NEW ORLEANS USAUSA INTERNATIONAL WFTDA CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY • SATURDAY • SUNDAY 2O November 9-11 LAKEFRONT ARENA 6801 Franklin Ave, New orleans, la 70122 18 hosted by Big Easy Rollergirls WFTDA.com/Tournaments ABOUT THE HOSTS BIg easy Rolllergirls Yes this can just be a league logo only! The Big Easy Rollergirls (BERG) organization was When the flood waters receded and New Orleans began founded in 2004 by a group of tough New Orleans the long rebuilding process, the Big Easy Rollergirls had women. BERG began holding practices in mid-2005, and to do the same. Finally, on Sepember 17, 2016, the Big had a dedicated and growing membership when, on Easy Rollergirls held their first bout amidst the brightly lit August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina rolled into town. floats at Mardi Gras World. In the aftermath of that storm and the levee breaks For many in the league and throughout New Orleans, the that followed, the founding members of the Big Easy Big Easy Rollergirls became a touchstone of the Katrina Rollergirls were scattered and many relocated around recovery process, and a great respite from what was still the country. a difficult and painful time in our city’s history, earning the tagline “We Skate Through Hell and High Water.” Today, BERG has an A/B team structure with three home teams. 2 Where we skate Kiefer University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena 6801 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122 arena.uno.edu Photo credit: © User:Spatms / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0 PARKING RULES AND RESTRICTIONS All parking at the Lakefront Arena is free and • All purses, bags, and cases are subject to search. outdoors. There are no marked spaces, so just • In accordance with Lakefront Arena ordinances, park in a line and leave room for others. Be sure smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted you’re not parked in an entry or exit lane. in any public areas at the Lakefront Arena, including the arena and concourse. Please use the SECURITY designated outdoor smoking area. Any item that is dangerous, hazardous and/ There will be hired security personnel and • or illegal, or that may be used as a weapon, volunteer security staff from the Big Easy compromise or otherwise interfere with the Rollergirls to attend to crowd control and general enjoyment, comfort, or safety of any person or security matters. You are advised not to leave pose risk to security at the venue, or any other valuables unattended as neither the WFTDA, the item that WFTDA event officials or Lakefront Big Easy Rollergirls, nor the Lakefront Arena will Arena officials determine (in their absolute be responsible for loss, damage, or theft of your discretion) may cause injury or public nuisance belongings. Any property you bring to the event or inconvenience to any other person is strictly is at your own risk. prohibited. • No animals other than guide, signal, or service VENUE FOOD AND BEVERAGE animals (as defined by law) are allowed in Concessions will be available to purchase all day Lakefront Arena. All sanitary needs for permitted at various locations around the arena. animals are the responsibility of the customer. • Neither the Lakefront Arena, the WFTDA, nor the Big Easy Rollergirls will be liable for any loss, damage, or harm (of any kind, including 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 brought at your own risk. Your presence and/or movement in and around the event is at your own risk. • The Lakefront Arena is wheelchair accessible. If you require further accommodations, email [email protected]. 3 HOW TO GET THERE BY TRAIN TO NEW ORLEANS Amtrak has service to New Orleans on the City of New Orleans (from Chicago), Crescent (from New York BY AIR City), and Sunset Limited (from Los Angeles). While an Fly into the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International overnight trip might not be right for Champs, please Airport (MSY). From MSY, there are traditional options consider the train if you live within eight hours driving of getting to your hotel, like cab or rideshare, but we’re distance of New Orleans. hoping to have a Champs transport option. There is http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/ public bus transit from the airport, but it might take too transportation/gettinghere/trains.html long, depending on your destination. Check the time to make sure it works with your schedule. BY CAR To Kiefer University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena, BY BUS 6801 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122 Greyhound and Megabus have service to New Orleans. From WEST of New Orleans: Take I-10 East/I-610 East. Greyhound Use Exit 4/Franklin Avenue from I-610 E. Turn left onto http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/ Franklin Avenue and continue about 2.5 miles to the transportation/gettinghere/buses.html Lakefront Arena. Megabus From EAST of New Orleans: Take I-10 West and then Exit https://us.megabus.com/city-guides/new-orleans 238A/Franklin Avenue. Turn right onto Franklin Avenue and continue about 2.5 miles to the Lakefront Arena. From the NORTH or SOUTH: These directions do not exist in New Orleans! Substitute “riverside” or “lakeside” as needed. And if you don’t know what that means, ask a local! We love to talk about directions in our city. WFTDA SHUTTLE TRANSPORT Event Shuttle Airport Shuttle Discounted fare for fans and participants attending Buses will be available between the Astor Crowne the 2018 WFTDA International Championships. Only Plaza and Lakefront Arena, Friday through $20 one way/$40 round trip between the airport Sunday. and our host hotel or anywhere downtown! Early birds get your Shuttle Pass for $20 until Register on-line with Airport Shuttle to obtain an e- midnight Oct. 22nd! From Oct. 23 to Nov. 11 passes ticket to print and bring with you on your trip to New will be available online for $25. Orleans Airport. • Must book shuttle online at least 24 hours prior to your https://champsshuttlepass.eventbrite.com flight arrival time. • Changes can be made to the existing reservation online if needed. • Discount only applies to reservations made through the web portal — if not the discount doesn’t apply. https://wftda.com/new-orleans-travel-information 4 WHERE TO STAY Host Hotel Information ASTOR CROWNE PLAZA NEW ORLEANS 739 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone (504) 962-0500 Photo credit: Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans, astorneworleans.com Group Rates: $145.00 per night All hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes: Current fees are 15.75% plus a $2.00 per night fee $24.84 in taxes = $169.84 total per night Triple Rate = $155.00 + taxes | Quad = $165.00 + taxes Room rate is available +/- 3 days of event (Nov. 5 - Nov. 15, 2018). Reservation Phone: 1 (877) 408-9661 Online Booking Link: https://goo.gl/v9skz5 Group Name: Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Reservation deadline: Oct. 26, 2018 5:00 PM CST Hotel Standard Deposit & Cancellation Policy A credit card is required to hold each guest’s reservation. Such credit card shall serve to confirm the reservation for the dates indicated, and, upon check-in, maybe used as the guest’s method of payment. There is no cancellation penalty if cancellation is received by the hotel at least 72 hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained. Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival will be subject to a one night’s room and tax cancellation charge. 5 TICKETING PACK IS HERE 4-PACK SINGLE-DAY 3-Day Weekend Pass, General Admission General Admission Age 13+: $56.25 *4 tickets = $225 + $61.50 fees = $285.50 Age 13+: $27.00 + $0.00 taxes = $27.00 Age 55+ (senior), Military, Student (box office only): THREE-DAY WEEKEND PASS $22.00 + $0.00 taxes = $22.00 General Admission Age 13+: $75.00 + $0.00 taxes = $75.00 EVENING Age 55+ (senior), Military, Student (box office only): $60.00 Final Two Games Only + $0.00 taxes = $60.00 Age 13+: $15.00 + $0.00 taxes = $15.00 Age 55+ (senior), Military, Student (box office only): 3-DAY WEEKEND PASS, VIP $12.00 + $0.00 taxes = $00.00 General Admission Age 13+: $150.00 + $21.45 fees = $171.45 PURCHASE https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1896027 Children age 12 and under have free admission when accompanied by a ticketed guardian. ENTRY AND REENTRY NOTES AND ADDITIONAL FEES Doors open one hour before games start daily. • Convenience and handling fees are added to these prices (typically by phone or online). Your tickets will be scanned and/or taken at the entrance to • Friday and Saturday evening tickets are for entry the arena. For same day re-entry, you will need a wristband. at 5:00 p.m. Do not leave the arena without a wristband if you wish to • Sunday evening tickets are for entry at 1:00 p.m. re-enter. • Discounts for active military personnel are available with ID wherever tickets are sold. SEATING INFORMATION • Children 12 years old and younger are always • Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. free with a ticketed and supervising adult! While • There will be stadium seating only admission is free for children 12 years old and • VIP seating will be available. younger, a child’s ticket will be required upon entry • No carry-in chairs are permitted. to track venue capacity, so please be sure to obtain • Chairs are not permitted trackside except as a one from the ticketing site.