// FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you have a question? Please contact one of the event members. Go to the
Contact Us Page for telephone numbers.
1. Q: What time will the event begin on Friday and
Saturday?
A: On Friday, the event will begin at 7:00 p.m..
On Saturday, activities begin at 9:00 a.m. with workshops from 9:00 a.m. until
4:00 p.m. and competition category preliminaries from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m..
The Evening events will begin at 5:30 p.m. For a complete Schedule of the
Weekend Events, go to the Competition Schedule link.
2. Q: During the competition hour, will there be an
opportunity to dance?
A: Yes, there will be plenty of
opportunity to dance between competition categories as well as dancing after the
competition until 4 a.m.
3. Q: Will there be
any activities on Sunday?
A: No activities are planned for
Sunday.
4. Q: Will there be time for the
competitors to practice? If so, what are the times?
A: Yes,
on Saturday, competitors practice hours are 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday,
competitors practice hours are 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
5. Q: What time will registration/ticket purchase
open and close on Friday and Saturday?
A: Registration will
open on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and close at 11:00 p.m. Registration will open on
Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m.
6. Q: When is the last day to register/pay by Mail?
A: The last day to register by mail is August 28, 2009.
7. Q: Can I pay by check card or credit card?
A: No, cash and checks will be the only form of payment
accepted. We will only accept checks prior to August 28, 2009. If you are
sending payment through the mail checks should be made payable to TRI-State
Connection. NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST 28, 2009.
8. Q: How much is the weekend pass?
A: A weekend pass is $70.00 in advance and $75.00 at the door. For a
full listing of the prices, i.e., seniors, youth, day passes, please click on
the Event Tickets link.
9. Q: What is
included in the $70.00 entrance fee?
A: The $70.00 entrance
fee includes entry into the competition for Friday and Saturday night only.
10. Q: Can I pay for my ticket in advance?
A: Yes, you can pay for your tickets in advance by
contacting one of the members of TRI-State Connection or by mailing your check
to TRI-State Connection, 1310 Kennedy Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011. Please
make check payable to TRI-State Connection. Please click on the
Contact Us link
to find a list of contacts for TRI-State Connection.
11. Q: If I want to purchase a table for the
weekend, who should I contact?
A: You can contact any of the
members from TRI-State Connection. Please click on the
Contact Us link for a
list of contacts.
12. Q: When do I pay for
the workshop?
A: Workshops can be paid for in advance or
anytime during the weekend prior to the start of a Workshop.
Click Here for a
complete listing of workshops offered and prices.
13. Q: Will there be Vendors at this event?
A: Yes,
for a listing of vendors, please click on the Vendors/Sponsors link.
14. Q: What is the room rate per night at the
Sheraton Premiere at Tyson’s Corner Hotel?
A: The discounted
room rate per night is $94 before August 27, 2009. Please reserve your room
under TRI-State Connection to receive the discounted rate.
15. Q: What is the nearest airport to the Sheraton
Premiere Hotel at Tyson’s Corner Hotel?
A: Dulles Airport is
the nearest airport and is approximately 15-20 minutes from the Sheraton
Premiere Hotel. BWI and Reagan National airports are considerably further from
the hotel.
16. Q: Is there any
transportation available from the Airport to the Hotel?
A:
There is no free shuttle service available from the Airport to the Hotel.
However, transportation is available via cab or shuttle service.
17. Q: Can I sponsor a category? If so, who do I
contact?
A: Yes, to be a sponsor, please contact Marcia
Foster at (301) 773-5008 or click on the Vendors/Sponsors link to retrieve a
Sponsor form on our website.
18. Q: When is
the last day to send payment to be a Sponsor for this event?
A: The payment for Sponsorship should be postmarked by August 28, 2009.
19. Q: Is there a dress code for this event?
A: There is no dress code.
20. Q: Are you planning to post the results of the competition on the
website?
A: Yes, contest results will be posted under the
Contest Results link within a week of the competition.
21. Q: Can we purchase a video of the competition?
A: Yes, there will be a form at the competition for you to
fill out to purchase a video.