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1 DALLAS, TEXAS Hospitality Guide FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY SEPT Irving Convention Center 500 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX Hosted by: Dallas Derby Devils

2 Where We Skate irving convention center photo credit: Irving Convention Center 500 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX (972) The Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas represents the innovative future of meetings and events. With almost 100,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space, the building s unique architecture, vertical design, and interior finishes create a new niche in the marketplace. And the opportunities don t stop at the building s walls. Ideally situated on 40 acres in the heart of Irving s Las Colinas Urban Center, the convention center is just the first phase of a mixed-use entertainment district that will include a 6,000-person capacity performance venue and unique dining and shopping. Parking An 800-space parking structure is attached to the facility and additional parking is available within walking distance. 2

3 About the Hosts dallas Derby Devils Founded in 2004 and bouting since May 2005, the Dallas Derby Devils brought flat track roller derby to the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. As a Skater-owned, DIY (Do It Yourself) nonprofit organization, and a member league of the Women s Flat Track Derby Association, our mission is to empower ourselves by working together on and off the track. We take time to give back to our community through charitable contributions, local sponsorship programs, and by cooperating and collaborating with other roller derby leagues worldwide. We are so excited to have you and hope you enjoy your stay. 3

4 How to Get to Here and Transportation around town The Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex is accessible by plane, train, bus, or automobile. By Air Irving is accessed via two major airports. The Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is located just 8.3 miles from the venue. Our other major airport is Dallas Love Field (DAL) which is a major hub for Southwest Airlines. Love Field is located 8.4 miles from the venue so you can t go wrong with either airport. The Trinity Railway Express connects Dallas, Fort Worth, DFW Airport, and Irving South and runs seven days a week, though it requires taxi service from the station to the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. The Orange Line of the DART Light Rail Network connects the Las Colinas Urban Center and the Irving Convention Center with DFW Airport, Dallas (including Love Field Airport), and surrounding cities. Click here ( org/riding/dartrailorangeline.asp) for the Orange Line schedule. Amtrak Rail DFW is accessible by Amtrak with multiple stations, however the Dallas (DAL) Union Station is the closest to the venue in Irving. The Union Station address is 400 S Houston St, Dallas, TX Union Station also houses DART and Trinity Railway Express stops. Greyhound Bus DFW has several Greyhound stations around the metroplex. Dallas Westmoreland is the station recommended due to its proximity to Irving. The address of the Dallas Westmoreland Greyhound stations is 627 N Westmoreland Ave, Dallas, TX By Train and Bus DART Light Rail and Bus Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is the public transportation provider for the city of Irving. DART services 12 counties with a combination of bus, light rail, and commuter rail services. Buses operate every 30 minutes during peak hours, every 60 minutes during off-peak hours, and provide transportation from the area s airports. Find route maps, fares, and information about DART at By TAXI SuperShuttle Express: Van service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week departing from airport terminals. Call (817) or (800) Fares vary by county. GO Yellow Checker Shuttle Call: (214) or book online Executive Taxi Service: (972) Golden Cab Service: (972) Dallas Yellow Cab: (214)

5 Hotel Information Holiday Inn Express & Suites Irving Convention Center - Las Colinas 333 W John Carpenter Freeway Irving, TX (972) en/irving/dfwjc/hoteldetail photo credit: repository/vfmleonardo/galleries/prod/media/medlib/ imagerepo/1/0/33/32/599/welcm_extr_04_p.jpg The Holiday Inn Express is centered between both DFW and DAL airports, located about 10 miles from each and is less than a 10 minute walk to the venue. Group Rates $80/night + tax (includes up to 4 persons in a Standard Double/Double room) Reservations Phone (972) or (877) Deadline August 24, 2015 Group Name WFTDA Division 1 Playoffs Group Code WFD Online Booking localecode=en&regioncode=1&hotelcode=dfw JC&_PMID= &GPC=WFD Map and directions en/irving/dfwjc/hoteldetail/directions Free breakfast Free parking Free Internet Complimentary shuttle service to and from DFW airport and within 5-mile radius Refrigerator and microwave in all rooms Outdoor pool Fitness room Check in: 3:00 PM Check out: 11:00 AM Amenities Cancellation Policy Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM prior to your date of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling your reservation after this time or failing to show, will result in a charge equal to the first night s stay per room to your credit card. Taxes may apply. Failing to call or show before check-out time after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation. 5

6 Hotel Information Hyatt Place Dallas - Las Colinas 5455 Green Park Dr Irving, TX (972) place/dfwzw/media/all/hyatt-place-dallas-las-colinas-p022- Exterior-Evening-1280x720.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam. thumbnail png Hyatt Place is centered between both DFW and DAL airports, located about 10 miles from each and is about 1 mile to the venue. Group Rates $89/night + tax (includes up to 4 persons in a Standard Double/Double room) Reservations Phone (972) Deadline August 24, 2015 Group Name WFTDA Division 1 Playoffs Group Code G-WFTD Online Booking dfwzwwftd2015.html Map and directions hotel/our-hotel/map-and-directions. html?icamp=propmapdirections Free hot breakfast Free parking Free Internet Complimentary shuttle service to and from DFW airport and within 5-mile radius Refrigerator in all rooms (microwave in lobby) Outdoor pool Fitness center Check in: 3:00 PM Check out: 11:00 AM Amenities Cancellation Policy Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM prior to your date of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling your reservation after this time or failing to show, will result in a charge equal to the first night s stay per room to your credit card. Taxes may apply. Failing to call or show before check-out time after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation. 6

7 How to Get to the Hotels Transportation to and from Holiday Inn Express Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) BY CAR Distance: 7.0 miles east to hotel Complimentary shuttle available Taxi charge (one way): $30.00 Time by taxi: minutes Take North airport exit and follow Hwy 114 E (John Carpenter Fwy) to Walnut Hill/Hidden Ridge exit. Make a left at the Hidden Ridge light. This will take you over a bridge and the hotel is located on the right. Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) BY CAR Distance: 10.0 miles west to Hotel Taxi charge (one way): $30.00 Time by taxi: minutes Train charge (one way): $7.00 Time by train: 45 minutes Head southwest on Cedar Springs Rd toward Contrail Ln. Take the first right onto W Mockingbird Ln turn right onto John W Carpenter Fwy N take the ramp on the left onto TX-183W. Take a slight right onto TX-114W then take the exit toward TX-348 SPUR/NW Hwy/Hidden Ridge. Hotel is located directly on the right. BY TRAIN Station Name: DART Railway Distance: 0.5 mile north to Hotel Complimentary shuttle available BY SHUTTLE Complimentary Local Area Shuttle Radius 5.0 mile Transportation to and from Hyatt Place Dallas - Las Colinas Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) BY CAR Take the North exit to Hwy 114 E Take the Walnut Hill Ln/Hidden Ridge exit. Turn right on Walnut Hill, stay left to Green Park Dr. Directions from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) BY CAR Drive west on Mockingbird Ln to Hwy 183 W to Hwy 114 W. Take the Walnut Hill Ln/MacArthur Blvd exit. Turn left on Walnut Hill, stay left to Green Park Dr. 7

8 How to Get to the Venue parking map with driving directions content/docs/media/icc-parking- Directions pdf By Car From DFW International Airport Exit DFW Airport using the North exit Proceed and take Hwy 114 East (John Carpenter Fwy) Exit O Connor Blvd Turn left on O Connor Blvd Pass under Hwy 114 and then turn left on Las Colinas Blvd The Convention Center will be on your left From Love Field Airport Exit Love Field Airport and turn right onto Mockingbird Ln Pass under Harry Hines Blvd and I-35 and turn right onto Hwy 183 West Proceed and merge onto Hwy 114 West Exit O Connor Blvd Turn right on O Connor Blvd Turn left on Las Colinas Blvd The Convention Center will be on your left Traveling west from Dallas on Hwy 114 Exit Northwest Hwy/Spur 348 Take an immediate right from the frontage road to the Convention Center Traveling east from Grapevine/DFW Airport on Hwy 114 Exit Northwest Hwy/Spur 348 Take a right on Las Colinas Blvd The Convention Center will be on your right Las Colinas Blvd runs beneath the overpass of Northwest Hwy/Spur 348, so you may take that thoroughfare to the Convention Center when traveling from north of the center. Traveling North or South on SH 161 (George Bush Tpke) Exit Las Colinas Blvd Go east until you come to the Northwest Hwy/ Spur 348 overpass Continue through the intersection The Convention Center will be on your right From Downtown Dallas Take I-35E (Stemmons Fwy) north to the Hwy 183/114 exit (left exit) Proceed westbound and stay in the right lane You will veer west and continue to travel on Hwy 114 (John Carpenter Fwy) Exit O Connor Blvd Turn right on O Connor Blvd, then left on Las Colinas Blvd The Convention Center will be on your left 8

9 How to Get to the Venue by car From North Dallas Take I-635 (LBJ Fwy) west and merge left onto I-35E (Stemmons Fwy) south You will veer right onto Loop 12 south From Loop 12, exit Hwy 114 (John Carpenter Fwy) and turn right Exit O Connor Blvd Turn right on O Connor Blvd, then left on Las Colinas Blvd The Convention Center will be on your left From Arlington Travel north on Hwy 360 and exit Hwy 183 (Airport Fwy) east Turn right on Hwy 183 and continue to travel east Exit O Connor Blvd Turn left on O Connor Blvd, then left on Las Colinas Blvd The Convention Center will be on your left From Fort Worth Travel northeast on Hwy 121 Merge onto Hwy 820 north, then Hwy 183 (Airport Fwy) east Continue to travel east on Hwy 183 Exit O Connor Blvd Turn left on O Connor Blvd, then left on Las Colinas Blvd The Convention Center will be on your left 9

10 Venue Information All purses, bags, and cases are subject to search. The Irving Convention Center is a non-smoking facility. Any item that is dangerous, hazardous and/ or illegal or that may be used as a weapon, compromise or otherwise interfere with the enjoyment, comfort, or safety of any person or pose risk to security at the venue, or any other item that WFTDA event Officials or Irving Convention Center Officials determine (in their absolute discretion) may cause injury or public nuisance or inconvenience to any other person is strictly prohibited. No animals other than guide, signal, or service animals (as defined by law) are allowed in Irving Convention Center. All sanitary needs for permitted animals are the responsibility of the customer. Neither the Irving Convention Center, the WFTDA, nor the Dallas Derby Devils will be liable for any loss, damage or harm (of any kind, including to any person or any property) arising from your presence at the event and you agree that no claim, complaint or proceeding will be brought in this regard. You are responsible for any property you bring to the event and such property is at your own risk. Your presence and/or movement in and around the event is at your own risk. The Irving Convention Center is wheelchair accessible. If you require further accommodations, tickets@wftda.com. Rules and Restrictions Venue Food and Beverage The Irving Convention Center concession stand will be open for the entirety of the event. Food trucks may also be available though in a more limited timeframe. Seating seating information No Chairs In We is on a first come, first served basis. There will be bleachers, track-side floor seating, limited chair seating, and standing room sections. No reserved seating or VIP seating is offered for this tournament. carry-in chairs are permitted. are not permitted trackside except as a companion to ADA accessible seating. Wheelchairs (and their companion chair) must be a minimum of five feet away from the outside referee line order to sit trackside, you must be at least 18 years old. If you do not have a valid photo ID to verify your age, you will be required to move. expect high attendance at the tournament and seating areas to be full. Do not save seats for individuals who are not returning to their seats momentarily. You will be asked to remove skate bags, backpacks, and other large items from the seating area in order to make room to accommodate others. Participant bags may be left in the participant-only area (locker rooms). Please be considerate and allow others to sit if a seat is not actively being occupied. 10

11 Purchase Tickets Ticket Information 3-Day Passes Age 13+: $60 Age 9-12, 55+ (senior), Military (box office only): $40 Age 8 and under: Free Single-Day General Admission (for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) Age 13+: $25 Age 9-12, 55+ (senior), Military (box office only): $18 Age 8 and under: Free Final Two Bouts Only (each day) Age 13+: $15 Age 9-12, 55+ (senior), Military (box office only): $12 Age 8 and under: Free Convenience and handling fees are added to these prices (typically by phone or online). Friday and Saturday evening tickets are for entry at 5:00 PM. Sunday evening tickets are for entry at 3:00 PM. Discounts for active military personnel are available in person wherever tickets are sold. Children 8 years old and younger are always free with a ticketed and supervising adult! While admission is free for children 8 years old and younger, a child ticket will be required upon entry to track venue capacity, so please be sure to obtain one from the ticketing site. Notes and Additional Fees Entry and Re-Entry Doors open daily at 9:00 AM. Games begin at 10:00 AM. Your tickets will be scanned and/or taken at the entrance to the arena. For same day re-entry, you will need a wristband. Do not leave the arena without a wristband if you wish to re-enter. Visit to purchase tickets 11

12 Sign In and Lace Up Registration Registration will be at the Holiday Inn Express on Thursday, September 10, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at which time Skaters, Officials, and other credentialed participants will complete required paperwork and receive their tournament credentials. Captains Meeting will be at the Holiday Inn Express on Thursday at 8:00 PM local time (US Central). Officials Meeting will be at the Holiday Inn Express on Thursday at 9:00 PM local time (US Central). Credentials must be worn at all times in order to obtain access to the venue and to participant-only areas. There is a $30 fee to replace lost or stolen credentials. Track Floor, Warm-Up Space, and Warm-Up Times The venue will be open by 8:00 AM Friday morning for skaters and officials who wish to test the floor. Anita Riot, from Dallas, says this about the floor: The floor is polished concrete. A little stickier than the Rollercon floor, with less cracks and the seams are much smaller. I used xxfirm Atom Booms (97-ish) and my plow stops had a good slide but nothing extreme. When I mixed in some firms (90-ish) I had absolutely no slide. So any middleweight skaters will be fine with 93-95a wheels or xfirm Booms. A separate, smaller warm up track will be available with warm up schedules to be announced. Teams will be allowed to warm up on the regulation track during the halftime of the game prior to their own, as well as in the minutes before the start of their game. Medical Assistance The WFTDA as tournament host provides trained, certified emergency medical responders should an injury occur on the track. These staff may be a contracted service, venue provided, volunteers, and and/or team/league professionals. Only the staffed responders working their current shift may go onto the track or players benches to access or treat a Skater or Official. Once removed from the playing area, if the Skater or Official wishes to use their own medical provider, s/he may refuse additional treatment. Team/League medical staff seeking to treat their Skaters on the track or bench must be part of, and sit with, the scheduled medical crew. For information on how to volunteer for the safety staff, please let your team s wrangler know so that they can notify the Safety Liaison. PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL VENUES AND CONTRACTS PERMIT THE USE OF ADDITIONAL OR VOLUNTEER MEDICAL STAFF. The opportunity to participate in this capacity is not guaranteed and when not part of the prearranged schedule will not be permitted. Team Rooms There will be several locker room areas and these will be assigned based on the tournament schedule. Please note these rooms will be shared by all teams. Please leave the team rooms in better condition than you found them. There will be designated areas to leave your gear when not assigned a locker room and these will be in credential-only areas. The Irving Convention Center, the WFTDA, and Dallas Derby Devils assume no responsibility for items left unattended. There will be designated areas for Officials, announcers, and credentialed photographers and media. Please clean up after yourselves since there are quite a large number of you using shared space. 12

13 WFTDA Tournament Rules Please take note of a few tournament rules Fire Certain No video or audio recording devices or cameras with detachable lenses without prior approval from the WFTDA. Please visit wftda. com/tournaments/credentials for more information. If you choose to sit trackside, you accept all responsibility for the possible risk of injury to you, or damage and/or destruction to your belongings at any time without warning. Trackside seating is at your own risk. Chairs are not permitted trackside except as a companion to ADA accessible seating. Wheelchairs (and their companion chair) must be a minimum of five feet away from the outside referee lane. Glassware, sharp objects, and other items deemed inappropriate, harmful, or hazardous by tournament staff are not allowed in trackside seating. You must remain seated in the trackside seating area. Laying down is not permitted. Keep your hands, feet, and belongings behind the safety line at all times. Do not touch or grab Skaters or Officials who fall into trackside seating. If a piece of clothing or equipment falls onto the track, do not enter the track or safety lane to retrieve it. lanes, exits, and walkways must remain clear. areas of the track and venue are reserved for individuals who require special seating or perform specific game duties. They may obstruct the view of persons behind them. However, they are not able to move, sit, squat, or otherwise alter their position lest they not be able to complete their job function. By entering the venue, you agree to the possibility of being photographed, filmed or recorded. Your voice, image and likeness may be captured and recorded in and around the venue and publicly disseminated by any means and in any format or media. You waive all rights on an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual basis to object to such recording and dissemination. Guest Code of Conduct The Women s Flat Track Derby Association strives to provide a safe and satisfying event for everyone in attendance by seeking your compliance with our guest code of conduct. We ask for your assistance in creating an environment that is free of: Abusive or foul language and obscene gestures directed toward other guests, venue employees, tournament staff and volunteers, players, coaches, and Officials. Guests who are disruptive to the event or impair other guests enjoyment. Intoxicated or drug-impaired individuals. Smoking, except in designated areas (located outside of the arena). Prohibited entry items such as outside food and beverage, weapons, non-service animals, air horns, vuvuzelas, megaphones, and laser pointers, and other items deemed inappropriate, harmful, or hazardous by tournament staff. Banners Professional cameras, video cameras, and audio recorders are prohibited without prior authorization and proper credentials. Guests without proper authorization or credentials entering or attempting to enter restricted areas. or signs that obstruct the view of guests, obscure sponsor advertising, contain objectionable subject matter, or are commercial in nature. The WFTDA and the venue reserve the right to remove any banner or sign at any time. Guests not abiding by this Guest Code of Conduct are subject to ejection from the venue. In the event that you are refused entry into or requested to leave the venue for failure to comply with the Guest Code of Conduct or follow the venue regulations, you will not be entitled to a replacement or refund for your ticket. Entry to the venue shall constitute acceptance of the Guest Code of Conduct and venue regulations. 13

14 Food! Food! Food! Subz N Stuff Gourmet Deli - $$ Local favorite 0.8 miles from venue 220 Las Colinas Blvd E, Irving, TX Underground Indian Cuisine - $$ Indian (vegetarian options) 0.8 miles from venue 220 Las Colinas Blvd E, Ste 264, Irving, TX Chipotle Mexican Grill - $ Fast food chain offering Mexican fare 1 mile from venue 118 E John Carpenter Fwy, Ste 160, Irving, TX McDonald s - $ Fast food chain 1.2 miles from venue 4959 N O Connor Blvd #122, Irving, TX Subway - $ Casual counter-serve chain (vegetarian options) 1.2 miles from venue 4835 N O Connor Blvd #122, Irving, TX Champps Kitchen and Bar - $$ Family friendly sports bar chain 1.3 miles from venue 855 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX The Ranch at Las Colinas - $$ American fare with a Texas accent 1.4 miles from venue 857 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX Urban Eatz - $ American fare bistro (vegetarian options) 1.7 miles from venue 5910 N MacArthur Blvd #151, Irving, TX i Fratelli Pizza - $$ Pizza (delivery available) 2.06 miles from venue 4020 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX Thai T Asian Fusion Cafe - $ Thai, Asian (delivery available, vegetarian options) 4.88 miles from venue 8251 N Belt Line Rd, Ste 130, Irving, TX

15 Things to Do in Dallas The DFW metroplex has tons of fun things to offer outside of awesome derby. DFW and beyond encompasses 32 rich and diverse counties that offer just about anything you could want from bustling urban centers to historic downtown squares. Enjoy world-class museums, shopping venues, live entertainment, amusements parks, and more! We selected Irving as the tournament city because it s right smack dab in the middle of everything. If you re a thrill seeking roller coaster junkie, you are a short 20 minute drive from Six Flags Over Texas. Six Flags amusement park features more than 100 thrilling rides, shows, and attractions including the adrenaline-filled Titan, Mr Freeze: Reverse Blast, and the New Texas Giant roller coasters. Don t forget to check out neighboring Hurricane Harbor water park, the perfect destination for a little fun in the sun. If If you have a day to explore, consider venturing west to Fort Worth. Fort Worth is the home to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. This living museum pays tribute to Fort Worth s Wild West heyday with daily cattle drives and plenty of restaurants serving up cowboy cuisine. Guided walking or Segway tours are available or hop a ride on a stage coach! While you re there, also check out the Stockyards Museum, Stockyards Station, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Cowtown Cattlepen Maze, or ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. On your way out don t forget to stop by Billy Bob s Texas - the World s Largest Honky Tonk! you love gorgeous plants, meticulous landscaping, and the scent of flowers in the air, then you are in for a treat. The metroplex has multiple beautiful botanical gardens. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden has a Japanese garden that is a must see! Dallas has so many gardens you could spend an entire day looking at the beauty of nature. If If There More of a history buff? Take a trip over to the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. The museum chronicles the assassination and legacy of US President John F. Kennedy through artifacts, photos, and documentary films. See where evidence was found and hear eyewitness accounts. art is more your calling, consider visiting the Kimbell Art Museum. Despite its modest size, it should not be underestimated. This museum has a well-earned reputation as one of the top small museums in the world. The facility itself is a work of art. In addition, the permanent collection houses works that span history and features artists ranging from El Greco and Rembrandt to Monet and Picasso. there s one thing the people of Dallas and Fort Worth love (other than derby), it s football. So a stop by the home of the Dallas Cowboys is necessary for a glimpse into the local culture. You can visit America s Team at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. This is the largest domed stadium in the country with an 80,000 fan capacity. Tours are available of the venue which also houses an extensive collection of art. are so many great places to eat, drink, and play make sure you to ask your team wrangler for more information on what s available in the DFDub! 15

16 After Parties Friday, September 11 9PM - 2AM Champps Kitchen and Bar 855 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX (972) Champps is an all-american restaurant that specializes in burgers and steak. Specials for the night will include $3 PBR cans, $3 fireball shots, and $5 buffalo whiskey. Full kitchen and bar until last call (1:45 AM). Saturday, September 12 9PM - 1AM Cool River Cafe 1045 Hidden Ridge, Irving, TX (972) Cool River Café Steakhouse in Las Colinas is Dallas top steakhouse and seafood restaurant featuring live music, a cigar lounge, and billiards tables. Sunday, September 13 9PM - 2AM Champps Kitchen and Bar 855 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX (972) Champps is an all-american restaurant that specializes in burgers and steak. Specials for the night will include $3 PBR cans, $3 fireball shots, and $5 buffalo bourbon. Full kitchen and bar until last call (1:45 AM). 16

17 AUG Cleveland, ohio hosted by: Burning river roller derby AUG detroit michigan hosted by: detroit derby girls Sept. 4-6 Tucson, ArIzona hosted by: tucson roller derby sept Dallas, Texas hosted by: Dallas Derby Devils SEpt JacksonvIlle, florida hosted by: JacksonvIlle rollergirls Oct. 2-4 Omaha, nebraska hosted by: Omaha rollergirls championships nov. 6-8 saint paul, MInnesOta hosted by: minnesota rollergirls