Top 10 Reasons You Should Come To Calgary This August
#10) Find your inner cowboy.
While the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth runs this year from July 4 - 13, there's never a better excuse to giddy-up like a cowboy than a visit to the Stampede city. If you're a closet cowpoke at heart, pack your cowboy hat, boots and the biggest belt buckle you can find. And don't forget The 2nd Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth , Calgary's massive Co-ed Ultimate Tournament Ho-Down and Slo-Down, June 28 & 29! Yeeehaw!
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 08 April 2008 )
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The CUC2008 Tournament Organizing Committee has arranged accommodations at several partner hotels near the fields.
Important Notes:
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For the best rates and any available rooms, be sure to tell them you're with a team playing at "2008 Canadian Ultimate Championships"
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Accommodations are extremely limited in Calgary in August, due to a number of events happening simultaneously. Athletes should book well in advance even if they aren't certain they will be qualifying for CUC2008.
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Cancellations at least a week in advance typically don't incur any charges, although make sure to check with the hotel you are booking with.
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CUC2008 is currently trying to secure rooms in a downtown hotel location, but again, rooms are scarce. More updates to come on this.
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Room rates do not include taxes (GST and Provincial Hotel Tax) or fees.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 June 2008 )
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Once we confirm our tournament accommodations options, we'll post information here about how to get from your hotels to the fields and back again. For those without access to their own transportation, shuttles will be provided from the hotels to the fields every day. If you're in the mood to do a little exploring, Calgary has an expansive public transit system supported by numerous bus routes and a Light Rail Transit (LRT) line.
Arriving On A Jet Plane?
For those flying into Calgary on Wednesday, look for CUC2008 ambassadors at the airport who'll be on-hand to welcome you answer any questions you have. You're #1 question will probably be "How do I get to my hotel?". Here are a few options to think about ahead of time:
- In a group? Take the Airport Shuttle Express. Call 403-509-1570 to book in advance. They don't do singles or walk-ups.
- Taxi or Limousine: Taxis can be expensive but if you double or triple-up you'll cut the cost and still get there relatively quickly. Taxis are available 24/7 at the arrivals level. Limousines are usually around as well, but may require a phone call from the airport.
- Transit: Calgary Transit is pretty mediocre from the airport, but they do have a handy trip planner, and it only costs $2.50 per adult or $1.50 for under-18s. Visit the Calgary Transit Online Trip Planner.
On-Site Shuttle Buses
Each morning, buses will be leaving from Glenmore Inn, Blackfoot Inn, and Mount Royal College Dorms and heading directly to the fields. Starting from 06:30, buses will be staggered in the morning, then will be running in a wide-area loop to each of the hotels and field venues. To ensure you are able to get to the fields with enough warm-up time, please try to catch your bus as early as possible. Note: At the end of the day last buses will leave when full, but cannot return for those who did not fit on the bus. Please plan accordingly.
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First Bus
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Last Bus
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Thursday
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06:30 |
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21:30 |
CRU |
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06:30 |
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19:30
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GAP & CRU
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Saturday Day
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06:30
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19:30 |
GAP & CRU
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Saturday Night
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19:30
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02:30
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CRU Party
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07:30 |
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17:30
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CRU Finals
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Bus Loops
Glenmore Inn - Parking Lot
Blackfoot Inn - Parking Lot
Mount Royal College Dorms - Parking Lot outside of dorms
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 August 2008 )
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