The United States Dragon & Lion Dance Federation (USDLDF) will be hosting the very first USDLDF Judge’s Training Course and Certification Exam from August 4th through the 6th at the beautiful Marriott at Gateway Park – Denver International Airport (16455 E. 40th Circle) in Salon C.
Accommodations
The USDLDF secured a $109.00 Guestroom rate (per night) with the hotel for all attendees. This rate includes complimentary basic WIFI in guestrooms, overnight Self-parking a savings of $10 per car per day and complimentary Airport Shuttle.
Click here to book your room under the group rate of $109.00 per night
- This room rate will be available on the following dates: Wednesday 8/2, Thursday 8/3, Friday 8/4, Saturday 8/5 and Sunday 8/6
- If you need to extend the stay you may contact the hotel directly at 1-303-371-4333
- You must make your reservation on or before 3:00 pm, Friday, July 14 (cutoff date) to receive this rate
About the Judges Course
Check-in will start at 8:15 am Friday morning at the entrance of Salon C, which is located you your right as you exit the elevators or down the hall to the left of the hotel’s reception desk.
For those needing a coffee fix there’s a Starbucks to the left of the main lobby. Please keep in mind that if you want to eat food on the premises you will only be able to do it in your room. No food will be allowed in Salon C or in the lobby.
For breakfast there is a small restaurant on site, however, it may be quite busy during typical service hours so plan accordingly. There are many restaurants in the surrounding area including:
- Ted’s Montana Grill – 720-374-7220
- Thai Chili & Sushi – 303-307-1114
- Urban Sombrero – 303-373-1133
- Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta – 303-373-9000
- Outback Steakhouse – 303-576-6633
- Texas de Brazil Churrascaria – 720-374-2100
- Applebee’s – 303-333-0808
- Pizzeria Uno – 303-371-1555
COURSE SCHEDULE
Friday, August 4th:
- 8:15 am to 9:00 am – Registration and Doors Open
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Course Part 1
- 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Lunch Break
- 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Course Part 2
- 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Dinner Break
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Course Part 3
Saturday, August 5th:
- 8:45 am to 9:00 am – Doors Open
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Course Part 4
- 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Lunch Break
- 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Course Part 5
- 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Dinner Break
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Course Part 6
Sunday, August 6th:
- 8:45 am to 9:00 am – Doors Open
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Course Part 7
- 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Lunch Break
- 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Course Conclusion and Exam
- 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Inauguration Gala & certification award at King’s Land Restaurant
Please remember that, for the course, attendees are asked to wear black pants (kung fu style, track pants style, etc…) that have plenty of movement and athletic shoes (preferably black – no sandals). Course shirts will be distributed upon check in so we ask that on the first day everyone wear their team/school shirts for picture taking and change into the course shirt either after lunch/dinner on Friday. All are asked to wear the course shirt on both Saturday and Sunday. Also keep in mind that the dress code for the Inauguration Gala Banquet on Sunday night is business casual.
Remember that we only have a few seats left in this course and the deadline for hotel reservations under that rate is July 14th, so don’t wait. Reserve your seat and hotel room today!