Final LB Logistics

Days away!! You ready??


FINAL PREP
Eat healthy, get lots of rest, continue light cardio but taper down exercises.
Be ready for intense competition, long hot days, & loads of fun!


PARKING
Parking is very limited - CARPOOL!
No parking on residential streets
Get your parking permit - meet @ 7:50 AM Sat @ Alamitos Bay Basin #3 (see map below)
Galen will be distributing parking permits - place in full view on dashboard








































Spectators / non-permit parking available @ Colorado Lagoon, metered lot @ Mother's Beach, Sea Port Marina Hotel, & the Ralph's Lot (on PCH)


CALL TIME
Be @ Space Dragons Tents no later than 8:30 AM Sat.
Sun call time will be announced Sat afternoon.


EQUIPMENT
Thanks all of you who are helping bring tables, coolers, chairs, etc!
Drop-off options:

1. Redondo Beach, NG Space Park drop-off this Thurs (7/24) at 4 PM at R1/R2 lot (northeast corner of Aviation Blvd and Space Park Dr. across the way from the track) - map
2. Drop off at SD Tents @ Marine Stadium at these times only:
   
1. Thurs & Fri after 5 PM
   
2. Sat morning between 6:30 and 7 AM

Remember to mark you stuff & take it home after the tournament on Sunday!


THINGS TO BRING

• Race uniform -- Space Dragons sacred royal blue jersey and black bottom
• Paddling Gear
• Some cash
• Water bottle (we will have water & gateraid coolers to fill you up!)
  
• sunscreen
• sunglasses / hats
• your fave snacks! bring some to share!
  
• soap, soap-less sanitizer, toilet paper (in the past, the restrooms have ran out of TP)
• camera & camcorders
• watch
• some
  
• cell phone
  
• towel
• change of clothes (very casual) for Sunday post-race
  
• hand-held fan
• your A-game + the ever present team-first attitude!
  

LUNCH
Remember to eat light & eat for fuel during the race days!

Team is ordering Lee's Sandwiches, $3 each. Deadline to include your order is COB Wednesday!
Email lb.space.dragons@gmail.com if you are interested.

The site will also have food vendors.


GENERAL RACE WEEKEND REQUESTS

• Eat a good nutritious breakfast on your own before arriving (or bring breakfast)
  
• Stay hydrated throughout the weekend - and stay out of the sun as much as possible!
  
• Please check-in w/ Denise upon arriving at tent on Sat/Sun AM
• Do not plan on leaving race site during the race weekend - if you need to, please let your Team Lead know (see below)
• Please review the race rules here - strict enforcement!
• Be cognizant of race heats/schedule - be @ tent 1.5 hours prior to your race
• Carry your cell phone when you are looking around the race site
  
• Have a good time! Look around & enjoy the scenes - just be wary of race schedule & the sun!
• And like you always do - represent the Space Dragons well!
  

TEAM LEADS
Please support these folks as they make sure we warm-up & marshal on-time!

• SD Red -- Janice
  
• SD Blue -- Joe
• SD White -- Wade
  
• SD Women -- Pearl
  
• SD Men -- Galen
  
• SD Masters -- Ceez
  

RIPPLE EFFECT
Ripple will have an informal potluck at their hotel Friday evening, time TBD, Space Dragons are welcome to join:

• Extended Stay America -- Long Beach
• 4105 E. Willow St, 90815, 562-989-4601
• Contact Denise for time Friday if interested

During the race weekend, we'll be playing human-poker, join the fun and mingle with our sister team!


MISC
US Nationals races are on Friday, some peppered throughout Sat and Sun - cheer on our very own Emily (West Coast Women, Premier mixed) & Sammi (West Coast Jr. Women)!
And please respect the residents nearby, keep volumes low, especially in the mornings


WOOHOO! It's finally here!