Matt and fellow "poker runners", Shouldn't be a problem this year (ski races). I have moved our event up one week sooner and have applied for an official Coast Guard Permit for our event. Part of the permitting process is for all agencies with any jurisdiction in the area to sign off that the event will not conflict with any other event. Permits are on a first come first served basis so I made sure to get ours in early. Even had to do an ecological survey to make sure you guys aren't screwing up the wildlife system here with all your loud, polluting, wake generating, giant sailboats! I do not have the permit in hand quite yet but have been told by CG it's just going through the channels and they see no problems or conflicts with the dates or events. I don't know what Dan is going to do for excitement this year! I inspected the rooms at the resort today....NICE...all suites with kitchens, sitting rooms and bedrooms and windows overlooking the channel and bridge. Slips are in very nice shape. Restaurant and Pool/patio/bar are beautiful. Should be an awesome venue! This is NO Black Meadow Landing or Havasu Springs "resort"! 30 rooms are blocked out for us. Reservations can be made any time. Reference that you are part of the "Havasu Pocket Cruisers" to get the $99.00/night including slip. No resort fees either. No deposit is necessary. Just book the room and give a card #. They will run the card on your first night's stay. Cancellations must be done 48 hours in advance of first night or you will be responsible for the first night's fees. At 30 days before the event any un-booked rooms will be released to be given out to anyone first come first served. You can still book at the group rate at that point but you may not get a room. Regular room rate...get this...it's like $239/night not including the slip! This is a great deal at $99/night with a slip especially considering it's a holiday weekend! Dates of event are Feb 11 thru 15th. You may book additional days before or after if you choose and can have the same group rate. I'm on duty next two days, then will get the Poker Run website up as well as the message board. You can make reservations as of now if you want. Book the entire time. We will not be staying at Black Meadow or Havasu Springs this year. Neither can handle our group size. Don't worry, we'll still have fun! Contact the : London Bridge Resort - 928-855-0888 MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM YOUR WITH THE HAVASU POCKET CRUISERS! If there are any issues contact me at 928 566-7663 I will return your call as quick as I can more info to come...as soon as I get off duty on Sunday If you book a room please send me an email at _nebwest2@aol.com_ (mailto:nebwest2@aol.com) and let me know so I can keep a count on who's coming! S