UNITED STATES QUAD RUGBY ASSOCIATION

 

October 2004


5th Annual Knock & Roll Tournament
West Palm Beach, Florida
January 7-9th, 2005

October 19, 2004

Dear Team Representative,

The South Florida Rattlers and Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation's Therapeutic Recreation Section would like to invite you to our 5th Annual "Knock & Roll" Wheelchair Rugby Tournament. The tournament will be held January 7-9th, 2005 in beautiful West Palm Beach.

REGISTRATION - A $350 registration fee applies and will cover up to 10 team members (additional members are $25 each). Make Checks payable to Board of County Commissioners and mail to: Palm Beach County Therapeutic Recreation Attn: Stacy Staebell 2728 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, FL 33461

HOTEL – Double Tree Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens will be the host hotel. A block of double rooms has been secured at a rate of $99 per night, plus tax. Reservations can be made by calling 561-622-2260 or 800-371-7760. Please confirm your reservations no later than December 6th, 2004. Make sure you mention that you are booking under the Wheelchair Rugby group.

FLIGHTS - Palm Beach International Airport is your destination. Teams must arrive as a group on Thursday, January 6th. We will try to meet those arriving separately, but make no promises.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION - Transportation will be provided from the airport to the host hotel. Daily transportation to the game site will be provided for all participants arriving by air.

VAN RENTAL - Come early or stay late. Accessible van rentals are available by calling Wheelchair Getaways at (800) 637-7577.

PLAYING SITE- Competition will take place at West Jupiter Recreation Center. The gym is air-conditioned and has a single full size tile court. Overnight storage for playing chairs is available in the gym at your own risk.

COACHES MEETING - Thursday evening at the host hotel if necessary.

START TIME - 9:00 AM on Friday, January 7, 2004. (Transfers begin at 7:30a.m)

END TIME - Play and Awards Ceremonies should be concluded by 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Please schedule your departure accordingly. Airport transfers will be available from the gym starting at noon on Sunday. Those staying in Florida longer will be returned to the Hotel.

PLAYING SCHEDULE - The schedule will be posted on the web and faxed to all team representatives as soon as it is available. USQRA rules apply.

FOOD- Lunch and dinner will be provided at the gym daily for participants.

QUESTIONS: Call (561) 588-6648 Stacy Staebell ext 108. You can also send e-mail to sstaebel@pbcgov.com 

We hope that your team will join us in January for what should be a great weekend full of competition and hopefully lots of sunshine. If you plan on being part of this event we suggest that you confirm your spot soon as we expect to fill up fast.

Thanks for your interest!

Stacy Staebell
Tournament Director

For copies of the registration and transportation forms send an email to sstaebel@pbcgov.com

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