View of the floor & seating area from the "BACK" of the arena

Behind the "black curtain" also known as the stage.

Looking at the stage from the "front" of the arena

This is what the arena looks like at 7:30am

Isle behind the second set of bleachers, this is where tables and chairs will be set-up for those eating from the food vendors.  Notice the green massage chair?!

It might appear that not much got done today.  But looking a bit closer, you might notice the first coat of Roll-On is dry and they were preparing to roll out the second coat.  The vendors started showing up and walking "their" area.  The Cricket Loft family, the TV Streaming truck, even a massage area was being set aside.  There is still so much to do until the venue is ready to start the 2011 Indoor National Championships this coming Sunday, July 17th.

Some quick facts that I learned today...     Did you know that the floor, as it sits right now, weighs approximately 42,000 POUNDS?
Each 4 X 8 section weighs 170 pounds!  There are approximately 493 sections, some are not a full 4 X 8 section.  Since 1991 Richard Heard from Southern California, has been responsible for making sure the floor is down, connected and safe to skate on.  Watch for an upcoming article in USA Roller Sports on the "Man behind the Floor".

Check back tomorrow for some obvious changes!!