2018 Ohio State Men's Last Chance Meet

2018 Ohio State Men’s Last Chance Meet March 4, 2018

Welcome! On behalf of the Ohio State University Athletic Department, we are pleased to welcome you to Columbus and to provide you with this visiting team guide. In this packet you will find information including the Invitational schedule, order of events, entry procedures, meet rules and equipment information. Our department holds the execution of all home athletic events to the highest standard and we want to ensure that you are provided with all necessary information. Therefore, please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions or concerns. Bill Dorenkott Director, Men’s & Women’s Swimming and Diving McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion 1847 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 614-292-4415 (desk) 614-315-2907 (cell) [email protected]

Evan Derr Assoc. Director, Event Management

Sarah Hall Coordinator, Event Management

Fawcett Center, 7th Floor 2400 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43210 614-292-2661 (desk) 740-504-2514 (cell) 614-688-8412 (fax) [email protected]

Fawcett Center, 7th Floor 2400 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43210 567-277-5023 (cell) [email protected]

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Sunday, February March 4, 2018 Events begin at 12:00pm

Day One Events

Day One Events

Prelims

Finals

200 Freestyle Relay 500 Freestyle 200 Individual Medley 50 Freestyle 400 Medley Relay

200 Freestyle Relay 500 Freestyle 200 Individual Medley 50 Freestyle 400 Medley Relay

15 minute break

15 minute break

Day Two Events

Day Two Events

Prelims

Finals

200 Medley Relay 400 Individual Medley 100 Butterfly 200 Freestyle 100 Breaststroke 100 Backstroke 800 Free Relay

200 Medley Relay 400 Individual Medley 100 Butterfly 200 Freestyle 100 Breaststroke 100 Backstroke 800 Free Relay

15 minute break

15 minute break

Day Three Events

Day Three Events

Prelims

Finals

1650 Freestyle----will be swum as a timed final event during the prelims as the last event of day three events

1650 Freestyle----will be swum as a timed final event during the prelims as the last event of day three events

200 Backstroke 200 Backstroke 100 Freestyle 100 Freestyle 200 Breaststroke 200 Breaststroke 200 Butterfly 200 Butterfly 400 Freestyle Relay 400 Freestyle Relay Competing athletes will be able to practice on Saturday, March 3rd (4:30p-8:30p) in the Competition Pool. Practices are also available on March 4th starting at 8:00am in the Competition Pool. SC time trials will occur at the conclusion of the final event of each prelims session. There will be a minimum 15 minute break between sessions, during which time trials may occur. Time trials may also occur at the conclusion of finals sessions.

ENTRY PROCEDURES 1. The entry fee will be $50 per team, payable on site via credit card or check 2. All entries are to be submitted on Hy-Tek software to Frank Croft at [email protected]. 3. The Hy-Tek file will be emailed out to participating teams and has been included in the email with this Meet Packet. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, February 28th. a. Swimmers may swim a maximum of 3 individual events with a 7 event limit including relays. b. The standard NCAA Championship three-day format without platform diving will be utilized. There will be a minimum of a 15-minute break between prelims and finals. 4. Rules of the Meet a. The Meet will be conducted and officiated under NCAA rules for a championship meet with trials and finals. b. No one may scratch finals. c. The 1650 will be seeded fastest to slowest. d. All heats of the 1650 will be scheduled to start as the last event of the Day 3 prelims. 5. Time Trials a. To be conducted at the end of each session. b. Per Rule 3-5-2, each competitor or relay team is limited to 1 time-standard trial per event per meet. 6. Scoring a. No team score will be kept.

MEET INFORMATION Meet Rules/Format This Meet will follow the NCAA Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving 2017-18 and 2018-19 Rules and Interpretations, unless otherwise stated in this meet book. Division I institutions choosing to participate in end-of-season meets should refer to NCAA Bylaw 17 for playing and practice seasons regulations that govern the 20 maximum allowable dates of competition. Further, all countable contests must be conducted per established bona fide competition rules as outlined in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 NCAA Swimming and Diving Rules Book, and all meet results must be submitted to USA Swimming within 72 hours of the competition's completion and/or before the end of the established qualifying period, which is Sunday February 25, 2018, for the women and Sunday, March 4, 2018, for the men. Coaches’ Meetings The Swimming Coaches’ Meeting will be held at 11:30am. The Coaches’ Meetings will be held in the Wet Classroom, located on the West side of the competition pool on the deck level.

Backstroke Ledges CTS backstroke ledges will be available. Massage Therapy Massage therapists and massage tables will not be provided, but may be brought in by individual teams. Massage tables may be erected on the north deck under the scoreboard. Oils and grease are to be kept off the tile. Notify the facility staff if any spills occur. Practices Competing athletes will be able to practice on Saturday, March 3rd (4:30p-8:30p) in the Competition Pool. Practices are also available on March 4th starting at 8:00am in the Competition Pool. Relay Judging Platforms Colorado Timing Systems Relay Judging Platforms will be used, and will be used to determine disqualifications. Reaction times will be printed and be distributed with results. Starting Block Kickplates Kick plates will be available at all starting blocks for all meets at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. For relays, all movement of kick plates is the responsibility of student-athletes or team personnel from the respective competing team. Team Seating Teams will be seated on both sides of the pool deck. There is no assigned team seating. Team Banners Teams are welcome to bring their banners and give them to Ohio State event staff to be hung. Time Trials Short course time trials will be available following each prelim and finals sessions. Please let the Head Table know if you would like to swim a time trial. Timers Ohio State will seek volunteers from the stands to serve as lane timers. Towels Towel service will not be provided during the Invitational. Please be courteous of area hotels and return any towels borrowed by student-athletes. Website/Results Event results will be distributed to each team. Results will be posted online and also emailed to each coach following the Meet. If you would like an email address added to the distribution list, please let the Head Table staff know.

FACILITY INFORMATION Admission Admission to the 2018 Ohio State Invitational is free. Athletic Training Services A certified athletic trainer will be on duty during Official Team Warm-ups and Competition times. Please see the following pages for additional information on Athletic Training and Medical Services. Changing Facilities Two on-deck changing rooms are located on the west side of the deck for visiting teams. Belongings may be stored on deck on or under team bleachers. The Ohio State University is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. A separate changing room will be provided for officials. Media Relations/Results To request media information, contact Aaron Hyder, Athletic Communications Assistant, at (614) 247-7023 or [email protected]. Parking Teams will be permitted to unload their buses in the traffic circle adjacent to McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion near the Neil Avenue Garage or in the circle on Annie & John Glenn Avenue near Ohio Stadium. Buses will be directed by event staff to a designated parking area. Teams driving vans or cars will be provided parking passes for the Neil Avenue, Tuttle, Lane Avenue, or Ohio Union Garages. If you are in need of additional parking, please contact Evan Derr ([email protected]) in advance of the meet. Prohibited Items Lawn or camping chairs, noisemakers, shakers and helium balloons are not permitted. The Bill and Mae McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion is a substance free facility. Use of tobacco, alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited both inside and directly outside the facility. Security and Deck Access Participating athletes, coaches, officials, media and working personnel will be permitted access to the Aquatic Pavilion deck level. Admittance to the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) is controlled. Individuals who wish to explore the facility may enter at the main RPAC entrance directly across from the Aquatic Pavilion entrance and request a tour. Use of the facility is restricted to RPAC members and Ohio State community affiliates. Contact (614) 292-7671 for more information.

ATHLETIC TRAINING INFORMATION TO:

Visiting Aquatics Athletic Trainer

FROM:

Natalie Swanson, MS, AT

On behalf of the Ohio State University, we welcome you to Columbus. I hope to make your trip as smooth as possible. We will have the following medical supplies and services available to you throughout your visit:

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Water and cups as well as injury ice, bags, and wrap will be on deck for your convenience. Modalities will be available in the Athletic Training room located just off of the deck adjacent to the diving well. We will have ice bags, ice cups, hot packs, cold whirlpool, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation at your disposal. (If an ATC is not traveling with your team, a physician prescription will be required for ultrasound or electrical stimulation treatments.) A Certified Athletic Trainer will be in attendance for all competitions and a Team Physician will be in attendance or on call for all competitions. All medical emergencies will be transported to Ohio State Medical Center located on campus adjacent to the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion.

If your team has any special needs, we would be glad to help accommodate you with advanced notice. We wish you a great stay in Columbus.

Thank you, Natalie Swanson, MS, AT Assistant Athletic Trainer O: 614-247-4723 C: 541-619-2447 F: 614-688-1449 [email protected]

MCCORKLE AQUATIC PAVILION

McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion 1847 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 Fast Facts  10 lanes of a 50 meter racing course  20 lanes of a 25 yard racing course  28 lanes of a 25 meter racing course  20 foot decks surrounding pools  3 water polo courses  4,638 square foot diving pool of 536,792 gallons  14,156 square foot competitive pool of 934,324 gallons  154 square foot spa of 2,192 gallons  Video Board: o 10mm Full Color LED Matrix Display (10.5’x35.8’) o Scoring, Animation, graphics, live video, instant replay video

DRIVING DIRECTIONS From the North - Take I-71 South to I-270 West to SR 315 South exit at Lane Avenue From the South - Take I-71 North to SR 315 North towards Worthington exit at Lane Avenue From the East (Airport) - Take I-670 East to SR 315 North towards Worthington exit at Lane Avenue From the West - Take I-70 East to 670 East to SR 315 North towards Worthington exit at Lane Avenue *Once on SR 315 there are two options for getting to McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion* 1. From the SOUTH on 315 - Exit at Lane Avenue. Turn right onto Lane Avenue. Turn right onto Olentangy River Road. Turn left onto John Herrick Drive. Turn left onto Neil Avenue. 2. From the NORTH on 315 - Exit at Lane Avenue and turn left if coming from North or right if coming from the South. Turn right on to Fyffe Road. Turn left on Woody Hayes Drive. Turn right on to Tuttle Park Place. Tuttle Park Place merges left into W. 17th Avenue. Once on W. 17th Avenue, McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion will be on your right.

*Yellow circle denotes drop-off point for McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday* *Specific instructions for bus drop off on Saturday will be provided at a later date*

RECOMMENDED HOTELS Campus Area The Blackwell

2110 Tuttle Park Place

Leah Davis

[email protected]

614-247-4077

Hilton Garden Inn Hampton Inn and Suites

3232 Olentangy Columbus, Ohio River Rd. 43210 3160 Olentangy Columbus, Ohio River Rd. 43202 3031 Olentangy Columbus, OH 43202 River Rd.

Lauren Kupper Tammy Medley

[email protected]

614-263-7200

[email protected]

614-268-8700

Jessica Meyers

[email protected]

614-267-1111

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

795 Yard St. Columbus, OH 43202

Melodie Reed

[email protected]

614-569-2913

Springhill Suites (Marriott)

1421 Olentangy River Rd.

Patty Friar

[email protected]

614-769-9269

Fairfield Inn & Suites

The Renaissance Columbus (Marriott) Crowne Plaza

Columbus, Ohio 43212 50 N. Third St.

Downtown Area Amanda Stredney

[email protected]

614-204-7285

33 Nationwide Blvd.

Lauren Carter

[email protected]

614-461-2613

Doubletree Hilton

50 S. Front St.

Hayley Fritz

[email protected]

614-545-7794

Hyatt Regency

350 N. High St.

Valerie Gillespie

[email protected]

614-280-3003

Sheraton Hotel

75 E. State St.

Gina Predovich

[email protected]

614-365-4513

The Westin

310 S. High St.

Teresa Lennartz

[email protected]

614-220-7026

Metro Area Columbus Marriot Northwest Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resorts

5605 Blazer Pkwy.

Stacy Meiring

[email protected]

614-336-4705

600 Metro Place North

Kenneth Kortan

[email protected]

614-760-7921

RECOMMENDED TRANSPORTATION Air Canada Express 888-247-2262

American/American Eagle 800-433-7300

Delta/Delta Connection 800-221-1212

Frontier Airlines 800-432-1359

Southwest 800-435-9792

United/United Express 800-241-6522

Rental Car Agencies Alamo

4600 International Gateway

800-327-9633

Avis


800-331-1212

Budget


800-471-2434

Dollar


800-800-4000

Hertz


800-654-3131

National


800-227-7368

Thrifty


800-237-5700

Charter Bus Lines Croswell

800-782-8747

Greenlawn

614-251-8000

Lakefront

614-476-1113

RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS DINE IN Rockmill Tavern 503 S Front St (614) 732-4364

Basi Italia 811 Highland St (614) 294-7383

Harvest Pizzeria 495 S 4th St 614) 824-1769

Northstar Cafe 951 N High St (614) 298-9999

Buca di Beppo 343 N Front St (614) 621-3287

Marcella’s 615 N High St (614) 223-2100

Forno Kitchen 721 N High St (614)-469-0053

The Thurman Café 183 Thurman Ave (614) 443-1570

Boston's Restaurant & Bar 191 W Nationwide Blvd, (614) 229-4275

Melt 840 N High St (614) 453-1150

Champps 1827 Olentangy River Rd (614) 457-3353

Tasi Cafe 680 N Pearl St, (614) 222-0788

Jimmy John’s 1652 Neil Ave (614) 421-8800

Piada Italian Street Food 1315 W Lane Ave (614) 754-1702

Panera Bread 300 West Lane Avenue (614) 299-4400

Sweet Carrot 1417 W 5th Ave (614) 488-7151

TAKE OUT/DELIVERY

Bruegger’s Bagels 1630 Neil Ave (614) 429-6042

Carsonie's Stromboli & Pizza 1725 W Lane Ave, (614) 481-5555

QUICK DINING Fusian Sushi 855 W 5th Ave (614)-670-4323

Noodles and Co 2124 N High St (614) 435-1095

SOUPS/SANDWICHES BIBIBOP Asian Grill 1778 N High St (614) 623-8792

Condado Tacos 1227 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 (614)-928-3909

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza 1708 N High St (614) 745-2167

Easy Living Deli & Catering 1355 West Lane Ave (617) 486-1694

Potbelly Sandwich Shop 1171 Olentangy River Rd, (614) 453-1116

Short North Deli 841 N High St, (614) 670-7654

PJ’s Grill 15 Frambes Ave, (614) 299-2113

Taste of Orient 2418 N High St (614) 263-3888

Tommy’s Pizza Tommy’s Pizza 174 W. Lane Ave. (614) 294-4669

Rooster’s Wings 3370 Olentangy River Rd. (614) 262-3185

TRAVEL INFORMATION FORM Please complete your travel information and return it as soon as possible.

You may either complete this paper copy or complete the form online at: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/visitingteams/ Sarah Hall Coordinator, Event Management Fawcett Center, 7th Floor 2400 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43210 567-277-5023 (cell) [email protected]

Participating Team: ________________________________ Head Coach: _____________________ Head Coach Cell Phone: ______________________ Head Coach Email: _______________________ Travel Contact: ___________________________ Contact Cell Phone: ________________________

Arrival Date: ____________________

Arrival Time: _________________

# of Cars/Vans: ___________ # of Buses: ___________

Team Hotel: ______________________________________ Departure Date: ____________ Departure Time: ___________ Departure Flight #: __________

Requested Swim Practice: ______________ # of Swimmers: _____________ Practice requests should be made at least 1 week prior to the start of the meet.