Christmas Classic Clearinghouse Thread!, One stop shopping.... Options

[Dicta]

There's a bunch of discordant info on the Christmas Classic floating around in different threads so lets try the one stop shopping method. If you have questions , we'll try to find the answers. The coolest BMX race of the year with huge classes and none of the pressure of the Grands!

December 14-18th Track Construction (Eric Best)


SPECIAL NOTE: The NBL will be offering the 30 + Open Women's Class at the Christmas Classic after it was a big success at the Grands. It will be 100% payback. Entry fee is $30 pre/$35 post.

VENUE OPENS

December 26th 6:00 a.m.
December 27th 6:00 a.m.
December 28th 6:00 a.m.
December 29th 6:00 a.m.


REGISTRATION
December 26th 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Presidents Cup / X-Mas Day 1 & 2)

December 27th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (X-Mas Day 1 & 2)

December 28th ½ Hour after the Mains (X-Mas Day 2)

December 29th No Registration


BIKE INSPECTION

December 26th 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

December 27th 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

December 28th 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

December 29th 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.



PRACTICE / WARM-UP SCHEDULE

December 26th Practice

7:00 – 7:15 a.m. & 1:20 – 1:40 p.m. -- 13 – 16 Boys Cruiser
7:15– 7:30 a.m. & 1:40 – 2:00 p.m. -- 17 – 34 Men’s Cruiser
7:30 – 7:45 a.m. & 2:00 – 2:20 p.m. -- 12 & Under Boys Cruiser
7:45 – 8:00 a.m. & 2:20 – 2:40 p.m. -- Girls Cruiser
8:00 – 8:20 a.m. & 2:40 – 3:05 p.m. -- 35+ Men’s Cruiser
8:20 - 8:50 a.m. & 3:05 – 3:35 p.m. -- 7 & Under Boys & Girls (20”)
8:50 – 9:15 a.m. & 3:35 – 4:00 p.m. -- 8 – 9 Boys (20”)
9:15 – 9:35 a.m. & 4:00 – 4:20 p.m. -- 8 – 13 Girls (20”)
9:35 – 10:05 a.m. & 4:20 – 4:50 p.m. -- 10 – 11 Boys (20”)
10:05 – 10:35 a.m. & 4:50 – 5:20 p.m. -- 12 - 13 Boys (20”)
10:35 – 11:05 a.m. & 5:20 – 5:50 p.m. -- 14 - 15 Boys (20”)
11:05 – 11:30 a.m. & 5:50 – 6:15 p.m. -- 16 Boys (20”)
11:30 – 12:00 p.m. & 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. -- 17-25 Boys (20” / Amateur Only)
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. & 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. -- 26 & Over Men (20” / Amateur Only)
12:30 – 12:50 p.m. & 7:15 – 7:35 p.m. -- 14+ Girls/Women (20”)
12:50 – 1:20 p.m. & 7:35 – 8:05 p.m. -- Elite Men/Elite Women/Super-Ex/Masters


December 27th No Practice


December 28th Warm-Up

6:30 – 7:15 a.m. 15 and Over (Amateur Only)
7:15 – 8:00 a.m. 14 and Under (Amateur Only)
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Elite Only

December 29th Warm-Up

7:00 – 7:30 a.m. 15 and Over (Amateur Only)
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. 14 and Under (Amateur Only)
8:00 – 8:20 a.m. Elite Only


CEREMONIES

December 27th

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. State Commissioner Meeting to set up for parade lap,
State Teams to staging for Parade of States
8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony and Parade of States
10:00 - 1:00 p.m. Regional Jacket Series Awards Pickup


December 28th

8:30 - 8:50 a.m. Presentation of Presidents Cup Awards
8:50 – 8:55 a.m. National Anthem
10:00 - 1:00 p.m. Regional Jacket Series Awards Pickup


December 29th

8:20 - 8:30 a.m. National Anthem / Parade Lap
10:00 - 1:00 p.m. Regional Jacket Series Awards Pickup



RACE SCHEDULE

December 27th 9:00 a.m. Presidents Cup Race Starts
December 28th 9:00 a.m. X-Mas Classic Day 1 Race Starts
December 29th 8:30 a.m. X-Mas Classic Day 2 Race Starts

BIKE STORAGE

All Days Closes ½ Hour after Event (Bring your own lock)


PARKING

One Day Single Entry Pass: $6
One Day Multi Entry Pass: $9
Two Day Multi Entry Pass: $15
Three Day Multi Entry Pass: $18
Four Day Multi Entry Pass: $24


CAMPING

RV camping only. For more information, please call (502) 367-5384.
Per Night (Electric, Water, Showers): $50
Per Night (Water, Showers): $30
Pricey but does include parking for what its worth


VENDOR/EXHIBITOR/TEAM PIT SPACE

Call NBL office for information (614-777-1625) or email Jess Moore (jessmoore@nbl.org) or Don Wagner (dwagner@nbl.org).


ADDENDUMS

There's a couple of cool things working themselves up the agenda but are not yet definitive....

1. December 19th Paid Practice probably be $15 or so and will run from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. Working on adding a pitbike class to the mix as well as we've done at Classic's in the past. If your a grom or grom at heart and Santa throws one under
the tree we might have the venue for you to get it a little dirty.

[doghousebikes]

Is there any chance that a practice would be held on 12/23? I'd be glad to help out and recruit others if that would make it happen!

Joni

[Roynuts]

Thanks Ed!

[DeanHoward]

Ed, do you have any idea when our Kentucky jerseys will reach us? Also our Kentucky number plates from the Championship? Just wondering. It's gettin' close to race time. I mean I know we have to use our NBL assigned 3 digit number and all for the Christmas Classic but just wondering about the plate.

Dean

[Ponch]

In the past we have received our Jersey's and plates at the Presidents cup.

[Dicta]

The 19th is not definitive for practice but seems likely...

The 23rd would not work.

Kentucky State Jerseys and Numberplates are usually distributed at the race but shoot Beth Karweick an e-mail.

Ed

[billybadass]

there is usually an elite practice at the end of the presidents cup...anyone know if that will happen?

[MeredithJL]

The 19th is not definitive for practice but seems likely...

The 23rd would not work.

Kentucky State Jerseys and Numberplates are usually distributed at the race but shoot Beth Karweick an e-mail.

Ed

These all-day open practice sessions are making me wish I lived in Kentucky and not New York... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Well, that and also the people are a lot nicer....

[AirportFF]

Well, that and also the people are a lot nicer....

No Christmas card for you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[MeredithJL]

No Christmas card for you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

You don't count, you live in PA! Have you noticed that whenever you and I are standing next to each other at a race, people take the long way around? We INTIMIDATE them, that's why.... That's why we get along so well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[lennyb]

Any hotel recs?

[DHennet]

Any hotel recs?

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What's a recs?

[DHennet]

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What's a recs?

I get it. You're asking for recommendations. Recs. There is a thread in the BMX travel section with some recs (like that usage).

[DHennet]

Any hotel recs?

Crowne Plaza Hotel- Host Hotel
(502) 367-2251
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
NBL Rate: $79, Group Code: NATIONAL BICYCLE LEAGUE
Hotel Offers: Shuttle to the Airport and to the Expo Center, Bike Storage, newly remodeled and right across the street from the Expo Center
www.cplouisville.com

Jameson Inn Airport South
(502) 968-4100
6515 Signature Drive, Louisville, KY 40213
NBL Rate: 69, Group Code: NATBIC
www.jamesoninns.com

Airport Expo Laquinta
(502) 368-0007
4125 Preston Highway, Louisville KY 40213
NBL Rate: $69, Group Code: NATIONAL BICYCLE LEAGUE
www.airportandexposuites.com

Courtyard Marriott Airport
(502) 368-5678
819 Philips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
NBL Rate: $89, Group Code: NATIONAL BICYCLE LEAGUE
www.marriott.com/sdfap

Country Inn & Suites Airport
(502) 753-5555
2850 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40213
NBL Rate: $99, Group Code: NATIONAL BICYCLE LEAGUE
www.countryinns.com/louisvilleky_airportnorth

Hilton Garden Inn Airport
(502) 637-2424
2735 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40209
NBL Rate: $79, Group Code: NATIONAL BICYCLE LEAGUE
www.louisvilleairport.stayhgi.com

Airport Expo Center Econolodge
(502) 966-5445
6109 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219
NBL Rate: $69.99, Group Code: NBL-09
www.econolodge.com/hotel/ky120

Springhill Suites Airport
(502) 361-9009
820 Philips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
NBL Rate: $79, Group Code: NATIONAL BICYCLE LEAGUE
www.springhillsuites.com/sdfla

Best Western Airport East
(502) 426-4411
1921 Bishop Ln, Louisville KY 40218
NBL Rate: $69, Group Code: NATIONAL BICYCLE LEAGUE

Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
(502) 375-2233
653 Phillips Ln, Louisville KY 40209
NBL Rate: $74.99, Group Code: NATIONAL BICYCLE LEAGUE
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-louisville-kentucky-ky212


Hyatt Place
(502) 426-0119
701 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222
NBL Rate: $69, Group Code: NATIONAL BICYCLE LEAGUE
Cut off date: 11/30/09
Holiday Inn - Hurstbourne
(502) 426-2600
1325 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222
NBL Rate: $49.90, Group Code: NBL

[Dicta]

DECEMBER 19th PRACTICE & CLINIC

The NBL will be offering practice for the Christmas Classic on Saturday, December 19th from 2pm to 6pm at the Broadbent Arena in Louisville, Kentucky. The cost will be $15. This is in addition to the previously announced practice listed below.

NBL will also be offering a Future Stars Clinic from 11am to 2pm on the 19th. The cost will be $30. Justin Travis will be the head coach and the clinic will feature a Pro rider to be determined.

Now it's official...

I think if you pay to attend the clinic that the practice is free...However, I'll flesh it out.

Ed