[Elaine "Lady Blue"]

Having done 5 Nationals, slow and fast, I ditto what Mike said and I'll like to add a few tips.
1. Take a linen napkin; it works great to get dust off your
slacks.
2. Try to use Leather Luster on your shoes; it'll keep a
shine longer and if you use it or not,
take a spray bottle and add water to
spray off the dust and dirt, dry, then
polish. Polish your belt at night so
it'll have plenty of time to dry.
3. Don't hang out with nay sayers or any negative
talking umps--the U.I.C. will notice.
4. Make communication your prime tool with your crew, get
together 15 minutes before going down to
field and discuss!
5. If showers are not available, take unscented baby wipes
in your bag for a quick sponge bath & some
"manly" talcum powder. Once you sponge off
and use powder in your briefs and on your
feet with clean socks and t-shirt, you'll
feel 100% better!
6. Have worlds of fun, I always did--let us know after the
tournament. Good Luck!