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SEPTEMBER 26-28 HOSPITALITY GUIDE SALT PALACE CONVENTION CENTER 100 SW Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 HOSTED BY: ABOUT THE HOSTS WASATCH ROLLER DERBY Salt Lake City, Utah Wasatch Roller Derby (WRD) was formed in 2008 with the intent In 2010, WRD also secured its own practice venue and focused to create a travel team and a non-profit organization focused on on its next goal, WFTDA (then-called regional) Playoffs. In 2012, giving back to the local community. Wasatch Roller Derby has after a hard fought season including an amazing series of games at grown from the mere vision of two individuals to a league of 50 Boise’s Spudtown Knockdown tournament, the season ended with skaters, many dedicated volunteers, and the most amazing officials an invite to Oakland for the WFTDA Western Regional Playoffs. crew! In the six years that WRD has been in existence they have In 2013, WRD headed to the WFTDA Division 1 Playoffs in Fort grown from one travel team to an “A” and a “B” travel team and 3 Wayne, Indiana, and now Wasatch Roller Derby is elated to be home teams. hosting a Division 1 Playoff tournament in Salt Lake City this year. Some of Wasatch Roller Derby’s accomplishments include: their first public bout April 25, 2009, where they raised approximately $1,500 for the Utah chapter of the American Diabetes Association. From there, the league continued to grow and in June 2010 Wasatch Roller Derby was accepted into the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. TRAVEL INFORMATION How to Get Here BY AIR: BY CAR: Salt Lake International Airport (SLC) is America’s best airport, The Salt Palace Convention Center is located in the heart of according to Travel + Leisure. Located just 4 miles from downtown downtown Salt Lake City, accessible by I-15 and the 600 South Salt Lake, the airport is a major hub for Delta and Southwest exit. The Salt Palace is located at 100 West Temple. Airlines, and both airlines offer non-stop flights from most major airports. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier, jetBlu, BY TAXI: SkyWest, United, and US Airways all serve Salt Lake International Getting around downtown Salt Lake is extremely easy, and Airport, as well. The airport also receives direct international flights most locations are within walking distance, or within Trax’s free- from Canada, Mexico, France, Italy, and Japan. fare zone, but if you need a cab, there are three reputable cab companies to choose from. The average fare from the airport to the BY TRAIN: hotel/Salt Palace is about $20 or less: Salt Lake City’s Amtrak station is located right downtown, within Yellow Cab (yellow cabs): (801) 521-2100 walking distance to all hotels and the Salt Palace Convention Center. It is located at 340 South 600 West. Ute Cab (red cabs): (801) 359-7788 City Cab (white cabs): (801) 363-5550 BY BUS: Salt Lake City’s Greyhound station is located downtown, within OTHER AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION walking distance to all hotels and the Salt Palace Convention Visit this site to learn more about shuttles, buses, taxi, and Center. It is located at 300 South 600 West. limousine services: www.slcairport.com/ground- UTA TRAX: transportation.asp Once you arrive in Salt Lake City, a rental car won’t be necessary - Salt Lake’s light rail system, UTA Trax, runs from the airport to downtown, and the hotels and convention center are within a few blocks from the trax stations. The Convention District, which includes much of the downtown area, is a free-fare zone. The host hotels are within easy walking distance of the Salt Palace. Trax green line runs from the airport to downtown, costs $2.50, and is only a 15-minute to 20-minute ride. The hotel is just a few blocks from the Courthouse (450 S Main) Trax stop. HOTEL INFORMATION Sheraton Salt Lake City 150 West 500 South (801) 401-2000 www.sheratonsaltlakecityhotel.com/ The Sheraton is located just three blocks from the venue and just 15 minutes from the airport. The UTA Trax light rail is $2.50 to/ from the airport to Courthouse Station, located a short walk from the hotel. GROUP RATE: $95/night + tax RESERVATION PHONE: (801) 401-2000 or (888) 627-8152 How to Get to the Hotel ONLINE BOOKING LINK: http://tinyurl.com/D1SLCHotel BY TRAX LIGHT RAIL FROM SALT LAKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AMENITIES: Take the 20-minute Green Line ride from the airport to downtown Free parking Salt Lake City - exit Trax at the Courthouse (450 S Main) stop. Free internet available in the lobby Walk to the Sheraton just half a block south, and a block-and-a- Complimentary shuttle to and from the airport & the venue half west from the trax stop. Most downtown hotels are within easy (must request ahead of time) walking distance to a TRAX stop. Cost: $2.50 one way. Cash or Business center credit cards accepted at the platform kiosks. Whirlpool/hot tub Self-parking and valet parking available BY CAR: Outdoor pool (seasonal) From I-15 (north or southbound), take the 600 South City Center Fitness center exit and go straight ahead to West Temple. Turn left on West Temple, to 500 South (500 South is a one-way street). Turn left Check in: 3:00 PM on 500 South. The Sheraton hotel is located on the north (right) Check out: 12:00 PM side of the street, halfway down the block. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 26, 2014 HOTEL’S STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY Canceling your reservation before 4:00 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. ABOUT THE VENUE Salt Palace Convention Center Hall E 100 South West Temple The Salt Palace is located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, within walking distance to dozens of hotels, shops, restaurants and bars. With over 679,000 square feet of space, there’s more than enough room for roller derby! Internet Rules and Restrictions Free public wifi is not available at the venue. • All purses, bags and cases are subject to search. • State law prohibits smoking indoors and outside within 20 feet Parking of building entrances. Smoking is permitted in designated areas The venue has two underground parking garages, and daily rates only. range from $5 and up. The South Lot entrance is off of 200 South between West Temple and 200 West. The West Lost entrance • Any item that is dangerous, hazardous and/or illegal or that is off of 300 West between 100 South and South Temple. We may be used as a weapon, compromise or otherwise interfere recommend that you stay at the host hotel and walk to the Salt with the enjoyment, comfort or safety of any person or pose Palace. In addition to parking on-site, there are also several risk to security at the venue, or any other item that WFTDA independent pay lots around the venue. event officials or the Salt Palace officials determine (in their absolute discretion) may cause injury or public nuisance or Security inconvenience to any other person is strictly prohibited. There will be hired security personnel and volunteer security staff • No animals other than guide, signal or service animals (as to attend to crowd control and general security matters. You are defined by law) are allowed in the Salt Palace. All sanitary advised not to leave valuables unattended as neither the WFTDA, needs for permitted animals are the responsibility of the Wasatch Roller Derby, nor the Salt Palace Convention Center will customer. be responsible for loss, damage or theft. Do not leave your property unattended. • Neither the Salt Palace, the WFTDA, nor Wasatch Roller Derby will be liable for any loss, damage or harm (of any kind, Food and Beverage including to any person or any property) arising from your In additon to food and beverage on site, there are more than 170 presence at the event and you agree that no claim, complaint restaurants, cafes, nightspots, and shops located in the convention or proceeding will be brought in this regard. You are responsible district, all within easy walking distance, and many located just for any property you bring to the event and such property is at across the street. your own risk. Your presence and/or movement in and around the event is at your own risk. Event Transportation • The Salt Palace is wheelchair accessible. If you require further The venue, restaurants, and after party location are all within accommodations, email [email protected]. walking distance of the host hotel and are within TRAX free-fare zone if you prefer not to walk. TICKET AND SEATING INFO 3-DAY WEEKEND PASS, GENERAL ADMISSION NOTES AND ADDITIONAL FEES • Age 13+: $60 • Convenience and handling fees are added to these prices • Age 9-12, 55+ (senior): $40 (typically by phone or online). • Age 8 and under: Free • Friday and Saturday evening tickets are for entry at 5:00 PM. FRIDAY SINGLE-DAY, GENERAL ADMISSION • Sunday evening tickets are for entry at 3:00 PM. • Age 13+: $25 • Children 8 years old and younger are always free with a • Age 9-12, 55+ (senior): $18 ticketed and supervising adult! While admission is free for • Age 8 and under: Free children 8 years old and younger, a child ticket will be required upon entry to track venue capacity, so please be sure to obtain SATURDAY SINGLE-DAY, GENERAL ADMISSION one from the ticketing site or at the box office.