tw: @usopenultimate
July 4-7, 2013
Raleigh, NC |
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More than just a tournament, this event is a celebration of Character, Community, and Competition. The goal of the U.S. Open is both to feature a major international competition as well as an Ultimate Convention for athletes, fans, and organizers from around the world.
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USA Ultimate
Championships
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Schedule of Activities
Wednesday, July 3
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| 3:00-7:00pm |
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Event Registration |
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Marriott City Center Lobby |
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| 5:00-9:00pm |
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Welcome Reception |
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Marriott City Center Lobby - Bar Posta |
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| 7:00-8:00pm |
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Captains' Meeting |
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Marriott City Center - Bar Posta private dining room |
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Thursday, July 4
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| 7:00-9:00am |
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Event Registration |
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Marriott City Center |
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| 8:00-11:30am |
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Convention Sessions |
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Marriott City Center Meeting Rooms |
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| 10:30am-12:15pm |
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Round Robin - Rd 1 |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 12:45-2:30pm |
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Round Robin - Rd 2 |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 3:00-4:45pm |
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Round Robin - Rd 3 |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 7:15pm |
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Opening Ceremonies |
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US Open participating country and team announcements at Raleigh's Fourth of July festival "The Works" happening across the street from Marriott City Center |
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Friday, July 5
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| 8:00-11:30am |
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Convention Sessions |
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Marriott City Center Meeting Rooms |
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| 10:00am-12:00pm |
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Learn to Play Youth Program |
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Offered in conjunction with local organizations TYUL and TFDA at WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 12:00-1:45pm |
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Round Robin - Rd 4 |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 2:15-4:00pm |
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Round Robin - Rd 5 |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 4:30-6:15pm |
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Round Robin - Rd 6 |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 5:30-7:15pm |
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Showcase Game: Ring of Fire |
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Ring of Fire (Raleigh, NC) versus Euforia (Colombia) at WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 7:30-9:00pm |
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World Games Showcase Game |
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U.S. National Team versus Team Colombia |
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Saturday, July 6
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| 8:00-11:30am |
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Convention Sessions |
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Marriott City Center Meeting Rooms |
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| 9:30-11:15am |
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Round Robin - Rd 7 |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 12:00-2:00pm |
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Mixed Semi 1 (ESPN3) |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 1:00-3:00pm |
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Mixed Semi 2 |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 2:30-4:30pm |
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Women’s Semi 1 (ESPN3) |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 3:30-5:30pm |
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Women’s Semi 2 |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 5:00-8:00pm |
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Participant Dinner |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 5:30-7:30pm |
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Men’s Semi 1 (ESPN3) |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 8:00-10:00pm |
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Men’s Semi 2 (ESPN3) |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 10:00pm+ |
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After hours downtown Raleigh |
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Location TBD |
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Sunday, July 7
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| 11:00am |
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Mixed Final (ESPN3) |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 1:30pm |
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Women's Final (ESPN3) |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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| 4:00pm |
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Men's Final (ESPN3) |
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WRAL Soccer Center |
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Travel and Accommodations
This year's U.S. Open hotel is the Raleigh Marriott City Center which is conveniently located in downtown Raleigh. Staying at the event hotel means you'll have convenient access to event activities including:
- Welcome reception and event registration in the hotel lobby
- Wednesday evening concert in the park
- All convention sessions taking place within the hotel meeting rooms
- Fourth of July Street Fair with Opening Ceremonies and fireworks based directly across the street from the hotel
- Shuttle buses to and from fields
- Athlete and convention social
- President's Reception
U.S. Open guests and participants receive a special group rate of $99/night. Rooms within the group block are limited. Reserve your rooms as soon as possible to ensure availability. Whether reserving rooms for an individual or a team, to reserve your room at the Marriott, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the Marriott Registration Form
- Complete the credit card authorization
- Return the forms to Meredith Moore at 919-833-8912 or meredith.moore@marriottraleigh.com.
- Contact Meredith Moore with any questions about the room block.
Additional information about Raleigh, NC
Contact usopen_info@usaultimate.org with questions about the event.
Raleigh Marriott, City Center 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Airport
Transportation
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Daily bus transportation from the Marriott City Center to the tournament site will be provided free of charge.
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Teams should arrange their own transportation from the airport to the hotel.
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White Horse provides personal pick-up service and is about $42/one way from the airport to the hotel for 1-3 people. Phone: 919-782-5893
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