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UNITED STATES QUAD RUGBY ASSOCIATION
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March 2001 Dear Team
Representatives: On behalf of the City of
San Diego Park and Recreation Department, Disabled Services Program, and
the 2001 Division I & II National Championships Planning Committee, we
are pleased to welcome you to the season finale!
Listed below is pertinent information to assist you with your
arrangements, scheduling, and competition.
Team information sheets will be faxed/e-mailed to all qualifying
teams in the near future. Please
take a few moments to carefully review the information, as it is your
responsibility to know and communicate it to your players and support
staff. Venues –
Competition will take place at Municipal Gymnasium (where “Best Of The
West” is held) and the nearby Balboa Park Activity Center (approximately
½ mile away). Both
facilities have accessible restrooms and contain a shower stall. Facility Guidelines
- WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO BE GUESTS OF THE MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM AND THE BALBOA
PARK ACTIVITY CENTER. PLEASE
TREAT THE FACILITIES WITH RESPECT. PLEASE SET A GOOD EXAMPLE AND CONDUCT YOURSELF IN A
PROFESSIONAL MANNER, INCLUDING NEATNESS, PERSONAL HYGIENE, MANNER OF
DRESS, AND USE OF APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE. RULES
-NO SMOKING (EXCEPT IN THE PARKING LOT AREA) IMPORTANT - The excessive
and irresponsible use of tackifying substances (pine tar, firm grip,
sprays, etc.) is unacceptable because of the high clean-up costs and the
potential loss of use of facilities for future events!
Designated areas will be set-aside for athletes who use tackifying
substances. Please use these
substances responsibly! Flights –
San Diego International Airport (airport code SAN).
Please schedule your arrival into San Diego between 10:00 a.m. and
10:00 p.m. so that we may be able to assist you with ground
transportation. Ground
Transportation – Transportation will be provided from the
airport to the hotel on Wednesday (for AGM attendees) and Thursday for
arrivals between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
If your flight does not arrive within these times, you will need to
call the host hotel for free (non-accessible) shuttle service or Cloud
Nine Shuttle at 800-974-8885 (approximately $10.00 per person). Transportation will also be provided to/from tournament
hotel/gym throughout each day of the tournament. For those who plan to
arrive early or stay later, accessible van rentals are available through
the Ability Center for $99 per day (mileage allowance - lOO miles/day).
Contact Henry Cuiltey at 858-541-0552. Lodging –
The Radisson Hotel (1433 Camino Del Rio South) is the event’s official
hotel. Hotel amenities
include a heated pool, cardio fitness center, sauna, restaurant, and bar.
The Radisson is nearby to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
All guest rooms have 35" wide doorways and 29" wide
bathroom doors. The hotel has
10 ADA rooms (35” doors, 1 king-size bed, three with roll-in showers). We are requesting that only those individuals who
absolutely require ADA rooms reserve them.
Rooms ($129 per night plus taxes, parking is free) must be reserved
by March 21st (mention USQRA
Division I & II National Championships). The Radisson can be reached by calling 619-260-0111 or
800-333-3333. Shower chairs
and roll-a-way beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of rooms
are available at the Holiday Inn Select (595 Hotel Circle South).
Rooms ($109 per night, plus taxes) must be reserved by March 21st
(mention USQRA Division I & II National Championships).
The Holiday Inn Select can be reached by calling 619-291-5720. Schedule
– Games will start at 10:00 a.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and
Sunday. The Awards Ceremony
for both divisions will take place on Sunday afternoon after the Division
I finals (please schedule your departure accordingly).
A detailed schedule will be made available once all teams and
seedings have been determined. Coaches Meeting
- The Coach’s Meeting will be held at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 5th,
at the Radisson. Team Registration
– Team Registration will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on
Thursday, April 5th, at the Radisson and at each venue on
Friday, April 6th. One
team representative must check-in during these times before your team will
be allowed to compete. Classification
– Classifiers will be available from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on
Thursday, April 5th, at the Radisson and at 8:00 a.m. at the
Municipal Gymnasium and Balboa Activity Center.
If you have any classification issues, you may call Angie Seals
prior to the tournament at 509-235-1940 or 509-475-3960. Repair Station
- Colours will be providing repairs throughout the tournament. Parts
(tires, tubes, etc.) will be available for purchase. Wheelchair Storage
– Overnight storage for wheelchairs and equipment is available at both
sites (please note, store at your own risk - Municipal Gymnasium, Balboa
Park Activity Center, the tournament committee, or sponsors assume no
liability or responsibility for wheelchairs and equipment). Meals –
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day of the tournament at the gym
site. All paid registrants,
volunteers, and staff must present their player identification badges at
all meals - there will be no exceptions!
Nominal fees ($3 for breakfast and $5 for lunch) will be charged
for guests and spectators. Snacks will be available for purchase throughout the
tournament. The Player’s
Banquet will be held on Friday, April 6th (at the Radisson
Hotel). Additional banquet
tickets ($35) may be purchased for family and friends.
Additional banquet tickets must be purchased by Friday, 5:00 p.m. Massage / Medical
– Massage therapy will be available during the tournament (nominal fee
may apply). A First aid kit
will be located at the tournament desk. Protests
– If necessary, a protest committee will be available.
All protests must be written and submitted to the tournament desk
within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the game in question.
A $50.00 fee must accompany the protest. Silent Auction
– Several items will be auctioned off during the tournament.
Items will be posted on the USQRA web site in the near future. Merchandise
– Tournament merchandise will be available for purchase at both sites
during competition. For additional
information:
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