Parking at IVC
Due to a geothermal heating project that involves drilling in the IVC parking lots, we will experience a drastic reduction in the number of parking spaces available for the Championship Meet this year.
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Lots 1 and 2 (see map), closest and furthest from the main gate (454 spaces combined) will be closed, as well as the back lot behind the maintenance yard (180 spaces) – 634 spaces total.

Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 (see map), which are the ones closer to the pool (437 spaces) will be open.

We will only have at most 437 out of the usual 1071 parking spaces. We usually fill every space. Parking passes will be required this year for the available spaces.

While the hosting team, Strawberry Seals, is taking some action to mediate this situation, it will be each team’s ultimate responsibility to secure transportation to the meet for all their families.

PARKING PASSES
The MSL will distribute approximately 400 College of Marin Swim Meet parking passes to the teams, proportional to their number of swimmers.
Parking monitors at the main gate will check for passes, and will direct vehicles to either the drop-off zone or the open lots.
It will be up to each team to decide how to distribute the passes within their team.
Purchased parking permits will not be accepted, only Swim Meet passes will.

SATELLITE LOT AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING
Satellite Parking will be available at the San Jose Middle School and Baseball Field parking lots (70 spaces) (see map).
Some neighborhood parking (see map) is available near the Middle School.
We encourage each team to arrange “driver pools.” After dropping off children and gear, the drivers can meet at the lot and carpool in one car with a parking pass to gain access to the lots.
Another option is to ride a bicycle from the satellite lot to the meet. A few bicycle racks are available near the pool, or riders can park their bicycles near their team tents.

PARKING SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
The MSL will run one shuttle bus that seats 36 passengers with stops at the Middle School parking lot, the Main Gate, and the pool Drop-Off Zone in Lot 7(see map).
The bus will run continuously, with an estimated 15 to 20 minutes per round trip.
We do not anticipate that this service alone will be sufficient to accommodate all transportation needs.
Again, after dropping off children and gear, the drivers can meet at the lot and ride the shuttle, carpool in one car with a parking pass to gain access to the lot or ride a bicycle.

DROP-OFF ZONE
There will be a Drop-Off Zone at the entrance to the pool in Lot 7. In order to expedite the drop off of passengers and equipment, the Drop-Off Zone in Lot 7 will be re-configured so that cars can pull to the front – drop off – then exit the lot. ‘Greeters’ will be available to open the door, unload passengers and gear and close the door. DRIVERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THEIR CARS.
To access the Drop-Off Zone, continue past the Lot 6 turn-in and use the next left turn to access the first drop-off area. Make another left turn for the 2nd (primary) drop-off area and to exit.
Each team is being asked to provide 2 parent chaperones to monitor the drop-off and escort young children and their gear to their team’s tent area.

GENERAL PARKING RULES
Do not block the road. No tents or pop-ups on any roadway. Roads are used for emergency vehicles.
Park only in marked spaces. All improperly parked vehicles will be (and have been) cited and towed. If you have driven across a bridge, you are in a drop-off zone where parking is not allowed.
Disabled Parking spaces are enforced
No overnight parking

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plan on a delay due to parking.
One car maximum per family.
No coming and going – plan to stay at the pool until you are done for the day.
If you plan to be at the meet all day, please consider parking in the satellite lot and using the shuttle or carpooling from there.
Carpool if you can; combine pairs of 1 adult and 1 child
If your child is in the am meet only, please leave promptly after the meet

CELL PHONE COVERAGE
For your information and help coordinating carpools, cell phone coverage at IVC is best in the following order of service providers: AT&T, Nextel, Sprint, then Verizon.