IIIIV WORLD BATON TWIRLING CHAMPIONSHIPS OVERVIEW Kissimmee, Florida USA August 2-5, 2018 The Central Florida Sports Commission, serves as the community s clearinghouse for sports related tourism and provides the USTA with financial support and sponsorship in hosting this events at their world class venues. The short list of overall assistance that they offer includes, but is not limited to the following: 1) venue identification 2) pre event planning 3) quality hotel room accommodations for all delegations at a choice of rates, hospitality and discount attraction tickets with area attractions (such as Disneyworld and Universal Studios) just to name a few. Sponsorship assistance requires the use of the Stay to Play policy by all participants and USTA believes the CFSC will be a valuable in assisting the United States Twirling Association to implement and execute a successful World Baton Twirling Championships in 2018 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida USA VENUES The World Baton Twirling Championships will take place at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. The competition is proposed to be staged at Silver Spurs Arena, with catering sessions staged at the Exhibition Hall and practice facilities staged at the Exhibition Hall & other sports complex venues
So where is Kissimmee, Florida? Kissimmee is on the southern edge of Orlando, Florida, world famous for Disneyworld and the Universal Studio attractions. Most all major airlines fly to and from the Orlando International Airport and there are a number of transportation companies we are providing you with information to make your transport arrangements to and from the airport to Kissimmee, practice facilities and the competition arena. XXXIV WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT SPONSOR
2018 WORLD BATON TWIRLING FEDERATION Tentative Meeting & Competition Schedule Saturday, July 28 Time Location WBTF Executive Technical Committee Meeting 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Embassy Suites Sunday, July 29 Time Location WBTF Coaches' Seminar 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Embassy Suites Executive Board/Managing Committee Meeting & Dinner 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Off Site Monday, July 30 Time Location Registration 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Embassy Suites WBTF Master Judges Workshop 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Embassy Suites PanAmerican/PanPacific Commission Meetings. (Meeting includes all Board Members & Technical Advisors) 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Embassy Suites European Continental Affairs Commission Meetings. (Meeting includes all Board Members & Technical Advisors) 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Embassy Suites Tuesday, July 31 Time Registration 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Embassy Suites WBTF Master Judges Workshop 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Embassy Suites WBTF Athlete's Party 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Embassy Suites WBTF VIP Reception 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Embassy Suites Wednesday, August 1 Time Location Registration 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Embassy Suites Board of Directors Meeting 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Embassy Suites World Judges Focus Meeting 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Embassy Suites Opening Ceremonies 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Silver Spurs Arena Thursday, August 2 Time Location World Competition 9:00 AM Silver Spurs Arena Junior Women Compulsories Senior Women Short Program Junior Men Compulsories Senior Men Short Program Preliminary Junior & Senior Pairs Friday, August 3 Time Location World Competition 9:00 AM Silver Spurs Arena Preliminary Freestyle Junior & Senior Women Preliminary Freestyle Junior & Senior Men Saturday, August 4 Time Location World Competition 9:00 AM Silver Spurs Arena Preliminary Teams Semi-final Junior & Senior Women Semi-final Junior & Senior Men WBTF Twirl Nations Clinic Sunday, August 5 Time Location World Competition 9:00 AM Silver Spurs Arena Finals for Junior Men & Women Finals for Senior Men & Women Finals for Junior & Senior Pairs Final for Teams Awards Ceremonies Closing Ceremonies 14-Nov-17
S I L V E R S P U R S A R E N A 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4. 4 4. 4 4 0 * 4 + + + 1 4 * * I * * Honoring our pride of traditions and heritage. r BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS: SEATING ARENA 8,300 fixed chair-back seats 33,946 square feet (250' x 140') 12 luxury suites Accommodates 168-10' x 10' exhibits ADA compliant Retractable seating section accommodates Floor capacity up to 3,500 seats stage to minimize loss of sight line Concrete floor with unlimited load capacity FACILITY Dirt installation available Two elevators Shuttered arena lighting to 43'3" ceiling height enhance show production values Four team locker rooms with offices/showers Professional quality sound system Two star dressing rooms Two media booths Catering kitchen Two overhead doors for easy loading at Electronic scoreboard separate ends of arena Climate controlled (20'w x 14'8"h and 15'w x 14'8"h) 230 foot-candles of light 1875 SILVER SPUR LANE KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34744
C O N C E R T S E A T I N G 3 6 0 E N D S T A G E 3,064 FLOOR SEATS 11,364 TOTAL ELEVATOR - -s,,s_ GROUND FLOOR OVERHEAD DOOR T Y P E S O F F U N C T I O N S Concerts Product Launches Sporting Events Rodeos Livestock & Small Animal Shows Circuses/Family Shows Motorized Events Equipment Demonstrations Commencements Trade Shows/Exhibitions ELEEATOR 1 1 1 1 / 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 MAIN ENTRANCE B A S K E T B A L L 1,316 FLOOR SEATS 9,616 TOTAL I N T H E R O U N D 3,100 FLOOR SEATS 11,400 TOTAL GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR OVERHEAD DOOR OVERHEAD DOOR GROUND FLOOR OVERHEAD DOOR OVERHEAD DOOR GROUND FLOOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 MAIN ENTRANCE tinneln ELEVATOR 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 MAIN ENTRANCE I t. 1I X I S S I E E % C R P MEETINGS, SPORTS & CONVENTION BOOKINGS KISSIMMEE-ST.CLOIJD CONVEN"1"ION & VISITORS BUREAU 800-831-1844 / www.floridakiss.com PRIVATE MANAGEMENT FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES PUBLIC & ENTERTAINMENT BOOKINGS SMG 321-697-3333 / www.ohpark.com
OSCEOLA HERITAGE PARK EXHIBITION BUILDING Practice sessions will be available rent in the Exhibition building which is adjacent to the arena beginning Monday, July 28. The Ex Hall will also be used for Dressing rooms and for the daily catered lunch which will be offered during the competition days, August 2-5th. 47,850 square feet (330' x 145') of clear-span exhibit space dividable into two sections Two concession stands Section one is 26,100 square feet 28' ceiling clearance ADA compliant Section two is 21,750 square feet Two overhead doors (16'w x 14'h) Audio/visual equipment available 1 8
BUS AND SHUTTLE TRANSPORATION INFORMATION: 1. Mears Transportation +1-407-423-5566 http://www.mearstransportation.com/ As for Airport transports cheapest is the shared ride shuttle vans. $37.00 R/T 9 pax If the groups are coming in together M/C hold up to 50 pax with luggage $410.00 from MCO $375.00 to MCO Mini holds up to 18 pax with luggage $355.00 from MCO $320.00 to MCO Shuttles around IF you have exact times you can do R/T MC - 55 pax $470.00 Mini 25 pax $370.00 VAN 11 Pax $262.50 If you don t have exact times need to go on charter MC - $550.00 - $110per hour 5HR minimum Mini - $500.00 - $100.00 hour 5HR minimum VAN - $239.40 - $79.80 hour 3HR minimum 2. VIP Transportation Group +1407-822-7755 reservations@viptg.com http://viptg.com/ We can offer the following pricing for this group: Rate is for each one way transfer based on picking up and dropping in the Kissimmee area: 10 Passenger Van $110.00 14 Passenger Sprinter Van $145.00 28 with luggage or 32 without Mini-Bus $235.00 54 Passenger Motor Coach $335.00 Rates above include airport fees and tolls. A 10% service charge will be applied to the total invoice... Please note that a meet and greet staff person is needed at our airport for any bus arrivals.. We do offer staffing if needed at the rate of $30.00, per hour per staff member (5 hour minimum). 3. Empire Coach Line https://www.empirecoachline.com/ 407-888-2624 sales@empirecoachline.com Shared ride shuttle vans. Cost of R/T Up to 12 pax: $175 (one way transfer from / to MCO airport) If the groups are coming in together M/C holding up to 57 pax with luggage: from MCO ($275 one way transfer from / to MCO airport) Shuttles around R/T MC - Up to 57 pax ($400 round trip Orlando area) VAN 11 Pax ($280 round trip Orlando area) Not knowing exact times needed: MC - Cost - $85 per hour (number of hours minimum = 5 hours) VAN - Cost - $75 per hour (number of hours minimum = 4 hours) 4. Academy Bus Charter 407-999-4900 https://www.academybuscharter.com/ ATC Buses Orlando business@atcbuses.com For Large Buses only - Their expected prices for 2018 are at a rate of $75 USD per hour for this event (regular price $77.5 per hour) for a 12 hour charter. 5. Super Shuttle Orlando +1 (407) 888-9220 https://www.supershuttle.com/loca Super Shuttle provides lots of options
Discount Car Rental Offers As a valued partner of the Central Florida Sports Commission, we are pleased to offer the 2018 World Baton Twirling Championship discount off the rental of a car at the Orlando International Airport location for the below rental car options. Please follow the instructions included below to receive a discount. The discount will vary depending on amount of time rented and company chosen. Company Website: www.avis.com Rental Car Location: Orlando International Airport Discount Code: A652200 (AWD number) Company Website: www.budget.com Rental Car Location: Orlando International Airport Offer Code: R682600 (BCD number) Company Website: www.dollar.com Rental Car Location: Orlando International Airport Discount Code: oi6011 (CD number) Company Website: www.hertz.com Rental Car Location: Orlando International Airport Discount Code: 2068328 (CDP number) OTHER OPTIONS:
DISCOUNTED ATTRACTION TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS, COACHES, SPECTATORS AND STAFF IN ATTENDANCE TO THE CENTRAL FLORIDA THEME PARKS. The Central Florida Sports Commission is the official sponsor of the 2018 World Baton Twirling Championships CFSC is designated as the official attraction ticket provider for the event. CFSC will provide an attraction ticket order site for use in promoting the sale of the tickets, with United States Twirling Association. They will also provide a staff to sell attraction tickets on site during the World Championships. Further information will provided in the coming weeks.
34 th World Baton Twirling Championships Event Dates: August 2-5, 2018 Start Time: 9 AM - Doors Open: 8 AM Tickets & Pricing: Adult Tickets: (Age 12 + over) August 2 nd only = $ 27 August 3 rd only = $ 32 August 4 th only = $ 37 August 5 th only = $ 45 Child Tickets: (Age 5-11) August 2 nd only = $ 22 August 3 rd only = $ 27 August 4 th only = $ 32 August 5 th only = $ 42 Adult Package (Series) all 4 days = $ 130 Children 4 and under are free Child Package (Series) all 4 days = $ 115 All Tickets are sold through TICKETMASTER and will be available for purchase on the TICKETMASTER Website beginning November 1, 2017. Click on this link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/2145670?camefrom=cfc_ohp_web_usta_website&tm_lin k=tm_changeloc_go Tickets may be picked up at the BOX OFFICE of Silver Spurs Arena anytime following purchase. (NOTE: If you order tickets before January 2018, you can pick them up at the Winter Meeting.) Box Office Hours In Advance: Monday through Friday from 10:00am-4:00pm Closed on Saturday and Sunday (unless there is a ticketed event) Types of Payment Accepted: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Will Call Location: Box Office Opens: Approximately 2 hours prior to event. Customer must present the actual credit card used for the purchase, a photo ID and Ticketmaster order number in order to receive tickets.
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