INFORMATION JANUARY 13-15, 2017 STOCKTON ARENA • Conveniently located in the heart of Stockton • Managed by SMG, the world leader in venue management • Seating capacity of up to 10,500 • Large enough to accomadate several different configurations for the competition HOTELS ABOUT THE AREA • Primary host hotels are the Hilton Stockton and University Plaza Waterfront Hotel • Stockton’s central location has made it an ideal host for regional, state, and national sporting events • Hilton Stockton Group Rate of $129 • • University Plaza Waterfront Hotel Group Rate of $135 Easily drive to airports in Sacramento, Oakland, and San Francisco • Over 100 family and sports friendly restaurants VisitStockton.org / PO Box 2336 / Stockton, CA / 95201 FACTS: Facility: Stockton Arena (waterfront arena, seating capacity up to 10,500 Managed by SMG Hotels: Stockton has 2,400 hotel rooms Primary host hotels are the Hilton Stockton and University Plaza Waterfront Hotel although there are other over flow hotels that will be involved Enhancements: Stockton is committed to not only providing a quality event, but one that is mutually beneficial to the City of Stockton and World Baton Twirling Federation All Roads Lead to Stockton! Stockton’s central location has made it an ideal host for regional, state and national sporting events for decades Both Interstate and Highway 99 come directly into Stockton with highway arteries going east and west, providing easy access into Downtown Stockton Stockton is also an easy drive to the airports in Sacramento, Oakland and San Francisco • Stockton is in the heart of the beautiful Lodi Wine Region with easy access to the other great wine regions of Napa and Sonoma • Easy access to visit San Francisco and Monterey • Easy access to visit one of America’s beautiful National Parks at Yosemite or Lake Tahoe or an easy trip to Reno, NV -2- Facilities: Stockton has the beautiful waterfront Stockton Arena, managed by SMG The arena, based on configuration, has a seating capacity of up to 10,500 people The ceiling height is 60 ft (18 meters) and the score board retracts up into the ceiling Hotels: Stockton has plenty of affordable lodging With over 2,400 available hotel rooms in the greater Stockton area, teams and attendees will have no problem finding team friendly rates Dining: There are well over 100 family and sports friendly restaurants in the greater Stockton area Visit Stockton will also assist in gathering discounts and other specials specifically for the event Experience: Stockton is an experienced host destination with thousands of athletes coming through the city each year Stockton has been host to the CIF State and Section Wrestling Tournaments, the CIF State and Section Basketball Tournaments, California Collegiate Athletic Association Softball, Baseball, Golf and Basketball Championships, West Coast Conference NCAA Baseball Championships, ASA National Girls Fast pitch Tournaments, American Junior Golf Tournaments, the AMGEN Tour of California, USA Karate Junior Olympics, Bass Masters, USA Roller Sports Roller Derby National Championships and MOST Importantly, the 2014 US National Baton Twirling Championships A INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS The San Francisco International Airport is approximately ½ - hours from downtown Stockton USTA will be working with Visit Stockton to set up a shuttle transportation offer for participants coming from other countries B SACRAMENTO AIRPORT The Sacramento International Airport is one hour from downtown Stockton The airport is served by 11 airlines, including: American, Southwest, United, Delta and many others Airport shuttles are available from Sacramento International Airport through SuperShuttle Event LOC will work with US Twirling Association and area hotels to develop a transportation plan to and from airports on travel days -3- -4- STOCKTON ARENA 245 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203 A VENUE MANAGEMENT • Stockton Arena is owned by the City of Stockton • The Stockton Arena is managed by SMG, the world leader in venue management • SMG’s onsite management team has decades of experience with hosting major sporting events, including: the Orange Bowl, BassMaster Classic, Forest Wood Cup, ECHL Hockey, AFL Indoor Football, CA Indoor Soccer League, NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, SEC Women’s Basketball and Gymnastics Tournaments, University of the Pacific Basketball, Louisiana State High School Wrestling Tournament, Georgia State High School Wrestling and Basketball Tournaments, CIF Regional Wrestling Tournament, CIF Regional and State Basketball Tournaments and the Big Valley Wrestling Tournament B FACILITY SPECIFICATIONS • The Stockton Arena’s floor space is large enough to accommodate several different configurations for the competition • Stockton Arena has a variety of locations available for onsite meetings, catering and banquets The King’s Room is comprised of four conference rooms, which can be combined to accommodate a banquet for approximately 200 people The Club will hold at least 300 people (banquet style) overlooking the Stockton Marina and waterfront The Arena’s Fan deck, overlooking the Arena floor, is often used for catering functions that require over 5600 square feet The back hallway of the Stockton Arena is comprised of four locker rooms, a media room and four dressing rooms Additionally, any space that is not used for participants and/or tournament offices can be transformed into catering locations • There is adequate onsite ambulance and EMT access, including a dedicated first aid room • SMG employs onsite security personnel that will be available throughout the event • Food and beverage sales are exclusively provided by a contracted third-party vendor (Savor), and no revenue sharing is available • The Stockton Arena features Irwins seating throughout the building All seats are individually reserved -5- HILTON STOCKTON 2323 GRAND CANAL BLVD, STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA, 95207-8233 TEL: 1-209-957-9090 FAX: 1-209-473-0739 USTA Group Rate: $129.00 Rate includes full buffet breakfast for up to persons Single/double/triple/quad - plus 12% tax Participants will be able to make reservations online or Guests can make reservations via the following: 1-209-957-9090 (Hotel direct, M-F, 9am-5pm) 1-800-HILTONS (toll free, 24 hour reservation center) Located 10 minutes from the Arena off of I-5 and March Lane where there are many restaurants PLEASE NOTE: Cut-off Date for making reservations at the USTA Group Rate is December 5, 2016 Or the rate reverts to the standard rate UNIVERSITY PLAZA WATERFRONT HOTEL University Plaza Waterfront Hotel Conveniently located in the heart of Stockton, CA and adjacent to the Stockton Arena, the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel stands on the water’s edge alongside California’s beautiful Delta Waterway 110 West Fremont Street Stockton, CA 95202 Phone: 209-944-1140 Fax: 209-944-1141 Shuttle service is available from 8:00am10:00pm to registered guests USTA Group Rate: $135.00 Rate includes breakfast buffet coupons for two persons Single/double/triple/quad - plus 12% tax Cut-off Date for making reservations at the USTA Group Rate is December 5, 2016 Or the rate reverts to the standard rate Guests can make reservations via the following: 1- 209-944-1140 -6- The Stockton Arena and University Plaza Waterfront Hotel -7- ... airports on travel days -3- -4- STOCKTON ARENA 245 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203 A VENUE MANAGEMENT • Stockton Arena is owned by the City of Stockton • The Stockton Arena is managed by SMG,... into Stockton with highway arteries going east and west, providing easy access into Downtown Stockton Stockton is also an easy drive to the airports in Sacramento, Oakland and San Francisco • Stockton. .. friendly restaurants VisitStockton.org / PO Box 2336 / Stockton, CA / 95201 FACTS: Facility: Stockton Arena (waterfront arena, seating capacity up to 10,500 Managed by SMG Hotels: Stockton has 2,400