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What s New in 2018 A FREE hotel voucher good for one nights stay at the host hotel to be given away to the first out of town team that register s in each of the divisions by September 1, 2018. One will be given to the first out of town team to register in the 5/6u division, 7u division, 8u division, 9u division, 10u division, 11u division, and 12u division. All Team Mom s will receive a gift bag and their name will be entered into a drawing for a gift large basket to be given away the last day of the games. Out of town teams register by October 6, 2018 and you will be entered into a drawing for a free hotel voucher. We will be giving away 2 (two) $500 vouchers and 2 (two) $250 vouchers to the host hotel. Teams can now pay online. The cost to attend one day of the tournament is $10 and $15 for a weekend pass for entry to all fields and games. Children 10 and under FREE. This year we will not have a 14u division. Forms needed to register your team: All Forms included in this document are required to participate in the Annual Choo Choo Bowl National Championship; however, the forms below must be received when you register. Registration Form Choo Choo Bowl T-Shirt Order Form Hotel Information Form. If is not mandatory that the Hotel Information form be submitted with the registration form; however, we encourage you to include it if you can and/or as soon as possible. Registration Fee (remember this year you can pay online or mail in a check) Forms can be emailed to Efrin.Stewart@choochoobowl.com or Rory.Hinton@choochoobowl.com or mail to: Bills Youth Association; 3700 Hemingway Drive; Chattanooga, TN 37406. Forms needed when the teams check in: Choo Choo Bowl Roster Waiver Liability/Release Form Hotel Information Form, if it was not submitted with the registration form. This form must include information room information on all those traveling with the team, such as parents, grandparents, other relative and friends. If is not mandatory that the Hotel Information form be submitted with the registration form; however, we encourage you to include it if you can and/or as soon as possible 2
General Information The Annual Choo Choo Bowl National Championship occurs each year, the Friday following Thanksgiving. To complete registration, you must complete and mail in the hotel information form, registration form, roster form, T-Shirt order form and payment must be received. Beginning in 2018 you can mail in your registration fees or pay online. NO REFUNDS. Tournament Cost The tournament cost is $220.00; however you can register early and save. Register by October 6, 2018 and pay only $150 that s a $70 savings. The first team in each division (5/6u division, 7u division, 8u division, 9u division, 10u division, 11u division, and 12u division) to register by September 1, 2018 will receive a hotel voucher for one room, one night stay. All out of town teams who register early (no later than October 5, 2018) will be entered into a drawing for two (2) $500 hotel vouchers and two (2) $250 hotel vouchers. With a 2 game minimum your team will received up to five (5) coach passes and one (1) Team Mom pass. Registration Date Teams can begin registration June 6, 2018. Early registration begins on June 8. 2018 and ends October 6, 2018. Teams can register until November 17, 2018. Multiple Team Discounts There is a discount for leagues with multiple teams. For pricing, you can email Efrin.Stewart@choochoobowl.com or call Efrin at (423) 400-9586 or email Rory.Hinton@choochoobowl.com or call Rory at (423) 362-0397. Player Verification 1. Age cut-off is July 1 st. All paper work must be complete and received no later than one week from your registration form. NO FAXED DOCUMETS. You can download all forms and email them to Efrin.Stewart@choochoobowl.com or Rory.Hinton@choochoobowl.com or mail to the address below: Bills Youth Association 3700 Hemingway Drive Chattanooga, TN 37406 2. PICTURE book and a copy of the player s birth certificate are required. Any player that does not have a birth certificate will not play. ALL TEAMS MUST have proof of age. (Birth Certificate, I.D. Cards, etc. Team Check In Teams can check Thanksgiving night from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Chattanooga Marriott; 2 Carter Plaza; Chattanooga, TN 37402. Teams can also register Friday morning at 8:00 AM at the McCallie School. We highly recommend arriving and checking in Thanksgiving night to allow for adequate time to register and find the locations for the team games. Other All Teams should have at least 12 players. There is no maximum to the number of players allowed. Team Cheerleaders and a Cheerleader Coach will be given a pass to the game. 3
Hotel Information In case of an emergency, the hotel contact must be staying in the associated with the hotel form. The contact agrees to pass to the appropriate person(s) information/requests we may give them. We must have a cell phone number for the contact person. You must include the number of rooms reserved for anyone who is traveling with the team and registered with the hotel listed on the hotel information form. This includes parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends. You may email, mail or bring the hotel registration form to the registration desk when the team arrive at the tournament. Remember, you do not have to stay at the host hotel; however they have extended a great rate of $95 a night and it is conveniently located near the tournament fields. Things to do in Downtown Chattanooga Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 Situated in downtown Chattanooga, TN, the Tennessee Aquarium is home to 10000 animals and an IMAX theater. Children under 3 years of age are free to the Aquarium and IMAX Theater. Your ticket is good for the whole day of purchase. Special discounts are available to all active military and veterans. Creative Discovery Museum 321 Chestnut Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 Located in downtown Chattanooga and just a short distance away from the Tennessee Aquarium, The Creative Discovery Museum is one of the top children s museums in the country. The museum inspires children s passion for learning through play. Hunter Museum of American Art 10 Bluff View Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37403 The Hunter Museum of American Art offers an amazing view of the river and the surrounding mountains. This view is equal to the amazing art inside. The museum is something that the entire family can enjoy. The museum focuses on American art from the Colonial period to the present day. The collection includes paintings, works on paper, sculpture, photography, mixed media, furniture and glass. Chattanooga Fun For more information about things to do in Chattanooga, visit www.chattanoogafun.com. 4
Chattanooga Marriott 2 Carter Plaza Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 756-0002 Out of Town Teams Mention The Choo Choo Bowl National Championship and get a $95 a night rate The Chattanooga Marriott The Chattanooga Marriott Downtown has spacious and nicely decorated hotel rooms. The hotel resides in a great location in downtown Chattanooga. The hotel rooms include a flat screen TV, plush bedding, ergonomic workspace, high speed Wi-Fi and more features. The hotel has a fitness center and restaurant. Upgrade your room and get a sofa, mini-fridge and microwaves. Club rooms have access to a Mountain View lounge with complimentary breakfast, snacks, and drinks. We are conveniently located near the Chattanooga Riverfront, Coolidge Park, the Tennessee Aquarium, Creative Discovery Museum and the fields in which the bowl games will be played. Teams do not have to stay at the host hotel; however they are providing a great rate and the location is one of the best for exploring downtown and getting to the CHOO CHOO BOWL fields is easy and quick. Whether you stay at the Chattanooga Marriott or another hotel, all out of town teams most complete the form below and submit it with your team registration. This form is not optional and must be completed to complete your registration. Your team will not be on the schedule until the form below is received. You must include the number of people traveling with the team including parents, grandparents and friends. 5
HOTEL INFORMATION FORM (Please include everyone that is traveling with the team parents, grandparents, relatives, etc. rooms) Team Name Age Group Hotel Name Address Date Check-In Date Check-Out Number of rooms HOTEL ROOM RATE PER DAY Was the reservation staff courteous to you when making your reservations? Y N Comments: Contact Person s Name who is staying in the hotel Contact Person s Cell number Please mail or bring this form with you. Remember to include everyone in the number of rooms count. (Parents, Grandparents, other relatives and friends). 6
REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY MAIL THIS FORM, ROSTER, HOTEL INFORMATION FORM AND CHECK TO: BILLS YOUTH ASSOCIATION 3700 HEMINGWAY DRIVE CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE 37406 TEAM ASSOCIATION TRIP CONTACT NAME CONTACT ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE HOME PHONE CELL *E-MAIL (WE MUST HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND INFORMATION REGARDING THE BOWLGAMES) COACH INFORMATION TEAM NAME RECORD HEAD COACH NAME COACH ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE CELL *E-MAIL (WE MUST HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND INFORMATION REGARDING THE BOWLGAMES) AGE GROUP: 5/6U 7U 8U 9U 10U 11/U 12U (CIRCLE ONE) NOTE: YOU CAN NOW PAY ONLINE. REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE $70. DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE TEAMS TEAM MOM INFORMATION Name Email Address Phone REGISTRATION Thanksgiving Night from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Friday morning at 8:00 AM. Games start at 9:30 AM. We highly recommend arriving Thursday night. FOR BYA USE ONLY Date Registration Fee Received: Date Registration Forms Received 7
Make check payable to BILLS YOUTH ASSOCIATION MAIL TO: BILLS YOUTH ASSOCIATION 3700 HEMINGWAY DRIVE CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE 37406 21 st Annual Choo-Choo Bowl National Championship T-Shirt Order Form Coach Name: Team Name: Team City: State: Short Sleeve Size Short Sleeve Quantity Price Short Sleeve Long Sleeve Quantity Price Long Sleeve Total Cost Youth Medium $12 $15 Youth Large $12 $15 Adult Small $12 $15 Long Sleeve Adult Medium $12 $15 Adult Large $12 $15 Adult X Large $12 $15 Adult XX Large $13 $17 Adult XXX Large $14 $18 TOTALS Total Number of Short Sleeve T-Shirts: Total Cost of Short Sleeve T-Shirts: Total Number of Long Sleeve T-Shirts: Total Cost of Long Sleeve T-Shirts: Total Number of Short and Long Sleeve T-Shirts: Total Cost of Short and Long Sleeve T-Shirts: WE MUST HAVE YOUR ORDER NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 17, 2018. 8
CHOO-CHOO BOWL ROSTER TEAM NAME: AGE: COACHES NAMES: List in Numerical order with weight Number Position Name Date of Birth Weight Will the team bring cheerleaders? Yes No if the answer is yes, how many cheerleaders: Cheerleader Coach s Name: Cell Number 9
TEAM WEIGHT LIMITS 5/6 Divisions* U 75 lbs. Skilled Position Unlimited Lineman 7U Divisions U 85 lbs. Skilled Position Unlimited Lineman 8U Divisions U 95 lbs. Skilled Position Unlimited Lineman 9U Divisions U 115 lbs. Skilled Position Unlimited Lineman 10U Divisions U 125 lbs. Skilled Positions Unlimited Lineman 11U Divisions U 135 lbs. Skilled Positions` Unlimited Lineman 12U Divisions U 155 lbs. Skilled Positions Unlimited Lineman * The only 5/6 National Bowl Game 10
Waiver Liability/Release Form Bills Youth Association Annual Choo Choo Bowl National Championship Team Name: Age Group: Agreement, Release and Waiver of Liability Form I understand that all athletic & recreational programs/activities involve some risk of accident and may result in serious injuries and that protective equipment does not prevent all injuries to players. I hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless Annual Choo Choo Bowl National Championship, Bills Youth Association, City of Chattanooga, McCallie School, Chattanooga Christian and H.C.D.E. authorized agent(s) harmless from any liability, claims, demands and judgments arising at any time when I and/or my minor child participate(s) in any program activity. I authorize The Bills Youth Association or its authorized agent(s) to act in my behalf, to authorize medical treatment to, upon, or for the benefit of myself and/or minor child, for any minor injuries which may occur from our participation in the Annual Choo-Choo Bowl National Championship. I recognize that such treatment shall be my full responsibility. In the event of a more serious injury that may require emergency medical treatment, I authorize such personnel to see that myself and/or my minor child is transported to and treated at the nearest medical facility, with the related expenses being my full responsibility. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 First Name Last Name Parents Signature Additional players, please complete an additional form with name and parent/guardian signatures. As Coach of the above team, I do hereby state that the information above is accurate to the best of my knowledge Coach Name: Coach Signature: Date: Remember to make a copy of this and have parent sign both. You keep one and one you bring to registration. This document is required to complete the registration. 11