US Open Championships and Convention

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July 4-7, 2013
Raleigh, NC
 

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.

 

About the Championship

   

About the Convention


 


USA Ultimate 
Championships

     
 

 

Schedule of Activities


Wednesday, July 3
 
         
3:00-7:00pm   Event Registration   Marriott City Center Lobby
         
5:00-9:00pm   Welcome Reception   Marriott City Center Lobby - Bar Posta
         
7:00-8:00pm   Captains' Meeting   Marriott City Center - Bar Posta private dining room
         

Thursday, July 4
 
         
7:00-9:00am   Event Registration   Marriott City Center
         
8:00-11:30am   Convention Sessions   Marriott City Center Meeting Rooms
         
10:30am-12:15pm   Round Robin - Rd 1   WRAL Soccer Center
         
12:45-2:30pm   Round Robin - Rd 2   WRAL Soccer Center
         
3:00-4:45pm   Round Robin - Rd 3   WRAL Soccer Center
         
7:15pm   Opening Ceremonies   US Open participating country and team announcements at Raleigh's Fourth of July festival "The Works" happening across the street from Marriott City Center
         

Friday, July 5

         
8:00-11:30am   Convention Sessions   Marriott City Center Meeting Rooms
         
10:00am-12:00pm   Learn to Play Youth Program   Offered in conjunction with local organizations TYUL and TFDA at WRAL Soccer Center
         
12:00-1:45pm   Round Robin - Rd 4   WRAL Soccer Center
         
2:15-4:00pm   Round Robin - Rd 5   WRAL Soccer Center
         
4:30-6:15pm   Round Robin - Rd 6   WRAL Soccer Center
         
5:30-7:15pm   Showcase Game: Ring of Fire   Ring of Fire (Raleigh, NC) versus Euforia (Colombia) at WRAL Soccer Center
         
7:30-9:00pm   World Games Showcase Game   U.S. National Team versus Team Colombia
         

Saturday, July 6

         
8:00-11:30am   Convention Sessions   Marriott City Center Meeting Rooms
         
9:30-11:15am   Round Robin - Rd 7   WRAL Soccer Center
         
12:00-2:00pm   Mixed Semi 1 (ESPN3)   WRAL Soccer Center
         
1:00-3:00pm   Mixed Semi 2   WRAL Soccer Center
         
2:30-4:30pm   Women’s Semi 1 (ESPN3)   WRAL Soccer Center
         
3:30-5:30pm   Women’s Semi 2   WRAL Soccer Center
         
5:00-8:00pm   Participant Dinner   WRAL Soccer Center
         
5:30-7:30pm   Men’s Semi 1 (ESPN3)   WRAL Soccer Center
         
8:00-10:00pm   Men’s Semi 2 (ESPN3)   WRAL Soccer Center
         
10:00pm+   After hours downtown Raleigh   Location TBD
         

Sunday, July 7

         
11:00am   Mixed Final (ESPN3)   WRAL Soccer Center
         
1:30pm   Women's Final (ESPN3)   WRAL Soccer Center
         
4:00pm   Men's Final (ESPN3)   WRAL Soccer Center
         

 

Travel and Accommodations

Raleigh Marriott, City Center 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

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

  • Daily bus transportation from the Marriott City Center to the tournament site will be provided free of charge.  

  • Teams should arrange their own transportation from the airport to the hotel.

  • 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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