The information you have been waiting for..........If you have any questions please contact Anne (most of you have seen her at the various competitions).
Showcase and welcome party on Friday, October 3rd beginning at 6pm.
Solos, Figures, Championships and Specials are Saturday, October 4th beginning at 9am.
The Feile is at the Santa Fe Convention Center. There is parking underneath if you are driving.
Teachers, please contact me regarding the showcase. We are looking for participation from all the schools if possible.
GETTING HERE - It is easiest and much more affordable to fly into Albuquerque and drive up to Santa Fe. It is a 1 hour drive from the airport at most times of day. Driving directions will be up soon.
Please plan to get into Santa Fe as early as you can to adjust to the altitude. I would highly recommend arriving Thursday so you have most of Friday to acclimate, but I know that isn't possible for many of you. That said, drink more water than you think you need, and take is slow. There is an altitude primer below for more information.
HOTELS - All of the hotels are around the edges of downtown, but not really walking distance with all the stuff you have to carry. Some of them have vans to get you around, and others do not, so check in advance. Also check for parking fees if you are renting a car. Most of the downtown hotels run between $150-$400 a night so these are great deals.
Reservations must be made 30 days in advance of the date to get the group rate. There are 42 rooms blocked between all the hotels, so make your reservation soon. Please don't book extra rooms "just in case" so that we can be sure everyone who needs a room has one.
Sage Inn -www.santafesageinn.com, (866) 433-0335
$75-$85 per night, newly renovated in the last few years.
Residence Inn Santa Fe -
www.marriott.com/safnm, (505) 988-7300 group sales office. $115 per night. Use the following codes if reserving online:
Bidbida(Studio
King Suite)
Bidbidc(Studio King Double)
This one is the furthest, but still close and the rooms have been redone.
Garrett's Desert Inn - www.garrettsdesertinn.com, (800) 888-2145
$113.00 per night. Use the group code #48513 when you make your reservation. The longest standing value motel in downtown Santa Fe, just two blocks from the plaza.
There are other chain hotels in Santa Fe such as Best Western or Holiday Inn, most of which take about 20-30 minutes to get to the Convention Center.
Although at 7000 feet Santa Fe is not technically high altitude, it is only a few feet shy of the designation (8000 feet and above). It is not uncommon to develop high altitude sickness here. Here are a few tips to help make your travel more comfortable.
At higher altitudes, your body can become dehydrated more easily. Plan to drink more water than usual. Twice your usual amount is a good goal. It is also wise to avoid large amounts of caffeine or alcohol at high elevation as they can easily dehydrate you. Consider avoiding alcohol your first days here.
If you have existing medical conditions such as high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, COPD, angina or pregnancy, you may wish to check with your doctor before you travel.
You will become winded easily dancing at this altitude. If you have asthma, ask your doctor for measures you can take to ensure your health and enjoyment while competing in Santa Fe.
The symptoms of high altitude sickness are generally headache, nausea, dizziness, and trouble sleeping. If you become disoriented seek medical advice.
Another factor about high elevation is that there is less atmosphere to filter out the sun’s harmful rays and you will burn more easily. Remember your sunscreen and sunglasses.