USTA 1958-2008

2009 U.S. NATIONAL BATON TWIRLING CHAMPIONSHIPS & FESTIVAL OF THE FUTURE

 

 

 

2009 US National Championships

Schedule of Events

 

All times are approximate and subject to change. The competition will move ahead when possible.
 

Sunday, July 12, 2009   Meeting Location
3:00-7:00 p.m. U.S. PreTrials Judges Meeting Gila Room
     
Monday, July 13, 2009    
7:00 a.m. Doors Open  
7:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Registration Hours TCC Foyer
8:00 a.m. U.S. PreTrials Competition followed by International Cup Freestyle and Pairs Competition TCC Arena
2:00-5:00 p.m. Afternoon Registration Hours TCC Foyer
End of Day National Judges' Meeting immediately following Gila Room
     
Tuesday, July 14, 2009    
7:00 a.m. Doors Open  
7:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Registration Hours TCC Foyer
8:00 a.m. National 2-B Preliminaries, 3-B Preliminaries,
DT-Preliminaries, DT Pairs
TCC Arena
1:00-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Registration Hours TCC Foyer
End of Day USTA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TCC Arena
     
Wednesday, July 15, 2009    
7:00 a.m. Doors Open  
7:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Registration Hours TCC Foyer
8:00 a.m. National Strut Preliminaries, Solo Preliminaries, Pairs TCC Arena
1:00-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Registration Hours TCC Foyer
End of Day Introduction of 2009 IC Team competing in Sydney, Australia, August 2009, following competition TCC Foyer
End of Day IC Basket Raffle Fundraiser TCC Arena
  2009 IC Team Photo & All Tour Participant Meeting w/ IC Team Coordinator & USA Tour Coordinator TCC Arena
  Master Judges Meeting w/ Education Department Director -- Judging System Presentation [1 hr] Gila Room
TBA Coaches & Judges Reception TBA
     
Thursday, July 16, 2009    
7:00 a.m. Doors Open  
7:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Registration Hours TCC Foyer
8:00 a.m. National & Festival of the Future Twirl Teams TCC Arena
1:00-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Registration Hours TCC Foyer
  Introduction of Benefactors -- Introduction of Department Directors & Department Members TCC Arena
  Individual Events Finals Show will take place on Thursday following the Team competition TCC Arena
Immediately Following FINALS Athletes Party - Recognition of National Champions
& Autograph Session
Hotel Arizona
     
Friday, July 17, 2009    
7:00 a.m. Doors Open  
7:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Registration Hours TCC Foyer
8:00 a.m. National & Festival of the Future DT TCC Arena
  Teams, Flag & Rifle Solo, Parade/Show Corps, High Scoring Parade/Show Corps Command Performance  
1:00-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Registration Hours TCC Foyer
End of Day Standard Solo Clinic - Growth & Development Arena Practice Area
     
Saturday, July 18, 2009    
7:00 a.m. Doors Open  
7:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Registration Hours TCC Foyer
8:00 a.m. Festival f the Future - All Individual Events TCC Arena


SHUTTLE SERVICE
USTA will provide shuttle service from the Doubletree Hotel and River Park Inn to the Tucson Convention Center.

National shuttle schedule here.
 


DISCOUNT ON NATIONAL AND
FESTIVAL PHOTOS!!

McDilda Photography is offering a 33% discount on national photo preorders that
are placed by July 1. 

Pay for 5, 10, 15 or even 20 photos in advance,  then select them at your leisure during or after nationals. You'll receive your photos on a CD that's perfect for prints, e-mail, screen savers, ipod, Face Book and MySpace. 

Get details and order form here.

 

ONLINE ENTRY FORMS:      2009 National FOF Individual         2009 National FOF Teams  

Hotels

Hotel & Convention Center Information

Hotel Tucson City Center
475 N Granada Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85701
Phone: (520) 622-3000    
Toll Free:
877-446-6589
Fax: (520) 623-8922

ROOM RATE:  
Studio Double Queen: $89
Studio King or Executive Studio
$104

TUCSON CITY CENTER HOTEL - nestled in the historic downtown Tucson Presidio Art Gallery area featuring newly refurbished Studio Inn Suites and two-room Executive/Family Suites plus romantic Presidential Jacuzzi Suites. We invite you to enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast buffet featuring fruit, cereal, scrambled eggs, potatoes, Canadian bacon and homemade Belgian waffles plus free afternoon social hour to relax and meet new friends.  Free reliable hard "Wired" Hi-Speed Internet access in every guest studio and suite, plus convenient Free "Wireless" Internet throughout our Olympic Pool area, Lobby, PJ’s café and guest suites.
 

The Hotel Arizona



 Located less than one Block from the

Tucson Convention Center

181 W. Broadway
Tucson, AZ. 85701
Ph.  (520) 226-4366
Fx.  (520) 624-9963

RATES:

Single, Double, Triple, and Quad Occupancy
$89.00

Suites – 0ne (1) Bedroom   (King or double/double
$159.00

The Hotel Arizona has reduced its rates!

 

Each room comes with a variety of amenities that sets the Hotel Arizona apart from your average Tucson, Arizona lodging. Our newly renovated guest rooms number 307 and take up twelve floors. In each of the rooms you can expect to find:

27 inch color television
Coffee maker with gourmet coffee
Iron and ironing board
Hairdryer
Complimentary wireless internet
Speakerphone with two phone lines and voicemail
Workstations, spacious desk area

 Doubletree Hotel Tucson
at Reid Park



445 S. Alvernon Way
Tucson, Arizona, USA, 85711
1-520-881-4200

1.02 miles from city center

Shuttle Service Provided to & from
Convention Center

Rate: $79.00 per room per night up to quad occupancy One bedroom suite $149.00 per room per night up to quad occupancy

Our newly renovated guestrooms boast a contemporary decor that is warm, inviting and comfortable. Amenities include a well-lit executive work space, complimentary high-speed internet access, full size iron and ironing board, Hilton's upgraded Sweet Dreams® bedding, 42" plasma televisions (coming in summer 2008), Lavazza coffee and tea service, and Neutrogena® bath products. Many rooms offer patios or balconies overlooking our courtyard.

ON SITE RESTAURANTS:

Cactus Rose & Javelina Cantina

River Park Inn











 

350 S. Freeway Tucson, AZ 85745

On Interstate-10

(520) 239-2300 FAX (520) 239-2329

Shuttle Service Provided to & from
Convention Center


Flat Rate:  $85.00

All Rooms Include:

  • Free Full American Breakfast

  • Free High-Speed Internet Access

  • Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Direct TV/HBO

  • Two-Line Speaker Telephone with
    Voicemail

  • Room Service from the Terrace Cafe and Bar 

  • Guest Laundry/Valet Service

  • In-Room Safe

  • In-Room Coffee

  • Complimentary Newspaper (M-F)

  • Hair-Dryer

  • Iron and Ironing Board