The 2005 USATF National Junior Olympics Cross Country Championships

has picked one of the very finest local hotels to be the Host Hotel.

 

The Crowne Plaza at the Crossings

Reasons to Book Early

 

Best Location:  Has packet pick up, merchandise sales, and other activities Also easy interstate access to the course in Smithfield, opening ceremonies and the pasta dinner in Providence, and a free airport shuttle (2 miles)  **Also, being on a 10 acre property, teams can easily go right out the door for runs of several miles on grass in a safe environment.

 

Room Rate    $99  (On July 22, 2005, Travelocity Preferred listed these rooms at $189-$217.)

 

Rooms    266 oversized guest rooms (up to four in a room)

 

Guest Room Amenities   Complimentary high speed access, Two sink vanity, Coffee maker, Hair dryer, Iron and Ironing board, Two phone lines with voice mail, 25” Cable & Satellite TV, Play Station, Work desk, Free USA Today

 

Remington’s Restaurant & Alfred’s Library Lounge

Remington’s offers fine cuisine on site with a kids’ menu.  They plan to have an a la carte breakfast for young kids who do not eat as much.  It will begin at 6:30 but groups can arrange a special menu or a little earlier time with the hotel.

 

Alfred’s Library Lounge is a large luxurious lounge which boasts a large selection of

wine by the glass and a light dinner menu plus all the usual amenities.    

 

Other Hotel Services and Amenities

 

Free Airport Shuttle (2 miles away) Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Free Parking, Business Center, Fitness Room with free weights / Nautilus,Gift shop, ATM

 

Activities at the Hotel

Packet Pick – Registration through Friday evening

An organized sale of merchandise in its’ own room (2500 sq. ft.)

Planned free Thursday activities at the hotel (Our web site will give times.)

Bob Rothenberg (Brown U.) and other coaches on NCAA regulations, their programs,

and what coaches are looking for in scholarship athletes.            Paul Ullucci (Ullucci Sports Medicine) on proper training for younger athletes, the signs that indicate a problem has occurred or is likely, proper treatment, and a chance to ask specific questions about your athletes.

A coaches/parents opportunity to meet Youth Committee members and share views

and ask questions about the USATF youth program.

Hotel Contact Info:  ID yourself as

“Junior Olympics National Cross Country Championships” or Code JRO

Direct Number to the Hotel: 401-732-6000 (Our contact, if any problems, Sarah Prince)

Free National 800 Number: 800-227-6963

Book on line at www.crowneplaza.com (Use JRO special rate ID.)