 17,500-seat aquatic venue.
"It's a huge kick in the guts and to be honest,watchesformenbestwatches simply unfair. How can we decide out of 15 family members and support crew who watches me at the Olympics and who misses out," Geoff Huegill said.
"The venue accommodates around 17,000 fans and the ticket agency for London is telling us we get one ticket.
"Do they realise this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us. I want my fiancee there, my business partner,hats my mum and brother and the list goes on."
Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice faces the prospect of having to choose between her mum Raelene, father Warren, stepfather Alan, her sister Courtenay, and Wallabies boyfriend Quade Cooper.
"I cannot believe that the people who are on the journey with you are being snubbed," Rice said.
"I thought two tickets each for Beijing was pushing the limits but to be pruned to one is just outrageous."
Parents of our Olympic Swimmers (POOS) are writing formal letters of complaint to the IOC and organisers of the London Games.
A premium ticket to a semi-final or final in London will cost about $1000, while a seat at the heats is $300.
Given the popularity of the events, tickets are expected to be in high demand, and may cost significantly more in the hands of scalpers.cheapwatchesreplicawatches
Swimming Australia is also pushing organisers to allocate at least two tickets.
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