Thank you all for entering the "Let Freedom Run V" tournament.  Enclosed in this packet are plastic wristbands for unlimited entry to the show and tan "hang-tags" to allow you access to the Exhibitor Parking Lot.  Please see the score table if you did not receive the appropriate amount.

 

SCHEDULES - The Racing and judging schedule is under construction, and should be on the website by the time you receive this.  Copies will be available at check-in. Thanks to all the teams that have so graciously responded with offers to help.  We are attempting to allow teams adequate time to race and we are working hard to get everything done fairly.  The judging schedule will be available at the site and on line as soon as it is completed.

 

CRATING - Crating will begin on Thursday morning no earlier than 8 AM.

Crating will open at 6:30 AM on Friday and 6 AM on Saturday and Sunday.  We are assigning crating space for each team.  Space is limited and to best utilize the area we have had to preplan who goes where.  Stacking of crates will help make an efficient use of what space we do have.  Many of the decisions were made strictly on size of team and how best to fit you and others in.  This is the best we can do with what we were given.  A special note to those crated along the wall.  You may not get closer than a foot from the wall so please make your plans accordingly.  A crating map will be added to the tournament web site.

http://flyball.com/ruffnecks/reliant.html

 

HOSPITALITY - You are welcome to enjoy a very limited amount of hospitality in your team area but nothing extreme is to be allowed.  The contractor for this facility would be looking for loss of revenue and you will be asked to close up any large displays of food and drinks.  Excellent food is available within the Reliant Center for the weekend.

 

ELECTRICITY - There will be a supply of electricity available for the crating area.  You may need to be prepared to run an extension cord to your particular area but heavy use will trip a breaker and cut off power to your area and others sharing the outlet, so please be reasonable about power consumption.

 

PARKING PASSES – The tan hang-tags are to allow flyball competitors into the correct parking lots assigned for exhibitors.  You still have to pay for your parking, but these hangtags simply tell the attendants to allow you into additional parking areas. Parking passes are a privilege and abuse will result in all of us losing this new privilege, so be kind, considerate, and car pool when you can.

 

 

RACE NUMBERS - As always we will provide race numbers that are visible, but it our intention to use a family radio band to announce the race numbers as we have done in the past.  This will allow those in the outside area to hear what race is taking place and be prepared to race on time.  If your team is interested, come prepared with a Motorola Family Radio or similar substitute and the frequency will be announced at Captain's meeting.  This will also allow anyone wishing to shop to hear the current race number and plan accordingly.  This frequency will not be used for two way conversations but limited to race numbers only.

 

DOG BREAK AREAS - There will be access to the grass outside but it will be monitored for cleanliness so please pick up the area after each use.  And indoor cedar shaving area will be provided at the back of the racing lanes for those that do not chose to walk to the grass.

 

Time Line:  Friday measuring will start at 0700, racing to start at 0800.

 

Time Line:  Saturday measuring will start at 0630, racing to start at 0730.

 

Time Line:  Racing to start at 0800

 

Thank you,

Sam C Ford

s.c.ford@worldnet.att.net