Last Call for US Nationals 2017
Are you looking for some autumn sunshine, good fun, great Touch and amazing people?
Jamaican Touch are once again putting together a cosmopolitan group to compete in the Mixed Open section of the USA Touch Nationals tournament and would love to hear from any more interested parties.
We already have an exciting mix of Jamaican, Irish, US and Southern Hemisphere talent lined up, now it’s time for everyone to step up, sign up and pay up!
Either download the attached spreadsheet (just above the bottom picture) or follow the link below to complete the online form, transfer your deposit and get on board for another thrill filled trip 🙂
The tournament will be held in Oceanside, California with action running from the 11th to the 15th of October, the tournament itself being the 12th to the 14th. It’s a Stay to Play tournament with rooms for 4 available from just $120 per night, you just have to let us know how long you want to stay and we’ll take care of the planning for you.
For those travelling from Ireland there are currently direct flights to LAX for just €370, for others choose from an array of airports for your best route – LAX, SAN, ONT, SNA or LGB
So dig deep and just do it – you wont regret it!!
Some more details / guidelines about the trip:
USA Touch Nationals, October 11th – 15th
SoCal Sports Complex, Oceanside, California
Schedule
Wednesday 11th October – Drop off competition – Bit of fun, informal ice breaker in the evening, a good way to meet people (optional)
Thursday 12th October – US Nationals – Full day of competition usually starting around 8am, min of 3 games per day, 20 min halves
Friday 13th October – US Nationals, continued
Saturday 14th October – US Nationals, continued
Saturday 14th October – After Party – Food, drinks and fun, (fancy dress optional) in the evening / night
Sunday 15th October – Training – The USA squads usually get together for training and have run outs against international teams if anyone wants to stick around (optional)
Team Registration
They are less flexible this year than the past due to the new venue, so we have to pay $1500 in the next 2 weeks.
For now I would like a commitment from you all of €100 / $120 to be paid to me before August 12th as a deposit.
Any excess funds will go towards other areas and not wasted!
Payments can be made to Paypal using the account: tonka.selby@gmail.com
For other options, such as bank transfer or cash please mail or call me – tonka@jamaicantouch.com / +353 87 931 7196
Accommodation
Tournament policy is that it is a Stay to Play event so each player has to spend at least the tournament days in one of the approved hotels in the area.
We are hoping to all stay together at the Marriott Courtyard in Carlsbad which is about 11 miles from the venue, see transport section below.
Please indicate which nights you want to stay – this has to be finalised by mid-September
The rooms have 2 queen sized beds, can have 4 people sharing and are about €100 / $120 per night, so the more people per room the cheaper it is!
Transport
We will get a hire vehicle or transport arranged, so please plan for this in your budget as a small cost will be required.
More details to follow when we know more about numbers and requirements.
Food
The hotel provides a free buffet breakfast and we will get a kitty together for snack / energy food, drinks and fruit for pitch side.
Evening meals will probably be in the choice of restaurants around the hotel, so plenty of varied options.
Playing kit
Bring boots, black shorts and off pitch gear, let us know your sock and top sizes. We’ll confirm costs later, but should be about €25 / $30
Other
You’ll need to arrange your own flights, travel visas and health / travel insurance – the latter being very important! We can assist with suggestions if you need but will NOT be taking out a team policy.
Once you have flight details / travel plans please let us know and we will make a plan for getting you to the hotel. LAX is a 90 minute drive, San Diego airport about 45 minutes.
It would help if you give me a rough idea of your experience level, although we’re happy to include any and everyone!
The more player refs a tournament like this gets the better, so please let me know if you are happy to help out in one or two games – most games are triples with the odd double. Please indicate your level.
Click the link below for an excel spreadsheet to complete and mail to tonka@jamaicantouch.com
