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West Texas Roundup West Texas Roundup July 3-4, 2021 at Joyland Amusement Park, Larson Intl., NRCMA and Wonderland Amusement Park Registration The West Texas panhandle plains, known for its rugged beauty, ACE members . .. $50.00 wide open vistas and spectacular sunsets, is also home to two TSU members . .. $55.00 traditional amusement parks and a ride manufacturer. With Non members. $60.00 many of these family run treasures disappearing from our Register online : landscape, it’s great to see two parks and a manufacturing http://acesouthcentral.ticketleap.com/WTX2021 facility still operating in this part of the Lone Star State. Joyland in Lubbock, is home to three fun Online Deadline: June 26, 2021 coasters: An SDC Galaxi, a Wisdom Orient Postmark Deadline: June 22, 2019 Express and their newest addition Sand Storm. In addition to these well-maintained coasters is a Non members must register as guests of a current collection of classic carnival rides including a train, flume and ACE member who is also attending the event. skyride. Also included is a Larson Super Shot Drop Tower. David Dean and his wife Kristi always make ACEers feel right at There is no on-site late registration. home. First timers and returning friends will enjoy this treasured Registration required for ages 3 and up. gem in Lubbock. Attendees will receive unlimited rides. Larson International in Plainview, is long Tentative Schedule* known for its Super Loop attractions, but the company also manufacturers a variety of Saturday July 3rd—Joyland Amusement Park rides including Drop Towers, Flying Scoot- Park hours 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ers and Tilt-A-Whirls. Larson has always welcomed ACE and has been storing a number of items for the National Roller • 12:30 p.m.—Bumper Car Soccer Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA). Attendees will enjoy a • 1:00 p.m.—ERT tour of the production facility. • 6:00 p.m.—Dinner and Park Q&As The National Roller Coaster Museum & • 7:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m. Group photo and enjoy the park Archives is home to one of the largest col- lections of amusement park ride vehicles • ~10 p.m.—City fireworks display and blueprints in the world. Coaster cars from Disneyland, Cedar Point, Six Flags Over Texas and Busch Gardens are among the unique and rare Sunday, July 4th—Larson International and NRCMA photo / video opportunities you'll be able to experience! • 9:00 a.m.—Arrive at Larson, Breakfast Significantly expanded since ACE's last visit in 2019, ACE / TSU • 9:30 a.m.—Group photo, Larson factory tour will be the first members of the public to tour the still-under- construction wing and be among the first to purchase official, • 10:15 a.m.—NRCMA tour one-of-a-kind NRMCA souvenirs! • Noon—Depart for Amarillo Wonderland in Amarillo, boasts five coasters, The Big Coaster—a Pinfari Zyklon 210; Texas Sunday, July 4th—Wonderland Amusement Park Tornado—a unique Hopkins double loop coast- Park hours 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. er; Cyclone— Miler mouse—one of only two left on the world, the Hornet—a Vekoma family coaster formerly from AstroWorld • 2:15 p.m.—Gather at Wonderland’s back gate near the Big and their latest addition, Spin-O-Saurus—a SBF Compact Spin- Coaster ning Coaster. Also on hand is a great assortment of unique wa- • 2:30 p.m.—Check-in and park entry ter rides and traditional flat rides including a classic dark ride. Paul and Paula Borchardt make everyone feel welcome with • 6:30 p.m.—Dinner their West Texas hospitality. Attendees will receive the Ultimate • 8:00 p.m.—ERT on Texas Tornado WOW Pass for the day which includes unlimited rides on all at- tractions* and mini golf. • 8:30 p.m—Group photo, Event ends *The Fantastic Journey Dark Ride is limited to 1 ride. *Inclement weather, equipment problems or other unforeseen circumstances may affect the schedule. COVID-19 Notice The greatest concern of American Coaster Enthusiasts is the health, safety and enjoyment of its members. To ensure continued safety, ACE is closely monitoring the ever-evolving COVID-19 situa- tion. As a result, we ask that you respect the wishes of ACE and the park. Please follow and respect all safety procedures instituted by our hosts for the event. If you feel you cannot follow the procedures put in place by the parks, Larson International or the NRCMA, please do not register for the event. COVID-19 Guidelines (joylandpark.com) Wonderland Amusement Park | COVID-19 Guidelines (wonderlandpark.com) Everyone has different comfort levels in terms of being in close proximity to others. Please be re- spectful of other members and refrain from shaking hands or hugging and allow a six-foot distance between one another, unless it's made clear by all involved that closer proximity is welcomed. West Texas Registration Form—July 3-4, 2021 Registration forms must be postmarked by June 22, 2021. All registered will have catered meal(s) ordered for them and in the event of not being able to attend, the registered member will not be entitled to a refund. The payment of registration fees by, for or on behalf of participants releases and holds harmless American Coaster Enthusiasts, Inc. and its Officers, Executive Committee Members, Regional Representatives and other representatives from any and all liabilities related to those activities. The payment of registration fees by, for or on behalf of participants acknowledges that an inherent risk of exposure to Covid-19 exists in public places where people are present and that attendees voluntarily assume all risks to exposure to Covid-19 and holds harmless American Coaster Enthusiasts, Inc. and its Officers, Executive Committee Members, Regional Representatives and other representatives from any and all illness and injury. All attendees (including non-members) are expected to follow the ACE Code of Conduct which can be found at www.aceonline.org/ conduct/ ACE members will be held responsible for the actions of any of their guests. You can email [email protected] with any questions regarding the event. Make all checks payable to Jason Knutson and mail this form postmarked by June 22, 2021 to: Jason Knutson 1618 Bel Riposo Ln League City, TX 77573 OR Register online (for an additional fee): https://acesouthcentral.ticketleap.com/WTX2021 Online Deadline: June 26, 2021 ACE Membership # Event Fee (Enter TSU if a TSU $50 Members member or N if non- $55 TSU Members Name City, State member) $60 Non-Members Phone Number For Primary Contact: Email Address For Primary Contact: Total Enclosed: $ ACESouthCentral.org @acesouthcentral Make sure to use #RideWithACE and #WTXRoundup in your posts! American Coaster Enthusiasts South Central ACEridewithus @ridewithACE .
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