Ultimate in Mexico wants you!

[Linda Anderson]

Hi! My name is Linda Anderson, and I’m a beginning Ultimate player and the Accomodations Coordinator that is helping organize the Ultimate Fiesta in Pie de la Cuesta. It is a hat tournament that is going to be held just outside of Acapulco, Mexico, January 17-21, 2000 (Wednesday through Sunday). We are writing to teams in the U.P.A. to make sure they are aware of this tournament, which should be a lot of fun and is also intended to help Ultimate grow in Mexico. Here’s the scoop: The tournament: The arrival day isWednesday the 17th. Then on Thursday the 18th we are planning on having a mellow day with lots of beach Ultimate, perhaps a game or two on grass. This was to allow stragglers to arrive and give everyone time to relax and get into vacation mode. On Friday and Saturday the hat tournament would start, although some beach Ultimate can be mixed in. On Sunday the 20th we would revert to vacation mode, going back to the beach since nobody is going to want to play a final after the Saturday night bash and also ensuring nobody misses anything if they have to catch an early flight. As I mentioned, we have planned this tournament not only to have a good time, but to help promote Ultimate in Mexico. A lot of people will be invited to observe and learn, including PE teachers, government people, and the media. In addition to watching the games they will be participating in some clinics or presentations. Any help you might want to give would be appreciated! The location: Pie de la Cuesta is a beach located about 25 minutes from downtown Acapulco. It's a low-key, unspoiled, gorgeous beach that is famous for its sunsets. It is bordered on one side by the Pacific and on the other by a fresh-water lagoon on which you can kayak, waterski, etc. The hotel, Parador del Sol, is the only five-star hotel in the area. You can check out its web page at www.acabtu.com.mx/parador/  The tournament package is all-inclusive, which means it includes three meals (all-you-can-eat buffets) per day and all sodas and "national beverages" (tequila and beer, what more could you need??) you can consume. If you have any energy to spare after playing disc, a variety of sports are offered for free, although water skiing does cost extra. The rooms are actually broken up into two-bedroom villas, all with air-conditioning and private terraces with hammocks. Please note that the tournament price is for double occupancy, that is, two people to a room. Other fun: We are planning on several fun events, including a bonfire on the beach and an excursion to Acapulco to experience its world-famous nightlife. Details will be forthcoming. Money matters: The price per player of the tournament package is $425. This includes five days and four nights (double occupancy) in an all-inclusive resort, all meals and national drinks, transportation to/from fields, a T-shirt, and a disc. Transportation to and from the airport is extra, but should be less than $25 round trip. Please note that this is based on an exchange rate of 9.2 pesos to the dollar. Keep in mind that December of an election year is traditionally somewhat volatile, and we may have to make an adjustment if the exchange rate should rise by more than 10%, or we won’t be able to cover costs. If you decide you want to come, we need a deposit to reserve your room at the Parador del Sol. Instructions for wiring money are on the tournament web page. Before you send money, though, please get in touch with Beto Stern at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to let him know it’s coming. I hope this sounds like something you might want to do. If you have any questions you can e-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] or anyone listed at the tournament web site at www.discovolador.com/fiesta2001/ .   Hope to see you in January. Thanks, Linda Anderson