POWERED BY WELCOME EVENT ITINERARY & STAFF CONTACTS Wednesday, July 18 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Player check-in at the W Chicago Lakeshore (6th Floor) 5:00 PM Players board bus and travel to the University of Illinois – Chicago (UIC) 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Players participate in an on-field walkthrough with former MLB stars including Bill Ripken, Sean Casey, Tim Hudson and Eric Milton. Dinner served for players at UIC. Players participate in the First Round of the Home Run Derby. 10:30 PM Players meet with coaches (W Chicago, Player Lounge, 6th Floor) 11:00 PM Player curfew Thursday, July 19 7:30 AM Players eat breakfast (W Chicago, Player Lounge, 6th Floor) 8:45 AM Players depart for UIC 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Players participate in UA Giveback with local kids – Baseball Instruction and Games (UIC) 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Players eat lunch (UIC) 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Players participate in workout in front of scouts, plus Home Run Derby Finals (UIC) 4:30 PM Players return to the W Chicago Lakeshore for downtime & smoothies (Player Lounge, 6th Floor) 6:00 PM Players and coaches walk to Under Armour Brand House on Michigan Ave (Families will meet players at Under Armour Brand House, ~1/2 mile walk) 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM Players, coaches & families explore the Under Armour Brand House with Special Guest Speaker 7:30 PM Players, coaches and families walk to W Chicago Lakeshore (~1/2 mile walk) 8:00 PM Players, coaches and families arrive back at W Chicago for Welcome Banquet (33rd Floor) 8:15 PM Dinner and jersey presentation 10:15 PM Players meet with coaches (W Chicago, Player Lounge, 6th Floor) 11:00 PM Player curfew Friday, July 20 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Players eat breakfast (W Chicago, Player Lounge, 6th Floor) 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Players autograph their Bowman Baseball Cards (W Chicago, Player Lounge, 6th Floor) 12:15 PM Players depart for UIC 12:45 PM – 3:15 PM Player warm up (UIC) 3:30 PM Players depart for Wrigley Field 6:00 PM Early entrance through Marquee Gate is available for family members (show your Family badge) 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Pre-game festivities (infield/outfield) 6:30 PM Cubs concession stand opens for families (player will eat dinner in clubhouse before the game) 7:10 PM Ceremonial first pitch & player introductions 7:30 PM Under Armour All-America Baseball Game begins 10:45 PM (Approx.) Players and parents have opportunity for post-game on-field photos (meet Cubs staff on concourse, down RF line – Family badge required) 11:00 PM Players depart Wrigley Field for W Chicago Lakeshore 12:00 AM Player curfew Saturday, July 21 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM Breakfast available for players (W Chicago, Player Lounge, 6th Floor) before departure Baseball Factory Representatives Steve Bernhardt Dave Lax Ryan Liddle Executive VP VP of Brand & Marketing Sr. Dir. of Event Experience 410.340.3084 (mobile) 443.691.8381 (mobile) 814.771.1799 (mobile) 800.641.4487 x 1107 (office) 800.641.4487 x 1139 (office) 800.641.4487 x 1156 (office) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ARRIVING IN CHICAGO Directions to the W Chicago - Lakeshore from Chicago Midway Airport BY CAR* - 13.45 miles, approximately 25 minutes (please allow for extra time due to traffic) Ø Head NORTH on S Cicero Avenue/IL-50 North Ø Stay to your RIGHT and follow signs for I-55 N/Stevenson Expressway North Ø Merge onto I-55 N (4.3 miles) Ø Take exit 292A for I-90/Ryan Expy/I-94 (1.6 miles) Ø Merge onto I-90 W/I-94 W (2.5 miles) Ø Take exit 50B to merge onto W Ohio St (2.0 miles) Ø W Ohio St turns LEFT and becomes N Lake Shore Dr BY TRAIN - $2.25 per person for a single ride (1-day, 3-day & 7-day passes are also available) Ø CTA Station is located across the street from the airport on Cicero Avenue Ø Take CTA ORANGE line to ROOSEVELT (approximately 22 minutes) Ø Take CTA RED line to Grand-Red (approximately 7 minutes) Ø Walk to 644 N Lake Shore Dr (W Hotel, Chicago), about 17 min Ø Contact CTA at 312-836-7000 BY SHUTTLE – Continental Airport Express (GO Airport Express - white van with green logo) Ø Continental Airport Express shuttles leave Midway every 15 minutes and operate between 6 AM and 10:30 PM, 7 nights/week Ø Travelers are picked up in front of the lower level terminal, ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3, lower level across from baggage claim Ø Fares vary depending on the number of people in your party Ø Contact GO Airport Express at 888.2THEVAN or visit them at www.airportexpress.com Directions to the W Chicago - Lakeshore from Chicago O’Hare Airport BY CAR* - 18.49 miles, approximately 35 minutes (Allow for extra time, can take 45 min – 1hr in traffic) Ø Head SOUTH (0.55 miles) Ø Take ramp RIGHT and follow signs for I-190 East (3.1 miles) Ø Merge onto I-90 East/Kennedy Expressway East (12.4 miles) Ø At EXIT 50B take ramp RIGHT toward East Ohio St (1.14 miles) Ø Keep straight onto W Ohio St (0.47 miles) Ø Road name changes to E Ohio St (0.7 miles) Ø Turn LEFT onto N Lake Shore Dr (0.09 miles) Ø Arrive at destination on the LEFT BY TRAIN - $2.25 per person for a single ride (1-day, 3-day & 7-day passes are also available) Ø CTA Station is located on the lowest level of the main parking garage Ø Take CTA BLUE line to CHICAGO stop (approximately 45 minutes) Ø Take CTA BUS 66 at Chicago & Ogden ($2.25/person) Ø Arrive at Fairbanks & Erie (1.8 miles) Ø Walk SOUTH from N Fairbanks CT Ø Turn LEFT at E Erie St Ø Make a slight RIGHT at N Lake Shore Dr (0.3 miles) Ø Trains run every eight minutes from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm weekdays and every ten minutes from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday Ø Contact CTA at 312-836-7000 BY SHUTTLE – Continental Airport Express (GO Airport Express - white van with green logo) Ø Tickets may be purchased at the kiosk outside of the International Terminal and at the lower levels of Terminals 1, 2, and 3 at the counters across from the baggage claim Ø Shuttles depart every five to ten minutes Ø Last shuttle departs the airport at 11:30 pm each evening Ø Fares vary depending on the number of people in your party Ø Contact GO Airport Express at 888.2THEVAN or visit them at www.airportexpress.com *There is no self parking at the W Chicago **Valet parking at the W Chicago is $66 overnight, with in/out privileges (discounted to $42 per night if part of family room block) ***There are several parking garages in the vicinity not affiliated with the W Chicago; however, some of these garages do not allow you to access your car after closing in the evening. Please gather all necessary information about parking terms, hours and conditions before selecting one of these independent garages. Maps of nearby garages are available at the W Chicago’s front desk. ABOUT THE W CHICAGO Address: 644 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60611 Phone: (312) 943-9200 Fax: (312) 255-4411 Check In: 3:00 PM Check Out: 12:00 PM Concierge: A dedicated concierge has been set up at the W Chicago for Under Armour families. Please contact her with any questions about the hotel, Chicago, directions, etc. Alex Martinez [email protected] M – 312-735-1231 Dining: Current Modern take on seasonal Italian Cuisine. Open from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sun-Thurs; 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM Fri & Sat *24-Hour In-room Dining Available Recreation & Entertainment: Bliss® Chicago Spa Now accepting reservations - call 312.266.9216. Open from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Mon-Sat; 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sun. FIT® Fitness Center WET® Heated Indoor Pool TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION A $50 UBER ROUNDTRIP VOUCHER IS AVAILABLE FOR EACH FAMILY FOR USE TO & FROM THE UNDER ARMOUR ALL-AMERICA GAME UBER Voucher Details: • One (1) UBER Voucher will be proVided per family by request only. th • The vouchers are only good on Friday, July 20 from the W Chicago Lakeshore to/from Wrigley Field. Please note: Vouchers will NOT be provided to the workouts on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at the University of Illinois – Chicago (UIC). If you do not rent a car, we encourage you to consider using Uber, Lyft, taxis or public transportation to get to/from the workout(s) and game. Rides through Uber and Lyft are very easily reserved throughout the city. If staying at the W Chicago Lakeshore, there generally are taxis parked at the hotel to transport guests when needed. Please continue reading for driving and public transportation directions. Free garage parking is available at UIC at 701 W. Maxwell Street. You will just need to speak with a Baseball Factory representative to get a parking voucher once at UIC. Free parking is available at Wrigley Field in the Camry Lot at 1126 W. Grace Street, two blocks from the field. You will just need to show your Family badge to receive free parking at the Camry Lot.