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. • Age 13+: $25 • Age 9-12, 55+ (senior): $18 Seating Information • Seating is on a first come, first served basis. There will be • Age 8 and under: Free stadium seating and standing room sections. No reserved SUNDAY SINGLE-DAY, GENERAL ADMISSION seating or VIP seating is offered for this tournament. No carry- • Age 13+: $25 in chairs are permitted near the track. • Age 9-12, 55+ (senior): $18 • We expect high attendance at the tournament and seating • Age 8 and under: Free areas to be full. Do not “save seats” for individuals who are not returning to their seats momentarily. You will be asked to FRIDAY EVENING, FINAL TWO BOUTS ONLY remove skate bags, backpacks and other large items from the • Age 13+: $15 seating area in order to make room to accommodate others. Participant bags may be left in the participant-only area • Age 9-12, 55+ (senior): $10 (locker rooms). Please be considerate and allow others to • Age 8 and under: Free sit if a seat is not actively being occupied. SATURDAY EVENING, FINAL TWO BOUTS ONLY ENTRY AND RE-ENTRY • Age 13+: $15 Doors open daily at 9:30 AM • Age 9-12, 55+ (senior): $10 Games begin at 10:00 AM • Age 8 and under: Free Your tickets will be scanned and/or taken at the entrance to the SUNDAY EVENING, FINAL TWO BOUTS ONLY arena. For same-day re-entry, you will need a wristband. Do not • Age 13+: $15 leave the arena without a wristband if you wish to re-enter.

• Age 9-12, 55+ (senior): $10 • Age 8 and under: Free

Visit wftda.com/tournaments/2014/salt-lake-city/tickets to purchase tickets. SIGN IN AND LACE UP

Registration Registration will be held on September 25, in the Sheraton lobby, from 4 PM until 10 PM, at which time skaters, officials and other credentialed participants will complete required paperwork and receive their tournament credentials.

Captains Meeting will be at the Sheraton on Thursday at 8:00 PM local time (US Mountain). Officials Meeting will be at the Sheraton on Thursday at 9:00 PM local time (US Mountain).

Credentials must be worn at all times in order to obtain access to the venue and to participant-only areas. There is a $30 fee to replace lost or stolen credentials.

Track Floor, Warm-Up Space, and Warm-Up Times The Salt Palace floor is slick, smooth concrete. We recommend softer, sticky wheels. The venue will be open by 8:30 AM on Friday morning for skaters and officials to begin warming up. A separate, smaller warm up track will be available with warm up schedules to be announced.

Medical Assistance The WFTDA Emergency Action Plan requires the WFTDA, as tournament host, to provide trained, certified emergency medical responders should an injury occur on the track. Only the WFTDA- provided EMTs may go onto the track or players benches to access or treat a skater or official. Once removed from the playing area, if the skater or official wishes to use their own medical provider, s/he may refuse additional treatment.

Team Rooms Team “locker rooms” will be designated with pipe and drape. The area will be off limits to spectators and will be supervised throughout the day by security. Teams are advised not to leave gear overnight. RULES AND CONDUCT

WFTDA Tournament Rules Guest Code of Conduct • No video or audio recording devices or cameras with The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association strives to provide a detachable lenses without prior approval from the WFTDA. safe and satisfying event for everyone in attendance by seeking Please visit wftda.com/tournaments/credentials for more your compliance with our guest code of conduct. We ask for your information. Deadline for applying for photographer assistance in creating an environment that is free of: credentials is August 28, 2014. • Abusive or foul language and obscene gestures directed toward other guests, venue employees, tournament staff and • If you choose to sit trackside, you accept all responsibility for volunteers, players, coaches, and officials. the possible risk of injury to you, or damage and/or destruction to your belongings at any time without warning. Trackside • Guests who are disruptive to the event or impair other seating is at your own risk. guests’ enjoyment.

• You must remain seated in the trackside seating area. Keep your • Intoxicated or drug-impaired individuals. hands, feet, and belongings behind the safety line at all times. Do not touch or grab skaters or officials who fall into trackside • Smoking, except in designated areas (located outside of seating. If a piece of clothing or equipment falls onto the track, the arena). do not enter the track or safety lane to retrieve it. • Prohibited entry items such as outside food & beverage, • Fire lanes, exits, and walkways must remain clear. weapons, non-service animals, air horns, vuvuzelas, megaphones, and laser pointers. • Certain areas of the track and venue are reserved for individuals who require special seating or perform specific bout duties. • Professional cameras, video cameras, and audio recorders are They may obstruct the view of persons behind them. However, prohibited without prior authorization and proper credentials. they are not able to move, sit, squat, or otherwise alter their • Guests without proper authorization or credentials entering or position lest they not be able to complete their job function. attempting to enter restricted areas. • By entering the venue, you agree to the possibility of being • Banners or signs that obstruct the view of guests, obscure photographed, filmed or recorded. Your voice, image and sponsor advertising, contain objectionable subject matter, or likeness may be captured and recorded in and around the venue are commercial in nature. The WFTDA and the venue reserve and publicly disseminated by any means and in any format the right to remove any banner or sign at any time. or media. You waive all rights on an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual basis to object to such recording and dissemination. Guests not abiding by this Guest Code of Conduct are subject to ejection from the venue. In the event that you are refused entry into or requested to leave the venue for failure to comply with the Guest Code of Conduct or follow the venue regulations, you will not be entitled to a replacement or refund for your ticket. Entry to the venue shall constitute acceptance of the Guest Code of Conduct and venue regulations. FOOD

In addition to a variety of offerings at the snack bar located within the venue, there are several restaurants within quick walking distance, most located right across the street:

Toasters is located across the street on the south side of the Convention Center, and is great for sandwiches, with vegetarian and vegan options. Toasters is open 7 days a week from 7 AM to 6 PM M-F, 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday, and 11 AM to 5 PM on Sunday.

City Creek Center is located across the street to the east of the Salt Palace, and restaurants include Blue Lemon, Elevations, the Cheesecake Factory, BRIO Tuscan Grill, and Kneaders Cafe. City Creek Center is closed on Sunday. THINGS TO DO IN SLC

Downtown, Rio Grande Depot / Utah State Within Walking Distance Historical Museum www.visitsaltlake.com/listings/Rio-Grande- Capitol Theatre Depot-Utah-State-Historical-Society/ (home to Ballet West and Utah Opera) saltlakecity.broadway.com/venues/theaters/ Within 15 Minutes of Downtown capitol-theatre/ Nightmare on 13th Clark Planetarium & IMAX (ranked #20 on America’s 100 top haunted Theater houses in 2013, opens September 12th) clarkplanetarium.org/ www.nightmareon13th.com

Rose Wagner Performing Arts Hogle Zoo Center www.hoglezoo.org/ www.slccfa.org/venues/rose-wagner- performing-arts-center/ Red Butte Gardens www.redbuttegarden.org/ Salt Lake Art Center saltlakeartcenter.wordpress.com/ Fort Douglas Military Museum www.fortdouglas.org/ Energy Solutions Arena (home of the Utah Jazz) Utah Museum of Fine Arts www.energysolutionsarena.com/ umfa.utah.edu/ Historic Temple Square City Creek Canyon www.visittemplesquare.com/ www.bikeslc.com/WheretoRide/Multi- usePavedTrails/CityCreekMemoryGrove. Utah State Capitol html utahstatecapitol.utah.gov/index.php/visitors Tracy Aviary Discovery Gateway www.tracyaviary.org/ (children’s museum) www.childmuseum.org/ Seven Peaks Waterpark Olympic Legacy Plaza www.sevenpeaks.com/waterparksaltlake/ home.aspx/SITEID.1001_ MORE THINGS TO DO

Within 45 Minutes of Downtown Event Transportation The venue, restaurants, and after party location are all within Hill Aerospace Museum walking distance of the host hotel and venue, and are within TRAX http://www.hill.af.mil/library/museum/ free-fare zone if you prefer not to walk. Antelope Island State Park http://stateparks.utah.gov/park/antelope- island-state-park Lagoon Amusement Park https://www.lagoonpark.com/ The Living Planet Aquarium http://www.thelivingplanet.com/ Kennecott Copper Mine http://www.kennecott.com/visitors-center Utah Olympic Park http://utaholympiclegacy.com/park/ Utah Olympic Oval http://utaholympiclegacy.com/oval/ AFTER PARTIES

Friday and Saturday - Willie’s Lounge 1716 South Main Street

Willie’s will provide a shuttle Friday and Saturday night, for pickup and return to the hotel

Sunday - Lumpy’s Downtown Sports Bar 145 South Pierpont Avenue

Within easy walking distance of both the venue and hotel. Lumpy’s is excited to host and provides drink specials, billiards, foosball, and dancing. Lumpy’s has a large menu, including vegetarian and vegan options. B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls Seed 1 SEPTEMBER Oklahoma Victory Dolls GAME 5 Seed 8 FRIDAY GAME 1 26-28 FRIDAY GAME 9 Seed 9 SATURDAY No Coast Derby Girls Charm City Roller Girls Seed 4 GAME 3 PLAYOFF SEEDING FRIDAY Seed 5 Montreal Roller Derby CHAMPION GAME 17 Rocky Mountain Rollergirls SUNDAY Seed 3 2nd PLACE GAME 4 FRIDAY Seed 6 Wasatch Roller Derby GAME 10 Loser Game 9 AngelA City Derby Girls SATURDAY 3rd PLACE Seed 2 GAME 16 SUNDAY Arch Rival Roller Girls GAME 6 Loser Game 10 Seed 7 FRIDAY 4th PLACE GAME 2 FRIDAY Seed 10 Tri-City Roller Derby

Consolation Bracket Loser Game 5 5th PLACE GAME 11 SATURDAY 6th PLACE Loser Game 2 GAME 15 SUNDAY GAME 7 SATURDAY Loser Game 3 Loser Game 6 Loser Game 11 GAME 12 7th PLACE SATURDAY GAME 14 SUNDAY Loser Game 1 Loser Game 12 8th PLACE GAME 8 SATURDAY Loser Game 4

Loser Game 7 9th PLACE GAME 13 SUNDAY Loser Game 8 10th PLACE HOSTED BY WFTDA.com/Salt-Lake-City FOR THE LOVE OF FLAT TRACK. BE THERE. Visit SALT LAKE Salt Lake Downtown RESTAURANTS, BARS & ATTRACTIONS

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1 SALT PALACE CONVENTION CENTER 6 WILLIES LOUNGE 100 SW Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 1716 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT Tournament located in Hall E, at south entrance Afterparty location Friday and Saturday - shuttle will pick up and drop off at hotel approximately every 30 minutes 2 SHERATON SALT LAKE CITY HOTEL 150 W 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 7 LUMPYS DOWNTOWN Your host hotel for the weekend 145 Pierpont Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 3 CITY CREEK CENTER After party location on Sunday 50 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT City Creek has restaurant and shopping options. 8 HARMONS CITY CREEK - GROCERY STORE Stores are closed on Sunday, some restaurants are open 135 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT Downtown location for Groceries 4 TOASTERS 151 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 9 TRADER JOE’S Open for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner, 634 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT Toaster’s offers vegetarian and vegan options Everyone loves Trader Joe’s

10 5 COURTHOUSE STATION - TRAX WALGREENS - PHARMACY 531 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT Should you need a pharmacy during your visit TIONAL INTERNA

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