Athlete Information: Registration
- Registration will be posted and open online at www.active.com on May 1, 2008. All registration
will be submitted via credit card through active.com. A $25 registration fee per athlete/coach/guide
will include access to the competition, transportation (limited) and one ticket to the celebration
banquet on Sunday evening.
• Deadline: May 27, 2008
• Late entries May 28 - June 9, 2008 (+ $25.00 late fee)
• Closed: June 10, 2008 - Registration/Information Packet (pdf)
- Online Registration
- Qualifying Standards
* Note: Guide runners must submit all registration forms but entry fee will
be waived. Blind athletes or their guide must provide own vest.
Transportation
Airport/Rental Information
Sky Harbor International Airport is approximately 12.3 miles from the host hotel and approximately
7 miles from the competition venue. All major airlines fly in and out of Sky Harbor International
Airport. Ground transportation is the responsibility of each registrant and can be found on-line
or outside each terminal baggage claim area. Suggested transportation companies are listed
below:
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| A-1 Rent-A-Car | ||||||||
| 800-899-4320 www.A1Leasing.com |
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| Ability Center | ||||||||
| 877-879-0805 www.abilitycenter.com |
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| AVA Wheelchair Van Rentals | ||||||||
| 866-333-1594 www.wheelchairvanrental.com |
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| Wheelers Accessible Van Rentals | ||||||||
| 800-456-1371 www.wheelersvanrentals.com |
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| Wheelchair Getaways | ||||||||
| 602-494-8257 or 888-824-7413 www.wheelchairgetaways.com Mention Arizona Disabled Sports for a 15% discount |
Competition Shuttle
A complimentary shuttle will run Thursday through Sunday from the host hotel to the venue on
a limited basis. The shuttle will pick-up from the hotel each hour on the half hour.
Venue
Arizona State University
Sun Angel Stadium/Joe Sellah Track (Anti-Doping, Classification, Competition)
401 South Packard Drive 85287
Tempe, Arizona
The Joe Sellah Track at Sun Angel Stadium is an 9-lane continuous red track with white lines. Resurfaced in 2008, Sun Angel Stadium features the new Mondotrack FTX, making Joe Selleh Track the only venue in the world (prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games) to use the latest product. The new Mondotrack FTX was designed to provide optimal traction and a greater contact area than other tracks. The result is superior athletic performance and energy return for faster times, along with excellent athletic comfort and maximum safety
Lodging
Host Hotel
Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa (Registration, Banquet)
1011 W. Holmes
Mesa, Arizona 85210-4923
480-833-5555
www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/MESHPHF-PAR-20080611/index.jhtml
Group Code: PAR
$99 King/2 Queens
The rates listed above are valid until May 13, 2008.
The Host Hotel is approximately 12.3 miles from the airport and approximately 7 miles from the
venue.
Overflow Hotels
Fairfield Inn by Marriott (4 ADA rooms)
1405 S Westwood
Mesa, Arizona 85210
480- 668-8000
www.marriott.com/phxfm
Group Code: U.S. Paralympic Track and Field Trials
$89 Single/Double $99 Triple/Quad plus tax 12.2%.
Marriott Courtyard- Phoenix Mesa (7 ADA rooms)
1221 South Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85210
480-461-3000 to
www.mesacourtyard.com
Group Code: U.S. Paralympic Track and Field Trials
$89 Single/Double plus 12.2 %, $99 Triple/Quad.
All rates listed above are valid until May 20, 2008, for individual call in.
The overflow hotels are approximately .7 of a mile from the Host Hotel.
