2002 Long Course Nationals Aug 15-18

Hotels The following hotels are on the shuttle route: Holiday Inn Select Holiday Inn Express Embassy Suites Hampton Inn Wyndham Hotel The Comfort Inn is approximately 1/4 mile from the pool and is NOT on the shuttle route. Note that the Comfort Inn has a limited number of rooms (around 80) and will most likely fill up quickly. We do not have a special rate with this hotel, however, it is very inexpensive. Best Hotels and Suites is NOT on the shuttle route. Please mention the 2002 USMS LCN when making your reservation to take advantage of the special rates.

Sounds like it will be a great meet and social. With such outstanding facilities meet management - where do we sign-up?????? When do you anticipate the entry forms being available?? Will the ice be off the lake before the meet??? :)

Can someone please direct me to the requirements for certifying USS times to be submitted for NQT's at the USMS LCM champs? I have read it somewhere, but for the life of me, can no longer find it. I do not get to swim Masters, for lack of opportunity within a reasonable distance from where I live. However, because my daughter is in USS, I frequently compete at the USS meets. I am getting fairly close to QT's for the August meet and want to be sure, if I am successful in achieving one or more, that I get the proper certification for submission. That is, I am assuming, a requirement to swim in the events after the first 3 freebies, right? Thanks!

Entry forms are now available for the 2002 USMS Long Course Nationals both in Swim Magazine and on our website: www.mindspring.com/~lakeeriemasters/lcnats.htm We will let you know when on-line entry capability is available. Questions? e-mail swimlaura@ameritech.net Best of luck to those going to Hawaii this week! :cool:

It is the honor system. If asked you should be able to say where you made the NQT. You probibly would not be asked unless you swim well below NQT. michael

What is the parking situation for those of us not staying in hotels on the shuttle route for the 2002 LC Nationals? Will there be ample, relatively close, parking available?

There will be ample parking in the University lots around the swimming pool. The University is not in session at that time. The closest parking lot will be the lot directly across the street from the pool, on the south side of Euclid Avenue. Parking in the University lots will be $5 per day. Street parking is available during non-rush hour times on Euclid and Chester Avenues at $1 for 2 hours (meter parking) and is free on Saturday and Sunday. Arrangements have been made for the Cleveland State University Parking Department to direct the automobile and shuttle traffic in the recreational complex area throughout the morning hours each day. I will post the link to the Parking maps when they become available on our club website.

A friend told me that the Busbey Natatorium is located in a poor and dangerous section of Cleveland. Does anyone know what the surrounding area is like? Are there restaurants nearby? Can you eat at the Univ. cafeteria? Thanks for more information.

Cleveland State University is located on a busy business corridor and is adjacent to the Theater District which is quite nice. I would not say that it is located in a particularly "dangerous" section and there isn't any low income housing near by. Cleveland State University has it's own police force that is on duty 24 x 7. I swim at CSU and arrive and leave in the dark (for most of the year). None of our swimmers have had any problems and our cars have never been vandalized. Cleveland is a large city and swimmers should use the same caution that they would anywhere else. If I was coming to the meet and staying downtown I would feel comfortable staying at the Comfort Inn which is 1/4 mile from the pool and is located on the same avenue. I would feel comfortable walking to and from the hotel alone during the day. At night I would walk with others, just as I would in any large city. As for restaurants, we will be providing an extensive list and a map to all swimmers. The University will be out of session at the time of the meet so the cafeterias will be closed. Since CSU is so close to downtown, there is easy access to about any kind of food imaginable. We will be providing a nice selection of food choices at the pool as well. The closest restaurant is the Rascal House that is located across the street from the pool and is a fun college pizza and burger place.

REMINDER The mail-in entry deadline is Friday July 5th. Your entry must be postmarked on or before this date. On-line entry deadline is Friday July 12th. We encourage you to enter on-line. It is EASY and you receive an electronic confirmation of your entry! Please enter now - we are expecting a great turnout for this event. Do not forget to reserve you Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Event ticket. Great food and exclusive entry to all of the exhibits!