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EVENT INFORMATION
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Join World T.E.A.M. Sports this April 15-17, 2011 for our annual Face of America bike ride to honor our military—disabled, veterans and active duty—and the true America Spirit.
Sponsored by Penske Truck Rental, Booz Allen Hamilton, AAPD, Wellspan Health and General Electric, the ride kicks off in our Nation’s Capitol with a festive banquet before embarking on a 110 mile journey to historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Face of America is much more than a bike ride, it is an opportunity to share stories and build camaraderie with nearly 500 other participants.
Face of America is one of our nation’s few truly inclusive bike rides and continues to change the way the world views athletes who are disabled. As GE Healthcare’s Robert Knox put it: “I was truly inspired by the ride. ‘Changing me fundamentally as a person’ is the best way I can sum it up.”
- Eric Frazier, US Marine Corps., Face of America participant and candidate for Paralympics Biathlon
REGISTER TODAY as a participant or volunteer and change your life forever!
TEAM REGISTRATION: Register your team for the ride through our secure online registration. Once your team name is approved, it will appear in a box on the registration page for all your team members to join.
PERSONAL REGISTRATION: Register online for the ride through our secure online registration. If you are less than 18 years old, and wish to participate in this ride, you must have a parent or guardian sign a parental 2011 Face of America Participant Waiver Form. You may download this PDF format document, complete prior to the event, and provide at event registration upon check-in.
EVENT FEES
Civilian Rider: $100.00
Registration includes Friday night dinner, Saturday breakfast & lunch, Sunday steak and beer at the ride finish as well as return bus transportation from Gettysburg to DC.
Retired Military Rider: $50.00
Registration includes Friday night dinner, Saturday breakfast & lunch, Sunday steak and beer at the ride finish as well as return bus transportation from Gettysburg to DC.
Active Duty Military Rider: $50.00
Registration includes Friday night dinner, Saturday breakfast & lunch, Sunday steak and beer at the ride finish as well as return bus transportation from Gettysburg to DC.
Wounded Warrior Rider: No Fee
There is NO charge for injured servicemen and women. World T.E.A.M. Sports will pay costs for travel, lodging and participation.
Event Volunteer: No Fee
There is NO charge for our event volunteers. However, a special code is required to register. This code must be entered in the box at registration to continue. Contact our event volunteer coordinator today to receive your code. Please note that volunteer registration for the Face of America 2011 closes after March 31. No additional volunteer registrations will be accepted after that date.
EVENT DETAILS
On April 16 & 17, World T.E.A.M. Sports will host the 2011 Face of America Bike Ride, our annual two-day bike ride from our Nation’s Capitol to Gettysburg, to honor and assist our military — disabled, veterans and active duty — and the true American Spirit.
This inspiring ride is an opportunity to welcome servicemen and women who are disabled, and non-disabled servicemen and women, as teammates and show them how much we appreciate their efforts. We will have the opportunity to show them they can be a part of the TEAM.
Registration for civilian riders is $100, retired military $50, active duty $50, Wounded Warrior participation is FREE.
This registration fee includes the Friday night dinner, the Saturday breakfast & lunch, the Sunday steak and beer at the ride finish and return bus transportation from Gettysburg to Washington, D.C.
Fundraising minimums for 2011 are: civilian riders $750, retired military riders $500, active duty military riders $250. Wounded warriors are not required to fundraise for this event, but are encouraged to do so.
To be eligible to participate in the ride, every participant will be required to pay the balance of his or her fundraising minimum at final ride registration the night of April 15. Funds raised through event registration and donations support our events and disabled athletes participating in our events.
The Kick-off Dinner Friday night at the Hyatt Regency Washington is included in the registration fee. Participants can purchase additional dinner tickets for their guests online at the time of initial registration for $35. Guest tickets are $40 if purchased the night of the dinner on site.
The ride will travel approximately 55 miles each day, with an overnight stop on Saturday in Frederick, Maryland. Lodging and dinner for Saturday is the responsibility of each participant. World T.E.A.M. Sports has secured rooms and special event rates at hotels in Frederick. Information about participating hotels and special rates can be found in the Hotel section, below.
For everyone’s safety, private support vehicles containing family and friends of participants will not be allowed along the official ride route. Owing to the large number of participants, private vehicles will need to follow adjacent routes to reach view and rest points.
All participants who meet their fundraising minimum will receive a 2011 Face of America jersey at ride registration.
Download the PDF format 2011 FOA Participant Guide.
RIDE LOGISTICS
World T.E.A.M. Sports has arranged with the Hyatt Regency Washington, a short distance from the start of the ride, to allow riders to leave their vehicles in valet parking on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the discounted rate of $25 per day. Please advise the valet at time of arrival that you are with World T.E.A.M. Sports / Face of America to receive the discounted rate.
At the conclusion of the ride on Sunday April 17, World T.E.A.M. Sports will provide bus transportation to Washington from Gettysburg for participants. You will be asked when you register if transportation is needed.
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES
• When a participant meets their fundraising minimum, he or she will receive a $25 coupon at event registration on April 15 that can be used to purchase World T.E.A.M. Sports items through our exclusive World TEAM Gear store. Our store will be at ride registration, allowing for personal shopping and selection of clothing and gear. Each participant meeting their fundraising minimum will receive a 2011 Face of America bike jersey upon check-in on Friday, April 15.
• For every $250 raised over the rider’s class minimum, a $25 coupon for our World TEAM Gear store will be awarded (coupons can be used together or separately).
• To encourage team challenges, if you are a member of a participating team, and your team meets the threshold for fundraising as a group, then you will be considered to have met your minimum. (Example: if you are a member of a team of 10, and your team raises over $7,500 collectively, but you raised only $500, you will be considered to have met your minimum as part of that team.) If your team exceeds its fundraising minimum by 25 percent, each team member will receive a $10 coupon toward the cost of a custom Team Jersey through our World TEAM Gear store. [Important: Custom jerseys require approximately 45 days to produce - jerseys will not be available for the ride if ordered after February 28, 2011.]
• Each participant who raises $2,000 in fundraising will receive a special commemorative Face of America package to be presented at event registration on April 15.
• World T.E.A.M. Sports will pay Friday night lodging at the Hyatt Regency Washington for ride participants who meet specific fundraising goals by April 1, 2011. World T.E.A.M. Sports will notify the rider of their eligibility of this incentive in early April. To be eligible, Active Duty military riders must raise $750 in donations; retired military riders must raise $1,000 in donations; and civilian riders must raise $1,500 in donations.
• To be eligible for incentives, all fundraising goals must be met by April 1, 2011.
EVENT SCHEDULE
The 2011 Ride begins at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC; it overnights in Frederick, Maryland, and ends in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
April 15, 2011: Registration opens at 12:00 noon at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-737-1234.
April 15, 2011: 7 – 9 p.m.: Dinner will be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-737-1234. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
National Anthem:
Malia Thibado
This gala dinner features six year old Malia Thibado performing the National Anthem. Ms. Thibado was born in China with congenital glaucoma, leaving her blind in one eye and nearly blind in the other. The talented Ms. Thibado has previously appeared at the Helen Keller Annual Lecture Series in Alabama, and at the Committee for Purchase for Blind and Severely Disabled People Open House in Washington, D.C. Her appearance is sponsored by the National Industries for the Blind.
Speaker:
Ambassador Francis X. Taylor
Vice President & Chief Security Officer
General Electric
A former Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security and Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, Ambassador Francis X. Taylor currently serves as Vice President and Chief Security Officer for the General Electric Company. As Coordinator for Counterterrorism for the Department of State from July 2001 to November 2002, the Ambassador was a key advisor to President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell following the September 11, 2001 attacks.
With 31 years of military service in the Air Force, Ambassador Taylor received numerous awards and decorations during his tenure. These awards include the Distinguished Service Medal. For GE, Ambassador Taylor is charged with overseeing the company’s global security and crisis management operations.
Keynote Speaker:
Major L. Tammy Duckworth
Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs – Keynote Speaker
The Keynote speaker for the Face of America dinner is Major L. Tammy Duckworth, of the Department of Veterans Affairs. An Iraq War veteran, Major Duckworth served as a Major in the Illinois National Guard. During a 2004 air mission north of Baghdad, Major Duckworth was injured during an attack, losing both her legs and partial use of one arm. A Purple Heart recipient and decorated veteran, Major Duckworth recovered at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and dedicated her life to public service.
Major Duckworth advises the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on media and public affairs matters. She directs communications for the department, and has created several new offices, including an Office for New/Social Media. Major Duckworth was confirmed by the Senate in April, 2009. In 2008 and 2009, Major Duckworth completed the Chicago Marathon. She remains active in the National Guard and is a civilian pilot.
April 16, 2011: Ride begins at 7 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Meet inside for the opening ceremony.
National Anthem:
Susan Powell
Miss America 1981
Susan Powell served as Miss America in 1981 and is an accomplished singer, having performed with numerous orchestras, such as The Boston Pops, Philadelphia Pops and the Tokyo Philharmonic. Susan will be riding in the Face of America ride following the opening ceremonies.
Opening Ceremonies Speaker:
General James E. Cartwright
Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Recognizing the growing participation of disabled and non-disabled veterans in World T.E.A.M. Sports’ annual inclusive ride, General James E. Cartwright, the eighth Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will speak at the opening ceremonies. His scheduled remarks will provide encouragement and honor for the participating riders.
As America’s second highest-ranking military officer, General Cartwright chairs the Joint Requirements Oversight Council and is Co-Chair of the Defense Acquisition Board.
• 2011 Day 1 Cue Sheet – route is subject to change
• Day 1 Map – route is subject to change
April 16, 2011: Overnight in Frederick, Maryland. Lodging and food on own.
April 17, 2011: Ride Finish celebration in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania follows immediately after the conclusion of the ride.
• Day 2 Cue Sheet – route is subject to change
• Day 2 Map – route is subject to change
EVENT LOGISTICS
For all information about the 2011 Face of America Ride, including updated hotel information for Saturday, course routes, bike rental and more, please regularly review this event information page. Updated information will be added as it becomes available.
Review a map of the event starting region in Washington, D.C.
Please note that private vehicles may not travel with the riders – you will be ticketed if you follow the riders along the route, as our official permit is for a limited number of vehicles.
EVENT HOTELS
Accommodations in Washington for Friday evening, April 15.
Located within minutes of the start of the 2011 Face of America ride, the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill hosts ride registration on Friday afternoon and the Friday evening banquet.
Make your reservation today at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. Special discounted rates for Face of America participants are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Active duty military participants who raise $750 will have their rooms at the Hyatt paid by World T.E.A.M. Sports. Civilian participants who raise $1,500 or more in fundraising will likewise have their room fees covered by World T.E.A.M. Sports.
When a participant qualifies for an incentive award, the Face of America staff will contact both the participant and the hotel to confirm the room fee and tax will be covered by World T.E.A.M. Sports. The deadline for qualifying for the room incentive is Friday, April 1, 2011.
Even if you are planning on meeting the incentive award, be sure to make a reservation – World T.E.A.M. Sports will alert you and the hotel that your room rate and tax will be covered once you have reached or surpassed the fundraising goal.
Learn more about the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
Accommodations in Frederick for Saturday evening, April 16.
Frederick, Maryland has a large number of motels and lodges offering a variety of amenities and services for Face of America ride participants.
5311 Buckeystown Pike. Reservations at 301-698-2500.
5240 Westview Drive. Reservations at 301-668-0808.
5361 Spectrum Drive. Reservations at 301-668-2003.
7226 Corporate Court. Reservations at 240-566-1500.
Accommodations in Gettysburg for Sunday evening, April 17.
The Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center in Gettysburg reports they have rooms available for participants who may not be returning home until Monday. Visit their website online for rates and availability.
Participant Lodging Responsibilities
• Contact the Frederick hotel of your preference to make your reservation for Saturday, April 16, 2011. Specify whether you need 1 bed or 2 beds, and how many people will be staying in the room. Also indicate smoking or non smoking preference.
• Be aware of fundraising minimums for free participant lodging. The incentive includes the room rate and tax, but does not include incidental charges, such as parking, food and beverage outside of Friday night dinner and Saturday morning breakfast, phone calls, and so forth.
• Provide your credit card account information to hold your room. Important: World T.E.A.M. Sports will not cover the cost of the rooms for participants unless WTS has contacted you directly and specifically notified that your room fees will be covered.
• Contact the hotel to cancel your reservation if you you decide on alternate accommodations or if you choose to not participate. Please note that many hotels are requiring a 30-day cancellation, unless a room has been confirmed to an individual credit card. When a room is confirmed, cancellation is possible much closer to the event. WTS will not be responsible for canceling reservations or paying for rooms reserved by a rider if they fail to show up on April 16.
• ADA compliant rooms are not able to be booked by calling the hotels. These rooms are reserved for the group and reservations can be made through World T.E.A.M. Sports.
• World T.E.A.M. Sports will transport small overnight bags from Washington to Frederick, then from Frederick to Gettysburg and back to Washington for participants. The participants must put their bags on the transport truck and collect at their destination.
• Hotels in Frederick are within a short walk or ride from the Saturday finish/Sunday start. Shuttle vans will be available to transport riders who are disabled to their hotels. Shuttles will run until 9 p.m. between hotels and restaurants in Frederick.
BIKE RENTALS
Need a bike to participate in Face of America 2011? Contact Bikes to Borrow in Washington for rates and availability. Registered riders should advise when placing an order that they are participating in the Face of America 2011.
WAIVER FOR PARTICIPANTS YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS
If you are less than 18 years old, and wish to participate in this ride, you must have a parent or guardian sign a parental 2011 Face of America Participant Waiver Form. You may download this PDF format document, complete prior to the event, and provide at event registration upon check-in.
WORLD T.E.A.M. SPORTS FACE OF AMERICA FUNDRAISING
UpCycle With UpCycle4Hope
World T.E.A.M. Sports is proud to partner with UpCycle4Hope to raise funds for our Face of America ride and upcoming events nationally. With UpCycle4Hope, a Florida non-profit organization, we are collecting dormant and unused electronic devices. Items we are collecting include cell phones (particularly smart phones), laptop computers, iPods, video games and consoles and digital cameras.
UpCycle4Hope accepts many unneeded digital devices.
This fundraising program requires no selling, nothing to buy and no upfront investment. The average US home has over $1,600 in dormant/unused electronics. These items can be donated and UpCycled (meaning they are given a second life through resale) in many cases. Donations provide funding to World T.E.A.M. Sports.
We will be collecting donations at the Face of America kick-off dinner Friday night at the Hyatt Regency Washington and throughout the event, culminating in Gettysburg. Be sure to tell your friends and family to bring in their devices for donation.
For more information regarding this program, please call toll-free 888-442-0862 or visit the UpCycle4Hope website.
Be Safe with Road ID
World T.E.A.M. Sports has joined with Road ID for a special promotional program that will provide a portion of the proceeds from sales through World T.E.A.M. Sports to support upcoming WTS events and participating athletes who are disabled.
The Road FIXX ID tags can be ordered with the World T.E.A.M. Sports logo.
Road ID is the creator of innovative ID bracelets and dog tags that are perfect for participants in sporting events. Durable and comfortable, the bracelets and the tags provide critical information about the wearer in case of a medical emergency, including name, phone number, and contact information. By wearing the bracelet or the tags in an event, you’ll be assured that even if you are unable to talk during an emergency, you’ll be able to provide critical information to medical authorities.
Exceptionally cost-effective, the Road ID bracelets and dog tags can be ordered online through their secure website. By placing your order through World T.E.A.M. Sports, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the organization and its participants.
Order your Road ID today.
FACE OF AMERICA DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS
World T.E.A.M. Sports produces a free digital newsletter with news and information about the Face of America ride that is emailed to event participants.
Download past issues (provided in Adobe PDF format):
#6 March 3 2011
#10 March 31 2011
#11 April 7 2011
#12 April 13 2011
#13 May 13 2011
SPONSOR AN ATHLETE
Help support a participating Face of America athlete by donating today using your VISA, MasterCard or American Express card. Our convenient participant search page brings you direct to personal event pages, as well as team pages. Funds raised through donations support our events and disabled athletes participating in our events.
