2016 International WFTDA D2 Playoffs in Wichita
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2016 INTERNATIONAL WFTDA PLAYOFFS FRI•SAT•SUN, August 19-21 in Wichita, Kansas, United States Hosted by ICT Roller Girls WFTDA.com/Wichita N AT I E R O N T A N L I WICHITA, KS W S F F T F D O A P L A Y HOSPITALITY GUIDE Wichita Sports Forum 2668 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67037 ABOUT THE HOSTS ICT Roller Girls Welcome to Wichita, the largest city in Kansas! ICT Roller Girls is a skater-owned and operated roller derby league, founded by diehard Wichitans in 2006. ICT Roller Girls joined the WFTDA in 2009, and this is the first time we have hosted a WFTDA Playoff Tournament and are honored to be given this opportunity. From fine dining to food trucks, we have a broad selection of dining including traditional American fare and flavors from all over the world. After a long day of derby, make sure to check out some of our local breweries —try the Wizard of Hops at Central Standard Brewing or have an ICT IPA at the Hopping Gnome! Don’t miss Old Town in downtown Wichita—our brick-lined streets are sought out for restaurants, bars, clubs, shops, theaters, galleries, and museums! ICT is here to serve you should you need anything, so find one of the ICT volunteers if you have any questions. HOW GET TO THE VENUE BY AIR BY TRAIN Fly to Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport Wichita’s nearest Amtrak train station is in Newton, KS, (ICT), which is located in southwest Wichita and is approximately 45 minutes from the venue. A shuttle approximately 17 miles from the host hotel and venue. bus runs from the station to Wichita, after most arrivals. Eisenhower Airport is accessible by car, taxi, or city bus. BY CAR BY BUS: If traveling from the North or South of Wichita, the The Greyhound bus station is located in Downtown fastest route is 1-35 which passes straight through the Wichita at 312 S Broadway. From there, it is a 15-minute city. If traveling from the West, take I-70 E connecting taxi ride to the venue. with I-35 S or take KS-96 E directly to Wichita. If traveling from the East, the best options are US-400 W or I-44 connecting with US-166 W. HOW TO GET TO HOTELS FROM THE NORTH FROM THE WEST From I-35 South, take K-96 West From US-400 E/US-54 E/W Kellogg Ave, take exit onto Take 21st St Exit I-135 N toward Salina Turn Left onto 21st St, then right onto Greenwich Rd. Take exit 10A to merge onto K-96 E Take 21st St Exit FROM THE SOUTH Turn Left onto 21st St then right onto Greenwich Rd. From I-35 North, take K-96 West Take 21st St Exit FROM DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Turn Left onto 21st St, then right onto Greenwich Rd. AIRPORT (ICT) From Eisenhower Airport Pkwy turn right onto W FROM THE EAST Kellogg Dr From US-400 W/US-54 W, take K-96 Ramp towards Take exit onto I-135 N toward Salina, then take exit 10A I-35/Hutchinson to merge onto K-96 E Continue onto K-96 West Take 21st St Exit Take 21st Str Exit Turn Left onto 21st St then right onto Greenwich Rd. Turn Left onto 21st St, then right onto Greenwich Rd. Fizz Burgers Molino’s Mexican 37th St. N. Planet Sub Sam’s Club K-96 Oh Yeah! China Bistro Jerseys Grill & Bar 29th St. N. Sports Forum Blue River Mexican Holiday Inn Dillon’s Grocery Target The Good Egg 21st St. N. Deano’s Grill & Tap Woodlawn Rd. Rd. Woodlawn Rd. Greenwich E. N. 127th St. Webb Rd. Rd. Webb Rock Rd. Rd. Rock 13th St. N. HOTEL INFORMATION Holiday Inn Express & Suites NE Wichita 2340 N Greenwich Rd Wichita, KS 67226 (316) 927-3850 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ hotels/us/en/wichita/ictgr/ hoteldetail The Holiday Inn Express is located 16 miles from AMENITIES Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport (ICT). The hotel is just • Complimentary hot breakfast over a mile (a ten minute walk) from the venue. • Fridges and microwaves in all rooms GROUP RATES • Free Internet $79/night + tax (Standard King) • Free parking $89/night + tax (Standard Double Queen) $99/night + tax (Studio Suite King + Sleeper Sofa) • Indoor pool $99/night + tax (Studio Suite 2 Queen + Sleeper Sofa) • Fitness room RESERVATIONS CANCELLATION POLICY Phone: (800) 465-4329 or (316) 927-3850 Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM prior to your Online (link will not work on smart phone): https:// date of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling your www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=e reservation after this time or failing to show, will result x&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=ictgr&_ in a charge equal to the first night’s stay per room to PMID=99801505&GPC=wft your credit card. Taxes may apply. Failing to call or Deadline: August 1, 2016 show before check-out time after the first night of a Group Name: Women’s Flat Track Derby Association reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder or WFT of your reservation. Check in: 3:00 PM • Check out: 11:00 AM HOTEL INFORMATION Staybridge Suites 2250 N Greenwich Rd Wichita, KS 67226 (316) 297-3888 www.ihg.com/staybridge/ hotels/us/en/wichita/ictsb/ hoteldetail Staybridge Suites is located 16 miles from Dwight D. AMENITIES Eisenhower (ICT) airport. The hotel is just over a mile • Complimentary hot breakfast (a ten minute walk) from the venue. • Full kitchen with dishes, stove, full size fridge, GROUP RATES microwave in all rooms $89/night + tax (Studio 1 Queen + Sleeper Sofa) • Sleeper sofa in all rooms $89/night + tax (Studio 1 King + Sleeper Sofa) • Free Internet $99/night + tax (Suite 2 Full Beds + Sleeper Sofa) • Free parking • Outdoor pool RESERVATIONS • Fitness room Phone: (800) 238-8000 or (316) 297-3888 Online: Not available. Please call hotel to book. Deadline: August 1, 2016 CANCELLATION POLICY Group Name: Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM prior to your or WFT date of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling your Check in: 3:00 PM • Check out: 11:00 AM 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. HOTEL INFORMATION Hampton Inn & Suites 2433 N Greenwich Rd Wichita, KS 67226 (316) 636-5594 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com/ en/hotels/kansas/hampton-inn- and-suites-wichita-northeast- ICTNOHX/index.html The Hampton Inn is located 16 miles from Dwight D. AMENITIES Eisenhower (ICT) airport. The hotel is about one mile • Complimentary hot breakfast (a ten minute walk) from the venue. • Free Internet GROUP RATE • Free parking $89/night + tax (includes up to 4 persons in a Queen/ • Indoor pool Queen room or King) • Fitness room RESERVATIONS CANCELLATION POLICY Phone: (316) 636-5594 Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM on your Online: Not available date of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling your Deadline: July 28, 2016 reservation after this time or failing to show, will result Group Name: Women’s Flat Track or WFT in a charge equal to the first night’s stay per room to Check in: 3:00 PM • Check out: 11:00 AM 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. ABOUT THE VENUE Photo credit: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a1AjPO1K0p0/maxresdefault.jpg Wichita Sports Forum 2668 N Greenwich Rd. Wichita, KS 67226 (316) 201-1414 www.wichitasportsforum.com With over 148,000 square feet of premier multi- Spectators will have the luxury of watching their sport, convention and private party space, the favorite athlete from atop 2 mezzanine level viewing Wichita Sports Forum houses a trampoline park, decks totaling over 6,150 square feet. In addition, a basketball and volleyball courts, sand volleyball 18,500 square-foot Extreme Air Sports Trampoline courts and an indoor soccer field that converts to a Park will round out the total athletic/entertainment baseball or softball practice area. experience. VENUE INFORMATION Wichita Sports Forum 2668 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67037 HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE RULES AND RESTRICTIONS From Holiday Inn Express & Suites Northeast Wichita, • All purses, bags, and cases are subject to search. exit the parking lot, turning right onto Greenwich Rd • In accordance with Wichita Sports Forum ordinances, / N 111th St. E., heading north. Go under the K-96 smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted in expressway, and turn right onto E. 26th St. N. The all public areas at the Wichita Sports Forum including Wichita Sports Forum is ahead on the left. the arena and concourse. There is a designated PARKING outdoor smoking area. The Wichita Sports Forum has a parking lot out front • Any item that is dangerous, hazardous and/or illegal, and parking is free. 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 There will be hired security personnel and volunteer venue, or any other item that WFTDA event officials security staff from the ICT Roller Girls to attend to or Wichita Sports Forum officials determine (in their crowd control and general security matters.