11^th ANNUAL STARLINGS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

San Diego - June 19-22, 2008

The 2008 event will celebrate its 11^th  year.  Record expansion of new clubs promises to make this championship our biggest and best yet.  Continued emphasis on participation in the Opening Ceremony, Sister Cities exchange and annual Literary/Art Contest is expected to take the unique level of fun and friendship to a higher level as well.

A new playing venue is another exciting change for 2008. The 12-court facility at Alliant University will host about 100 teams per day.

We will have four age divisions:  12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s.

REGISTRATION

Teams must register by June 1, 2008 with a $250 entry fee per team (non-refundable) and $300 for San Diego teams.  The deadline will be enforced since allowing teams after the deadline causes serious bracket problems.

LODGING

Lodging has been arranged with exceptional rates at hotels in the Poway and Mission Valley area with a maximum distance of 15 miles to playing sites. There are choices of price and features.  Families and friends are encouraged to reserve at below hotels.  Please mention you are with the Starlings Nationals.

Contracted hotels are:

*Courtyard Marriott (San Diego Central): 80 double queens, 20 kings with sofa - $135
8651 Spectrum Center Blvd.
San Diego 92123
contact: Christine Stoneberger (858) 573-0700

*Comfort Inn Zoo/Sea World: 30 double queens - $129; 10 kings plus 2 bunks - $149
2485 Hotel Circle Place
San Diego 92108
contact: Cynthia Adams-Carlin (877) 305-3263

*Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel Circle: 40 double queens - $124
2201 Hotel Circle South
San Diego 92108
contact: Cynthia Adams-Carlin (877) 305-3263

*Springfield Suites: 50 double queens plus living room , 20 king suites - $129
12032 Scripps Highland Drive
San Diego 92131
Contact: Sonya Logue (858) 635-5724 ext 6103

Hilton Garden Inn Rancho Bernardo: 30 double queens - $129
17240 Bernardo Center Drive
San Diego 92128
contact: Erin Gillipi (858) 676-1660

Day’s Inn Hotel Circle: 70 double queens - $99; 30 double queens with kitchen - $119
543 Hotel Circle Soouth
San Diego 92108
contact: Laura Teachout (619) 297-8800

*breakfast included
 

TRANSPORTATION

Starlings has a corporate account with Budget that is available to all clubs. 

OPENING CEREMONY

There will be an opening ceremony on Wednesday night at 7:00 PM (venue to be announced). . 

PLAYING SCHEDULE

Pool play will be held Thursday, Friday (8:30 AM to 9:00 PM) with playoff pools on Saturday and Sunday mornings (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM).  Finals of the 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s Divisions will be held on Sunday (1:00 PM to 8:00 PM) at a venue to be announced.

PLAYING VENUES

The playing venues are easily accessible from the host hotel by freeway and trolley   Main playing venue will be at Alliant University. Local high schools will serve as other playing sites according to need.

FINALS

Finals of all divisions will be held on Sunday afternoon beginning at 1:00 PM at a local high school TBA.

All participants are expected to attend the finals which will include  announcement of Literary/Art Contest winners and presentation of Gold Division medal-winning teams.

LITERARY/ART CONTEST

The contest will continue with cash and other prizes.  Please encourage girls to participate.  Winners will be announced at the Finals on Sunday afternoon. ]

SISTER CITY TEAMS PROGRAM

If your team would like to have a Sister City Team for nationals, please let me Byron Shewman know (team name, age, and email for person in charge.  You are encouraged make relationships on your own,

We encourage all teams to participate but it only works if there is a real commitment by your girls.  It entails:

---a gift of $10 or less (or hand-made item) that is a memo of your city.
---some preliminary email contact (minimal).
---agreement to cheer for your sister team and spend some friendly time with them when possible in San Diego.

CONFIRMED TEAMS:
Navajo - Bob 14 and Arlene Chicago Lakefront 14
Omaha 18, 16 and City of LA 18, 16
Navajo – Randy 14 and Toledo 14
Bakersfield - Lou 14 and 14 Ramona – Luis 14
Central Valley 16 and San Gabriel 12
 

Copyright Starlings Volleyball Clubs, USA 2008

April 24,  2008