Mid Atlantic / Event Details
Schedule of Events
Wednesday June 5: Set-up (updated May 21, 2013)
Staff
12- 6 p.m. Event set-up
12 - 2 p.m. Directors and committee chairpersons onsite
Thursday June 6: Set-up and Athlete Registration
Athletes
2 - 6 p.m. - Athlete registration (mandatory)
Note: All athletes must show government issued drivers license or Mil ID. Teams must register as a group
5:30 - 6 p.m. - Informal athlete Q&A
Staff and Vendors
9 - 10 a.m. - Event staff meeting (directors and committee chairs)
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Event, vendor and sponsor set-up and registration.
6 - 6:30 p.m. - Staff and sponsor appreciation dinner.
6:30 - 8 p.m. - Mandatory staff meeting
Friday, June 7: First Day of the 2013 Mid Atlantic Regional
Spectators
8 a.m. - General admission. Ticketing and venue open.
8:45 - 8:55 a.m. - National Anthem and Opening Ceremony
9 a.m. - Heats start
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Event 1 (Team, Women, Men)
1 - 5:30 p.m. - Events 2 & 3 (Team 2/3, Women 2/3, Men 2/3)
5:30 p.m. - Heats end
Athletes
7 - 8:30 a.m. - Late athlete registration (not guaranteed)
7:30-7:45 a.m. - Team briefing (mandatory)
7:45-8:15 a.m. Individual briefing (mandatory)
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Competition heats
Staff
7 a.m. - Morning staff meeting (mandatory)
7 - 8:00 a.m. - Late staff registration
6:30 - 7 p.m. - Evening staff meeting (mandatory)
Saturday, June 8: Second Day of the Regional
Spectators
7:30 a.m. - General admission. Ticketing and venue open.
8:15 - 8:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremony
8:30 a.m. - Heats start
8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Event 4 (Team, Women, Men)
3 - 5:50 - Event 5 (Team, Women, Men)
5:50 p.m. - Heats end
Athletes
7:30-7:45 a.m. - Individual athlete briefing (mandatory)
7:45-8:15 a.m - Individual briefing (mandatory)
Staff
7 a.m. - Morning staff meeting (mandatory)
7:30 - 8 p.m. - Evening staff meeting (mandatory)
Sunday, June 9: Final Day and Award Ceremony
Spectators
7 a.m. - General admission. *Note early start time.*
7:45 - 8 a.m. - Fittest Athletes in the Mid Atlantic Presentation
8:30 a.m. - Heats start
8:30 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. - Event 6 (Team, Women, Men)
12:55 p.m. - 4:40 - Event 7 (Team, Women, Men)
4:40 p.m. - Heats end
6 - 6:30 p.m. - Award Ceremony
Athletes
7:30-7:45 a.m. - Team briefing (mandatory)
8:00-8:15 a.m. - Individual athlete briefing (mandatory)
8:30 a.m. - 4:40 p.m. - Competition Heats (Posted at venue and available online that day)
6:30 - 7:30 - Games qualifiers must remain for check-out requirements
Staff
7 a.m. - Morning staff meeting (mandatory)
5:30 - 6 p.m. - Staff and volunteer acknowledgements. Final scoring.
7:30 - 8 p.m. - Breakdown and staff social
*The schedule is subject to change.
Directions & Parking
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
The Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex is located adjacent to FedEx field in Landover, Maryland.
From I-95
1. Take exit 17B (202 North towards Bladensburg).
2. Left onto Brightseat Road.
3. Right onto Sheriff Road.
4. Left at the first light (Harvey Drive).
5. Drive up the hill onto the grounds of the complex.
PARKING
There is no parking available at the Prince George Sports and Learning Complex. Instead, please go to the "Satellite Parking" at the FedEx Stadium (Lot D), which is only 300 yards away from the venue. This site offers 500 parking spaces.
From I-95
1. Take exit 17B (202 North towards Bladensburg).
2. Immediately get in left hand lane and make a left onto Brightseat Road. Continue though first light.
3. Once through the light, make an immediate right into Lot D3 & D4.
Venue Information
The Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex is located on 80 acres of land adjacent to the Redskins' FedEx Field. This exciting complex integrates a learning theme with a state-of-the-art athletic training and competition venue for area athletes, and caters to the recreational needs of area residents.
Field House
The Field House is the crown jewel of the track community. It has exceptional versatility. The Field House is the premier indoor flat track in the region. It has a fast 200 meter, 6-lane oval that seats nearly 3,000 spectators an unobstructed vie of the entire venue
Highlighting the Field House at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex is the 200-meter, 6-lane indoor track. One of the few indoor track and field venues in the region, the Field House boasts the highest quality space and equipment for all indoor track and field events. The open indoor area of the 75,000 square-foot Field House lends itself to non-track event
Hours of Operation
Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm
Monday-Friday: 6 am - 10 pm
Saturday: 8 am - 8 pm
Venue Amenities
Free wireless internet
Air conditioning
Seating for over 3000 spectators
Indoor vendor and sponsor booths
Concessions
Spectator workout and challenge area
ATM
EMS and 24-hour security
The following amenities can be used for a $6.00 daily fee:
Olympic Size Swimming Pool
Locker Room
Weight Room
Pets are not permitted in the field house. Please do not leave them in your vehicle. Only service/assistance dogs and seeing eye dogs are allowed in the facilities.
Athletes and Spectators will be permitted to bring food and beverage inside the venue for their consumption during competition. However, only water is allowed on the track surface. All other beverages must be consumed in the seating area.
Hotels Near the Venue
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2013 Mid Atlantic Regional Directors
Regional Director: Chriss Smith Jr, chriss@tridentcrossfitva.com
Event Director: Andrea Seward, andrea@tridentcrossfitva.com
Competition Director: Mehdi El-Amine, mehdi@crossfitreston.com
Media Director: Candice Case, midatlaticmedia@crossfitgames.com
Volunteer Contact: midatlanticvolunteers@crossfitgames.com
Sponsors and Vendor Contact: Jason Wilder, jason@wilderstrategy.com
Athlete and Spectator Q&A
1. Do athletes receive a coach's pass with individual registration?
Athletes and teams will receive one (1) complimentary pass for their coach. Access to the athlete area will be strictly enforced.
2. Do immediate family members buy spectator tickets?
Yes.
3. Will athletes be able to bring food in the coliseum? If not, will there be vendors with real (not processed) food?
Yes, athletes will be allowed to bring in their event specific foods/needs. However, the food/needs must remain in the Athlete Village. No exceptions. The concessions will carry the standard food items (hot dogs, nachos, etc.), but will also have salads, deli sandwiches, whole fruit, vitamin water and sports drinks. No food or beverage other than water will be allowed on the indoor track. Food may be consumed on the provided bleacher area only.
4. The instructions state that children 12 & under are free with a ticketed adult. Since I'm an athlete, do I need to purchase a ticket for my child?
No, children under 12 are free regardless if the parent/guardian is an athlete or spectator.
5. Can athletes bring an item on the competition floor (water, drink)?
Yes, water or clear liquids only. However, athletes cannot receive anything from anyone outside the ropes once on the competition floor. Please refer to the Rule Book for specific guidance on what an athlete can use and have on the competition floor.
6. Will there be water available for athletes?
Yes, water is available to athletes only in the athlete village. Please bring a sports bottle to fill up at your convenience.
7. Will ice baths be available for athletes?
Yes, please bring your own towels. Towels are not provided. However locker rooms are available for a small stipend per day.