2016 INTERNATIONAL WFTDA CHAMPIONSHIPS FRI•SAT•SUN, November 4-6 in , , Hosted by the WFTDA.com/Champs

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PORTLAND, OR W S F P T I D H A S C N HAMPIO

HOSPITALITY GUIDE

Veterans Memorial Coliseum One Center Court, Portland, OR 97227 TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Hosts...... 1 Tickets and Seating...... 2 WFTDA 2016 Championship Tournament Bracket...... 4 WFTDA Tournament Rules...... 5 Sign in and Lace Up...... 6 Food...... 7 Lunch and Dinner Rush...... 7 Leisurely Stroll from the Venue...... 7 Quick Ride...... 8 Grocery and Pharmacy...... 8 Things to do in Portland...... 9 Afterparties...... 11 Appendices...... 12 How to get to Portland...... 12 How to get to the Doubletree...... 13 How to get to the Marriot...... 14 Hotel Information...... 15 About the Venue...... 17 Venue Information...... 18

USE YELP.COM TO EXPLORE THE CITY! Try searches like Best Happy Hour Portland or Best Attractions Portland ABOUT THE HOSTS Rose City Rollers

photo credit: © Skippy Price

Rose City was founded in August 2004 by a small group of gritty, gutsy, and nostalgic gals who decided to dust off their quad skates and hit the rink. From those humble beginnings, Rose City has become the largest league in the world with over 500 active skating members, including an awesome junior derby program, and hundreds of volunteers and support staff. And we wouldn’t be true to ourselves if we didn’t mention that we are the current WFTDA Champs, bringing the home in 2015!

WELCOME TO PORTLAND, OR! The Rose City Rollers are super-excited to host another WFTDA Tournament! This packet contains details about the tournament weekend including visitor information about the Portland area. WFTDA Champs is all about competitive roller derby—but we also know that Portland is a great place to visit. We look forward to spending an amazing weekend with you—both on and off the track!

1 TICKETS & SEATING Visit wftda.com/champs to purchase tickets

3-Day Weekend Pass, General Admission Friday Evening, Final Two Bouts Only Age 13+: $75.00 Age 13+: $25.00 Age 9-12, 55+ (senior), Military (box office only): $60.00 Age 9-12, 55+ (senior), Military (box office only): $20.00 Age 8 and under: free Age 8 and under: free All ages VIP*: $125 Saturday Evening, Final Two Bouts Only Friday Single-Day, General Admission Age 13+: $25.00 Age 13+: $30.00 Age 9-12, 55+ (senior), Military (box office only): $20.00 Age 9-12, 55+ (senior), Military (box office only): $20.00 Age 8 and under: free Age 8 and under: free Sunday Evening, Final Two Bouts Only Saturday Single-Day, General Admission Age 13+: $25.00 Age 13+: $30.00 Age 9-12, 55+ (senior), Military (box office only): $20.00 Age 9-12, 55+ (senior), Military (box office only): $20.00 Age 8 and under: free Age 8 and under: free Sunday Single-Day, General Admission *The VIP 3-day ticket includes: • Reserved assigned seating­­—best seats in the house! Age 13+: $30.00 • A 2016 Championship collectors program Age 9-12, 55+ (senior), Military (box office only): $20.00 • VIP lanyard Age 8 and under: free

SEATING INFORMATION ENTRY AND RE-ENTRY • General Admission seating is on a first come, first • Doors open daily at 9:00 AM. served basis. There will be stadium seating and limited • Games begin at 10:00 AM. floor seating (more info coming soon). There will be VIP Your tickets will be scanned and/or taken at the seating. See ticket pricing for details. entrance to the arena. For same day re-entry, you • No carry-in chairs are permitted. will need a wristband. Do not leave the arena without a wristband if you wish to re-enter. • Chairs that will be provided are not permitted trackside except as a companion to ADA accessible seating. NOTES AND ADDITIONAL FEES Wheelchairs (and their companion chair) must be a • Please keep your ticket; for seating assignment. Wear minimum of five feet away from the outside referee your badge and lanyard while sitting in VIP areas. Pick line. up your lanyard and free program at the VIP Table. • In order to sit trackside, you must be at least 18 years • Convenience and handling fees are added to these old. If you do not have a valid photo ID to verify your prices (typically by phone or online). age, you will be required to move. • Friday and Saturday evening tickets are for entry at • We expect high attendance at the tournament 5:00 PM. and seating areas to be full. Do not “save seats” • Sunday evening tickets are for entry at 3:00 PM. for individuals who are not returning to their seats • Discounts for active military personnel are available in momentarily. You will be asked to remove skate bags, person wherever tickets are sold. backpacks, and other large items from the seating • ● Children 8 years old and younger are always free area in order to make room to accommodate others. with a ticketed and supervising adult! While admission Participant bags may be left in the participant-only is free for children 8 years old and younger, a child area (locker rooms). Please be considerate and allow ticket will be required upon entry to track venue others to sit if a seat is not actively being occupied. capacity, so please be sure to obtain one from the ticketing site. BOX OFFICE HOURS Tickets may be purchased in person at the Rose Quarter Box office during regular hours, located at One Center Court, Suite 100. Guests may park in the garages or the turn around driveway on Center Court for 15 minutes to purchase tickets. Event Box Office Hours (Nov. 3-6) Regular Box Office Hours Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 9 PM Monday - Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM Friday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM Sunday: 11 AM to 6:30 PM TICKETS & SEATING (CONT.)

VIP tickets All Fans • Please keep your ticket on you for seating • Make sure you have a wristband for the day by assignment and wear your badge and lanyard while the time you’ve entered the turnstile after the sitting in VIP areas. Pick up your lanyard and free mandatory bag check. This will be your key to program at the VIP Table in the Main Entrance. re-entry. • Issue with a change in your VIP seating or have any • Floor Seating is open to all spectators. It is first come, questions? Visit Guest Services. first served. If the area reaches capacity, Security Best Seats In The House Volunteers will admit you once a space becomes • Move right on up to the front row! Bid on this eBay available. You must sit while in this area and chairs auction and you and 13 of your friends can have a are not allowed. comfy couch and raised platform right at Turn 3! - Bid here www.ebay.com/usr/rosecityrollers

3 FRI•SAT•SUN

N AT I NOVEMBER 4-6 E R O N T A N L I London Rollergirls Hosted by the Rose City Rollers 1 Roller Derby GAME5 WFTDA.com/Champs PORTLAND, OR SATURDAY 10:00 AM 2 W S F P GAME 1 T I FRIDAY 2:00 PM D H A S 3 C N GAME 9 HAMPIO SATURDAY 6:30 PM Gotham Girls Roller Derby 1 Girls GAME6 2 SATURDAY 12:00 PM GAME 2 FRIDAY 4:00 PM 3 CHAMPION Montréal Roller Derby GAME 12 Victorian Roller Derby League SUNDAY 6:00 PM 1 Minnesota RollerGirls GAME 7 2nd PLACE 2 SATURDAY 2:00 PM GAME 3 FRIDAY 6:00 PM 3rd PLACE 3 GAME10 Jacksonville RollerGirls SATURDAY 8:30 PM Rose City Rollers 1 4th PLACE GAME8 2 SATURDAY 4:00 PM Loser Game 9 GAME 4 GAME 11 FRIDAY 8:00 PM SUNDAY 4:00 PM 3 Loser Game 10 Rat City Rollergirls

WFTDA Division 2 Championships D2 CHAMPION Brandywine Roller Derby 1ST PLACE - WICHITA D2 GAME 1 FRIDAY 10:00 AM D2 2nd PLACE 2ND PLACE - LANSING Charlottesville Derby Dames D2 GAME 4 Loser D2 Game 1 D2 3rd PLACE Association SUNDAY 2:00 PM D2 GAME 3 SUNDAY 12:00 PM 1ST PLACE - LANSING Loser D2 Game 2 D2 GAME 2 FRIDAY 12:00 PM D2 4th PLACE 2ND PLACE - WICHITA Blue Ridge Rollergirls ALL GAMES ARE IN PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AND IN PACIFIC STANDARD TIME ON SUNDAY. WFTDA TOURNAMENT RULES PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF A FEW GUEST CODE OF CONDUCT TOURNAMENT RULES The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association strives to • No video or audio recording devices this includes provide a safe and satisfying event for everyone in live streaming the event on social media channels attendance by seeking your compliance with our guest such as Periscope and Facebook Live or cameras code of conduct. We ask for your assistance in creating with detachable lenses without prior approval from an environment that is free of: the WFTDA. Please visit wftda.com/tournaments/ • Abusive or foul language and obscene gestures credentials for more information. directed toward other guests, venue employees, tournament staff and volunteers, players, coaches, • If you choose to sit trackside, you accept all and officials. responsibility for the possible risk of injury to you, or damage and/or destruction to your belongings at • Guests who are disruptive to the event or impair other any time without warning. Trackside seating is at your guests’ enjoyment. own risk. • Intoxicated or drug-impaired individuals. • Chairs are not permitted trackside except as a • Smoking, except in designated areas (located outside companion to ADA accessible seating. Wheelchairs of the arena). (and their companion chair) must be a minimum of five • Prohibited entry items such as outside food and feet away from the outside referee lane. beverage, weapons, non-service animals, air horns, • Glassware, sharp objects, and other items deemed vuvuzelas, megaphones, and laser pointers, and other inappropriate, harmful, or hazardous by tournament items deemed inappropriate, harmful, or hazardous by staff are not allowed in trackside seating. tournament staff. • You must remain seated in the trackside seating area. • Professional cameras, video cameras, and audio Laying down is not permitted. Keep your hands, feet, recorders are prohibited without prior authorization and belongings behind the safety line at all times. and proper credentials. Do not touch or grab skaters or officials who fall into • Guests without proper authorization or credentials trackside seating. If a piece of clothing or equipment entering or attempting to enter restricted areas. falls onto the track, do not enter the track or safety lane to retrieve it. • Banners or signs that obstruct the view of guests, obscure sponsor advertising, contain objectionable • Fire lanes, exits, and walkways must remain clear. subject matter, or are commercial in nature. The • Certain areas of the track and venue are reserved for WFTDA and the venue reserve the right to remove any individuals who require special seating or perform banner or sign at any time. specific game duties. They may obstruct the view of Guests not abiding by this Guest Code of Conduct are persons behind them. However, they are not able to subject to ejection from the venue. In the event that you move, sit, squat, or otherwise alter their position lest are refused entry into or requested to leave the venue they not be able to complete their job function. for failure to comply with the Guest Code of Conduct • By entering the venue, you agree to the possibility of or follow the venue regulations, you will not be entitled being photographed, filmed, or recorded. Your voice, to a replacement or refund for your ticket. Entry to the image, and likeness may be captured and recorded in venue shall constitute acceptance of the Guest Code of and around the venue and publicly disseminated by Conduct and venue regulations. any means and in any format or media. You waive all rights on an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual basis to object to such recording and dissemination. 5 SIGN IN & LACE UP

REGISTRATION TEAM ROOMS Registration will be at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum There will be four locker room areas and these will be on Thursday, November 3, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, assigned based on the tournament schedule. Please at which time skaters, officials, and other credentialed note these rooms will be shared by all teams. Please participants will complete required paperwork and leave the team rooms in better condition than you receive their tournament credentials. If you are arriving found them. after the registration time, you must use Main Entrance to venue and check in at the VIP table. Once checked in, There will be designated areas to leave your gear you can use Production Entrance from North Stage Lot. when not assigned a locker room and these will be in credential-only areas. The Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Captains Meeting will be at the Veterans Memorial the WFTDA, and the Rose City Rollers assume no Coliseum on Thursday at 8:00 PM local time (US Pacific). responsibility for items left unattended. Officials Meeting will be at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Thursday at 9:00 PM local time (US Pacific). There will be designated areas for officials, announcers, and credentialed photographers and media. Please Credentials must be worn at all times in order to obtain clean up after yourselves since there are quite a large access to the venue and to participant-only areas. There number of you using shared space. is a $30 fee to replace lost or stolen credentials. TRACK FLOOR, WARM-UP SPACE, AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WARM-UP TIMES The WFTDA as tournament host provides trained, There will be open track time on Thursday from 5pm- certified emergency medical responders should 8pm. Skaters, be prepared for media to be there. an injury occur on the track. These staff may be a contracted service, venue provided, volunteers, and The venue will be open by 8:00 AM Friday morning for and/or team/league professionals. Only the staffed skaters and officials who wish to test the floor. The track responders working their current shift may go onto the floor is skate court. track or players’ benches to access or treat a skater or official. Once removed from the playing area, if There will be space for on-skates warm up, but most the skater or official wishes to use their own medical likely not a full track for warm up. Teams will be allowed provider, that individual may refuse additional treatment. to warm up on the track during the half time of the game prior to their own, as well as in the 10 minutes before the Team/League medical staff seeking to treat their start of their game. skaters on the track or bench must be part of, and sit with, the scheduled medical crew. For information SAFETY FIRST on how to volunteer for the safety staff, please let Please remember that, in order to keep everyone safe your team’s wrangler know so that they can notify and to comply with insurance regulations, skates are not the Safety Liaison. PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL VENUES allowed on the stairs. AND CONTRACTS PERMIT THE USE OF ADDITIONAL OR VOLUNTEER MEDICAL STAFF. The opportunity to participate in this capacity is not guaranteed and when not part of the prearranged schedule will not be permitted.

For fans that may require medical assistance on site, the Veterans Memorial Coliseum staffs a first aid station in the concourse. 6 FOOD Lunch and Dinner Rush: Leisurely Stroll 5-10 minute walk from venue 15-20 minute walk from venue ●

J CAFE CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 533 NE Holladay St 704 NE Weidler St) Breakfast, sandwiches, salads. Burritos the size of your face. Open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Open everyday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM. J Cafe on Yelp Chipotle on Yelp

BURGERVILLE SCHMIZZA PUB AND 1135 NE Martin Luther King Blvd GRUB ON BROADWAY Fast food + sustainable ingredients. 628 NE Broadway Open everyday 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM. Local pizza chain has expanded their menu and added Burgerville on Yelp a bar! Open Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM -11:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM STARBUCKS Schmizza on Yelp 1035 NE Martin Luther King Blvd, 1621 NE Grand Ave Orange mocha frappucino! BLOSSOMING LOTUS Starbucks on Yelp 1711 NE 15th Ave Vegan/raw fusion cuisine. RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS Open Sunday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Friday 1139 NE Grand Ave and Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sunday Brunch Bottomless french fries. 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Open Sunday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Blossoming Lotus on Yelp Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM - Midnight. Red Robin on Yelp FRANK’S NOODLE HOUSE 822 NE Broadway St DENNY’S Banging noodle bowls. 425 Northeast Hassalo Open Monday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Need a French Slam to get you through the day? Frank’s Noodle House on Yelp Open 24 hours. Denny’s on Yelp YUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1337 NE Broadway St Sushi happy hour. Open everyday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM. EVERY SKATER, VOLUNTEER Yuki on Yelp AND FAN WILL BE RECEIVING ● 3 BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SUSHILAND 1409 NE Weidler St CARDS FOR CHIPOTLE! Sushi on a conveyor belt. It goes around the track in Be sure to visit this sponsor front of you and you pick what you want! right down the street! Open everyday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sushiland on Yelp

7 FOOD Leisurely Stroll (CONT.): Quick Ride - MAX Line: 15-20 minute walk from venue 15-20 minutes from venue

VOODOO DOUGHNUT PASTINI PASTARIA 22 SW 3rd Ave) The magic is in the hole. Also, long time 1426 NE Broadway St sponsor of Rose City Rollers! Local pasta restaurant, includes gluten-free options. Voodoo on Yelp Open Friday and Saturday 11:30 AM -10:00 PM, Sunday • Take the MAX Blue Line from the Rose Quarter, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Convention Center, or other nearby MAX Station and Pastini on Yelp head west across the river to downtown Portland. Exit at the Old Town/Chinatown MAX Station. Walk BLACKWATER BAR north two blocks on NW Davis. Turn left on NW 3rd 835 NE Broadway Ave and walk three blocks, will be Looking for vegan dinner? Locally owned and operated on your left. live music venue, vegan/vegetarian restaurant and full service bar. ALDER STREET FOOD CARTS Open everyday from 5:00 PM - 11:00 AM SW 9th Ave and Alder) Portland loves our food carts. Blackwater on Yelp Holla! Alder on Yelp • Take the MAX Blue Line from the Rose Quarter, Convention Center, or other nearby MAX Station and head west across the river to downtown Portland. Exit at the Galleria/SW 10th Ave MAX Station. Walk Grocery and Pharmacy one block north on SW 10th Ave to Alder St. Normally open during lunch and dinner hours, times vary.

GREEN ZEBRA 808 NE Multnomah St STREET FOOD CARTS Local, organic, and natural food convenience store - SW 3rd Ave and Washington Check your welcome packet for coupons!! More downtown food carts! No seriously, we love Green Zebra on Yelp food carts. • Take the MAX Blue Line from the Rose Quarter, SAFEWAY Convention Center, or other nearby MAX Station and head west across the river to downtown Portland. 1100 NE Broadway St Exit at the Oak/SW 1st Ave MAX Station. Walk two Safeway on Yelp blocks north on Oak St, then turn left and walk one block south on SW 3rd Ave. Operating hours of food WALGREENS carts varies. Normally open during lunch and dinner 1620 NE Grand Ave hours, times vary. Walgreens on Yelp

NEW SEASONS MARKET 6400 N Interstate Ave Like Whole Foods, but maybe like 50 cents cheaper.

8 THINGS TO DO IN PORTLAND There is a ton of stuff to do in Portland. We know you A QUICK RIDE ON THE MAX are here for a tournament, but figured that you might If Portland’s East Side isn’t enough for you, there are find the time to check out some of what makes our plenty of things to see and do in downtown Portland. city great. Jump on the MAX from the Coliseum and head west! • Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade: It’s on like Donkey SATURDAY OPEN SCRIMMAGE Kong. 21+ after 5:00 PM. AT THE HANGAR! • Portland Farmer’s Market: The PSU market • Scrimmage at the Rose City Hangar during champs! downtown on the park blocks (Saturdays 8:30 AM - • Rose City will host 3 co-ed open scrimmages on 2:00 PM) has amazing prepared food and produce. Saturday, November 5. Registration will be capped • Saturday Market: Located across the river from the at 20 skaters per bench, so register now for your Coliseum, this long-running market is a great place chance to skate at the infamous Hangar! Play in this to get everything from locally produced crafts to scrimmage for only $20 pre-registration or $30 if you tasty elephant ears. Open Saturdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 register on-site. PM, Sundays 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM. • Pre-registration is already open - save $10 by • Food Carts Downtown: Located in clusters called registering in advance! “pods.” Hot spots downtown are located on SW 9th • Register and get all the info you need at and Alder (30+ carts) and SW 3rd and Washington www.rosecityrollers.com/open-scrimmage/ (20+ carts). • We would also love to hear from local and visiting • Powell’s City of Books: The largest new and used Officials and photographers! If you want to bookstore in the world. Browsing encouraged. contribute and practice your derby passion while Obligatory stop. visiting Portland, we would love to hear from you at [email protected].

CLOSE TO THE VENUE • Lloyd Center Mall: Sadly, the Ice Chalet ice skating rink is no longer in the mall. But maybe you will have an H&M emergency while you are here. We got you covered. • Vera Katz : This 1.5 mile bike and walkway offers fantastic views of Portland’s skyline and refreshing river breezes. From the venue, walk south on Interstate Ave (0.3 miles), veer to the right (road becomes NW Lloyd Blvd), follow signs through Peace Park to the Esplanade. • BiketownPDX- Portland’s own bicycle share program. This cool new bike share has stations at NE 9th and Multnomah (near the Doubletree) and Wheeler and Multnomah (near the Rose Quarter). Join today and explore Portland a whole new way! 9 THINGS TO DO IN PORTLAND (CONT.) OUTDOOR SKATING IN PORTLAND STAYING LONGER AND • Tom McCall Waterfront Park: Located right next to LOOKING FOR MORE FUN? Saturday Market on the west of the Willamette River, • Forest Park: Forest Park is the largest park within city consider taking a stroll (or a skate) on Portland’s property in the US, spanning 5,200 acres of wooded South Waterfront. land and trails. Easy to access from downtown and • Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade: A favorite outdoor full of amazing hikes! skating spot of the Rose City Rollers! This 1.5-mile • Multnomah Falls: Want to get out of town for a bike and walkway offers fantastic views of Portland’s second and see some of the amazing Oregon skyline and refreshing river breezes. The Esplanade wilderness? Check out Multnomah Falls in the connects with Tom McCall Waterfront Park on the Columbia River Gorge. You can hike around the west side of the river via the . gorge or just simply stare at the majesty that is a • Bike lanes are also great places to skate. Portland fantastic waterfall. drivers are used to looking out out for bicyclists. Watch out for streetcar and MAX Line tracks in the OTHER HELPFUL LINKS street, especially downtown. • Travel Portland Magazine • Things to do and see around Portland pamphet

10 AFTER PARTIES

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 9 PM - 2 AM 9 PM - 2 AM Ankeny Alley Bossanova Ballroom SW Ankeny St between 2nd and 3rd Ave 722 East Burnside St Portland 97214 Ankeny Alley is a true gem of Portland nightlife. (503) 206-7630 This alley, closed off to cars features multiples bars, bossanovaballroom.com clubs, and even a strip club. And Portland’s legendary doughnut slingers and Rose City Rollers’ beloved It’s no secret that the flat track and the dance floor will sponsor, Voodoo Doughnut, is just around the corner be forever intertwined in the hearts of skaters and and open 24 hours for your fried doughy needs. Head fans. The afterparty has always been a great moment down to Ankeny Alley after day 1 of the tournament of catharsis where the battles of the weekend have and enjoy $2 Rolling Rocks in all the bars as a skater passed and enemies on the track and in the stands can or fan of the tournament! finally be best friends, once again, on the dancefloor.

Free And so, we invite you to join us on Sunday at 9 PM at 21+ in the bars, all ages in the alley outside of the Bossanova Ballroom for stiff drinks, tasty snacks, designated areas and loud music served up all night long. Sharing the DJ Booth will be Agent Meow (Rose City) and MisterSister SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (Sacred, Bay Area) spinning every hip-hop, electronic, and pop jam your dancing shoes and eardrums can 9 PM - 2AM Roll, Bounce @ Holocene take. 1001 SE Morrison Ave Portland 97214 Free to skaters and volunteers/$5 for anyone else (503) 239-7639 (tickets can be purchased at RCR Merch Table and at the door). After the action on the track rolls to a stop, join us at Holocene for the “Roll, Bounce!” Dance to the jams of Sponsored by Red Bull! Look out for Red Bull drink Nasty Tasha, Troubled Youth, Casual Aztec, and specials and samples plus $2 Rolling Rocks! Sappho. These lady selectors promise to keep the 18+ party going and make ya sweat!

$5 GA/$3 for Champs skaters and fans with wristband or lanyard 21+

11 HOW GET TO PORTLAND

Venue: Our tournament will be held at the historic Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the original home of the Portland Trailblazers and part of the Rose Quarter Sports Complex! The address of the arena is One Center Court, Portland, OR 97227. The complex is accessed by car, light rail, and bus.

BY AIR From I-5 Northbound: Take the Rose Quarter exit, left The Portland area is served by Portland International on Broadway (second light), left on Vancouver Ave Airport (PDX), located about 10 miles from the host (second light), proceed straight, enter parking garages hotels and venue. PDX is served by light rail, car, as directed. Or take City Center exit (before Marquam and taxis. Bridge), proceed north on Front St (Naito Pkwy) over the Steel Bridge, left on Interstate Ave (first light), BY BUS OR TRAIN enter parking garages as directed. Or take I-405 exit to Everett St exit, right on Everett St, proceed over Steel Portland’s Greyhound Station and historic train station, Bridge, left on Interstate Ave (first light), enter parking Union Station, are located in beautiful Old Town garages as directed. Portland. A quick light rail or bus ride from the train station will get you to the host hotels. Look for the From I-5 Southbound: Take Rose Quarter exit (302A), Green Line to Clackamas or the #17 bus Holgate/ proceed straight through two lights, enter parking Broadway. garages as directed.

BY TRANSIT From I-84 Westbound: Follow signs to I-5 N , Portland’s public transit system, Tri-Met has a super take Rose Quarter exit. Turn left onto NE Multnomah helpful trip planner on their website. Just know where (second light). Turn right onto N Interstate (third light you are going and it will help get you there! including pedestrian crossing light). Enter parking garages as directed. BY CAR Veterans Memorial Coliseum is located right off of From Hwy 26 Eastbound: Take I-405 N/Seattle exit, main artery I-5. Directions for reaching the venue are take Everett St exit, exit right on Everett St, proceed below. Please visit the venue’s website for additional straight over Steel Bridge, left on Interstate Ave (first detailed driving directions to the venue. light), enter parking garages as directed. Or take I-405 N exit proceed to I-5 S exit, from I-5 S take Rose From I-205 Northbound: Take I-205 N to the City Center/ Quarter exit, proceed straight through two lights, I-84 W exit and follow the I-84 Westbound directions. enter parking garages as directed. Or take I-405 S exit, proceed to I-5 N, from I-5 N take the Rose Quarter exit, From I-205 Southbound: Take I-205 N to the City Center/ left on Broadway (second light), left on Vancouver Ave I-84 West exit and follow the I-84 Westbound directions. (second light), proceed straight, enter parking garages as directed.

WITHIN TOWN Rose City Rollers are happy to be sponsored by Radio Cab. Please use Radio Cab for all your taxi needs while in Portland! You can reach them at (503) 227-1212. Download the app for: iPhone or Android. HOW GET TO THE DOUBLETREE BY HILTON

PUBLIC TRANSIT FROM PORTLAND FROM I-5 S - WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT • Take exit 302A toward Moda Center/City Center • Follow the signs in the airport to the MAX Light Rail • Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Rose Quarter Station, located near baggage claim • Continue straight onto N Vancouver Ave • Take the MAX Red Line Eastbound—It’s the only way • Continue onto NE Wheeler Ave the train goes from this station, and a one way ticket will cost just $2.50! • Turn left onto NE Multnomah St and the hotel will be on your right • DoubleTree by Hilton Portland is located half a block west of the Lloyd Center/NE 11th Ave MAX Station FROM I-5 N - SALEM AREA FROM PORTLAND • Take exit 302A for Weidler St INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT • Merge right onto NE Weidler St • Follow signs out of the airport • Turn right onto NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd • Get on I-205 S • Turn left onto NE Multnomah St and the hotel will be • Follow I-205 S and take exit 21B for I-84/US-30 W on your right toward Portland • Merge onto I-84/US-30 W • Take exit 1 toward Lloyd Center • Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Lloyd Center and merge onto NE 11th Ave • Turn left onto NE Multnomah St to circle the property and arrive at the entrance • DoubleTree by Hilton Portland will be on the left

FROM PORTLAND CITY CENTER • Head east on SW Alder St to the • Stay in the left lane over the bridge and merge onto I-5 N • Take exit 302A to Weidler St • Turn right on Weidler St to NE 9th Ave • Turn right on NE 9th Ave to Multnomah • DoubleTree by Hilton Portland will be on your left

13 HOW TO GET TO THE COURTYARD MARRIOTT - CONVENTION CENTER

PUBLIC TRANSIT FROM PORTLAND FROM I-5 N - SALEM AREA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT • Take exit 302A for Weidler St • Follow the signs in the airport to the MAX Light Rail • ●Merge right onto NE Weidler St Station, located near baggage claim • Turn right onto NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd • Take the MAX Red Line Eastbound—It’s the only way • Turn left onto NE Wasco and the hotel will be on the train goes from this station, and a one way ticket your left will cost just $2.50! • Courtyard Marriott Convention is located 0.2 miles from the Convention Center MAX stop

FROM PORTLAND CITY CENTER • ●Head east on SW Alder St to the Morrison Bridge • Stay in the left lane over the bridge and merge onto I-5 N • Take exit 302A to Weidler St • Turn right on Weidler St to NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd • Turn right on NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Wasco • Turn left on Wasco and hotel will be on the left

FROM I-5 S - WASHINGTON • Take exit 302A toward Moda Center/City Center • Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Rose Quarter • Continue straight onto N Vancouver Ave • Turn left on Weidler St • Turn right onto NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd • Turn left onto NE Wasco and the hotel will be on your left

14 HOTEL INFORMATION

Doubletree by Hilton 1000 NE Multnomah St Portland, OR 97232 Phone: (503) 281-6111 Fax: (503) 284-8553 [email protected] photo credit: Hilton www.doubletreeportland.com

The DoubleTree is located 9 miles from Portland AMENITIES International Airport (PDX), one half block west from • Full amenities list the Lightrail MAX Lloyd Center / NE 11th Avenue Station, and 1 mile from Veterans Memorial Coliseum. • Check in: 4:00 PM • Check out: 12:00 PM GROUP RATES • Free Internet USD $129/night + tax • Self parking is $20 per night. Valet parking is $25 (includes up to 4 persons in 1 King or 2 Queen room) per night.

RESERVATIONS • Fitness room Reservation Phone: (503) 281-6111 or toll free at (800) 321-2211 CANCELLATION POLICY Online Booking Link: Canceling your reservation before 72 hours prior to http://bit.ly/wftda-2016-champs-hotel-public your date of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling Group Name: WFP your reservation after this time or failing to show, will result in a charge equal to the first night’s stay per room to your credit card. Taxes may apply. Failing to call or show before check-out time after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation.

15 HOTEL INFORMATION

Courtyard Marriott - Convention Center 435 NE Wasco St Portland, OR 97232 Phone: (503) 234-3200 Fax: (503) 284-8553 www.marriott.com/hotels/ travel/pdxcl-courtyard-portland- photo credit: Marriott downtown-convention-center/

The Courtyard is located 9 miles from Portland AMENITIES International Airport (PDX), 2 blocks from the Lightrail • Full amenities list MAX Convention Center Stop, and 6 blocks from Veterans Memorial Coliseum. • Check in: 3:00 PM • Check out: 12:00 PM GROUP RATES • Free Internet CAD $165/night + tax • Valet parking is $25 per day. Self parking is off site at (includes up to 4 persons in 1 King or 2 Queen room) $1 per hour.

RESERVATIONS • Fitness room Reservation Phone: (503) 234-3200 • Indoor pool Online Booking Link: http://bit.ly/2dooJJl Group Name: WFTDA Championships CANCELLATION POLICY Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM prior to your date of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling your reservation after this time or failing to show, will result in a charge equal to the first night’s stay per room to your credit card. Taxes may apply. Failing to call or show before check-out time after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation.

16 ABOUT THE VENUE

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Veterans Memorial Coliseum One Center Court Portland, OR 97227 www.rosequarter.com/venue/veterans-memorial-coliseum/

The Veterans Memorial Coliseum, a 12,000-seat arena, serves as the primary home for the WHL Winterhawks, and previously served as the original home of the Trail Blazers. The arena opened in 1960 and was dedicated to serve as a memorial to veterans from all wars.

The Veterans Memorial Coliseum currently hosts over 150 events per year, and has recently hosted major international events, such as the 2007 Davis Cup and President Obama’s first campaign rally in Portland.

17 VENUE INFORMATION Veterans Memorial Coliseum One Center Court, Portland, OR 97227

PARKING RULES AND RESTRICTIONS There is parking at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. • All purses, bags, and cases are subject to search. However, we strongly recommend not driving to • In accordance with Veterans Memorial Coliseum the venue. The host hotels are located within one ordinances, smoking, including e-cigarettes, is mile walking distance from the venue. Parking costs not permitted in all public areas at the Veterans change by day and according to what other events are Memorial Coliseum including the arena and happening in the complex. Parking rates for this event concourse. A designated smoking area is located are currently unavailable. Learn more about parking outside. at the venue at this Website: Parking at the Rose Quarter. You can buy a parking pass from Ticketmaster • Designated Smoking Areas - There are 2 areas here. downstairs (see Backstage Map). No smoking is permitted inside the building, including vaping of any Only people who have a specific parking pass have kind. No alcoholic beverages are permitted outside access to park in the North Stage lot. Vendors can load of the venue as well. in temporarily. All others will need to pay to park in one • Any item that is dangerous, hazardous and/or illegal, of the other Rose Quarter parking lots. or that may be used as a weapon, compromise or otherwise interfere with the enjoyment, comfort, or SECURITY safety of any person or pose risk to security at the Rose City Rollers will provide volunteer security venue, or any other item that WFTDA event officials personnel to attend to crowd control and general or Veterans Memorial Coliseum officials determine (in security matters. You are advised not to leave their absolute discretion) may cause injury or public valuables unattended as neither the WFTDA, the nuisance or inconvenience to any other person is Rose City Rollers, nor the Memorial Coliseum will strictly prohibited. be responsible for loss, damage, or theft of your • No animals other than guide, signal, or service belongings. Any property you bring to the event is at animals (as defined by law) are allowed in Veterans your own risk. Memorial Coliseum. All sanitary needs for permitted animals are the responsibility of the customer. VENUE FOOD AND BEVERAGE • Neither the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the No outside food and beverage is allowed. The WFTDA, nor the Rose City Rollers, will be liable for Veterans Memorial Coliseum will have a number of any loss, damage, or harm (of any kind, including concessions and restaurants open during our event. to any person or any property) arising from your presence at the event and you agree that no claim, complaint, or proceeding will be brought in this regard. You are responsible for any property you bring to the event and such property is at your own risk. Your presence and/or movement in and around the event is at your own risk. • The Veterans Memorial Coliseum is wheelchair accessible. If you require further accommodations, email [email protected].

18 HOW TO GET TO VENUE

From the Doubletree by Hilton WALKING DRIVING • North on NE 11th to Multnomah St • Head north on NE 9th Ave toward NE Hassalo St • Turn right on NE Wheeler Ave • Turn left onto NE Multnomah St • Turn left on Ramsey Way • Turn right onto N Interstate Ave/Pacific Hwy W • Turn right onto N Larrabee Ave

• Turn right onto N Ramsay Way

From the Courtyard Marriott WALKING DRIVING • Take NE Wasco to NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd • Head west on NE Wasco St toward NE Martin Luther • ●Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Blvd King Jr Blvd • ●Turn right onto NE Multnomah St • Turn left onto NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd • Turn right onto NE Wheeler St • Turn right at the first cross street onto NE Multnomah St • Turn left onto Ramsey Way • Turn right onto N Interstate Ave/Pacific Hwy W • Turn right onto N Larrabee Ave • Turn right onto N Ramsay Way

EVENT TRANSPORTATION

The Rose Quarter, home of the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, is conveniently located next to two MAX Light Rail stations. The Rose Quarter Transit Center is located on the red, blue, and green lines and is located south of the arena. The Interstate/Rose Quarter station is located on the western side of the Rose Quarter campus and serves riders on the yellow line. Please note that the Free Rail Zone no longer exists, and a valid fare is required everywhere. Adult fare for a ride on Tri-Met is $2.50 or $5 for the day. Passes can be purchased in advance online or via the Tri-Met smartphone app. Information about that and other bus lines that serve the arena can be found at trimet.org. N AT I E R O N T A N L I

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