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Monarch High School
Baseball Team
2015 Spring Break
Trip Itinerary & Travel Info
Monday, March 23rd
8:00A
10:00A
11:30A
1:45P
3:00P
3:30P
6:00P
9:00P
10:30P
SCHEDULE
Players meet at Monarch. Bus DEPARTS at 8:15am to airport.
After clearing security and meeting at gate, brunch on concourse.
Flight departs DIA. Arrive in Phoenix at 12:25 pm (Southwest Airlines Flight 784)
Lunch: In-n-Out Burger
Check-in at hotel (@ 30 minutes from airport)
Leave for game
GAME vs. WHITTIER, CA at Shadow Ridge HS Field (31 miles away; 41 minutes)
Pizzas (delivered to hotel)
Players in room / 11:00 pm Lights Out
Tuesday, March 24th
8:00A
10:00A
12:00P
2:30P
6:30P
Wake-up & Breakfast
Leave for game
GAME vs. Columbine, CO at Pinnacle HS Field (9 miles away; 16 minutes)
Lunch: In-n-Out Burger
Dinner: Family Cookout at hotel
Evening Activity Night: Basketball, Swimming, Games
10:30P Players in room / 11:00 pm Lights Out
Wednesday, March 25th
7:00A
7:30A
9:30A
12:00P
3:00P
4:00P
Wake-up & Breakfast (EARLY!)
Leave for game
GAME vs. Jesuit, OR at Pinnacle HS Field 2 (9 miles away; 16 minutes)
Lunch: Coach’s Choice near hotel
Practice
Leave for Evening Activity -Spring Training Game
Dinner: Coach’s Choice
Evening Activity Night:
6:05pm Spring Training Game Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City in Surprise (@ 40 min away)
10:30P Players in room / 11:00 pm Lights Out
Thursday, March 26th
8:00A Wake-up & Breakfast
TBD Practice/Activity: TBD depending on game time
9:30A, 12:30P, 3:30P possible GAME times
Lunch: Coach’s Choice
7:00P Dinner: Olive Garden PLUS Ice Cream! (delivered to hotel)
Evening Activity Night: Basketball, Swimming, Games
10:30P Players in room / 11:00 pm Lights Out
Friday, March 27th
8:00A Wake-up & Breakfast
10:00A Practice
12:30P Leave for Bowling & Lunch
1-3pm Bowling @ Deer Valley Lanes (5 Lanes, Shoes, Pizza, Soda)
4:30P Leave for Evening Activity -Baseball Game
Dinner: Coach’s Choice
Evening Activity Night:
6:30pm ASU Sun Devils vs. Stanford Baseball Game @ Phoenix Municipal Stadium (28 miles away;
45 minutes)
11:00P Players in rooms / 11:30 pm Lights Out
Saturday, March 28th
8:00A
9:15A
10:15A
12:15P
3:00P
4:30P
Breakfast, Shower, Pack, Room Inspection, Check Out
Leave for airport. (@ 30 minutes to airport)
Check In at airport, Snack or Dinner
Flight departs Phoenix (Southwest Airlines Flight 3100)
Flight arrives at DIA. Bus to return players to MHS
Arrive at Monarch. Parent pick up.
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change as necessary. Coach Weiss will inform the team of any changes.
Flight Information
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
3/23/14 Monday Flight #784 DEN/PHX 11:30am-12:25pm
3/28/14 Saturday Flight #3100 PHX/DEN 12:15pm-3:00pm
Hotel Information
Team Hotel Information:
Courtyard Phoenix Happy Valley
2029 W. Whispering Wind Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623.580.8844
Parent Hotel Information:
Courtyard Phoenix Happy Valley
2029 W. Whispering Wind Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623.580.8844
2 Queen beds: $134 per night + applicable taxes
Residence Inn Phoenix North Happy Valley
(The two hotels share a pool, sport court and picnic area)
2035 W. Whispering Wind Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623.580.8833
1 King Bed plus sleeper sofa: $134 per night + applicable taxes
Hotel Details: We have reserved a block of rooms for families who plan to travel with the team
at the above hotels. Rooms are held for an arrival on 3/23/15 and a departure on 3/28/15.
Changes to and/or cancellations of your reservation must be completed 24 hrs. in advance of
the reservation date. Our contract states that all reservations need to be made by March 3 rd,
2015, however rooms may still be reserved under this block pending availability. Please see
reservation instructions below.
Check-in time is 3 pm.
Checkout time is 12 noon.
Parent Reservation Instructions:
Parents were emailed a link to reserve rooms under the discounted rates. This link will no
longer work after 03-02-15. Rooms may still be available at either hotel. In order to receive
the group discount rates, please contact Kori Kineshanko at the hotel directly. Kori can be
reached at 623-308-3963. Parents will be required to reserve their rooms with a personal
credit card and are subject to the Hotel's Rate Rules and Cancellation policy. You may also
contact Kerry Jacobs 303-358-8120 if you have additional questions about booking a room
under the Monarch Baseball Team group rates.
NOTE: HOTEL RATES ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE. If this rate is unacceptable to you, feel
free to contact other hotels in the Happy Valley area to make arrangements. Please do
not negotiate group rates.
Other Hotel Choices: The Residence Inn by Marriott and The Courtyard Phoenix Happy
Valley are on the same grounds. The two hotels share a pool, sport court and picnic
area. There are also many other hotel chains in the vicinity, if you prefer.
Rental Car Tip: Many rental car companies are available at the Airport. A less expensive
option (lower tax rate) is the off-site Avis location at 4469 East Thomas Rd., Phoenix
(602.840.6008) or http://www.avis.com/car-rental/html/landing/phoenix-rental.html
BAGGAGE INFORMATION
Baggage weight and size restrictions:
Each player will be checking in up to two bags and allowed one carry-on bag and one personal
bag (i.e. laptop bag).
The checked bag weight limit is 50 pounds. IF THE CHECKED BAG IS OVER 50 POUNDS THERE
WILL BE A $75 FEE EACH WAY PAID BY THE PLAYER. THIS WILL NOT BE PAID BY LSB.
The carry-on bag needs to be 45” or smaller in all dimensions. A duffle bag is recommended.
Any other traveling questions can be answered at www.southwest.com .
Frequent Flyer numbers can be added at the airport check in.
RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST
2-3 pairs of baseball pants
2 uniform jerseys
2-3 sets of black uniform socks
1 long sleeve black shirt
2 short sleeve black/white
Sliding shorts and cup
1 pullover and jacket
Baseball hat and belt
Cleats
Sunglasses
5 shorts
5 t-shirts
5 underwear
5 socks
Tennis shoes
Sweats
Bathing suit
Flip flops
Sunscreen
Toothbrush/toiletries (under 3 oz in a
quart sized Ziploc bag)
Wallet (ID)
Electronics and chargers
****Extra spending money for free time
activities/food and shopping.
For any questions regarding the trip:
contact Kerry Jacobs (303-358-8120) or
Laurie Rohm (720-299-3749), trip
chaperones.
Spring Break 2015
Addresses
Courtyard Phoenix North/Happy Valley Hotel
2029 W. Whispering Wind Dr.
Phoenix, 85085
623.580.8844
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxbc-courtyard-phoenix-north-happy-valley/
Residence Inn
2035 W. Whispering Wind Dr.
Phoenix, 85085
623.580.8833
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxrb-residence-inn-phoenix-north-happy-valley/
Shadow Ridge High School- Monday Game
10909 N Perryville Rd, Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Pinnacle High School – Tuesday & Wednesday Game
3535 East Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, Arizona 85050
(602) 449-4000
Spring Training Game
(@ 40 min away)
Surprise Stadium
15930 N Bullard Ave
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 222-2000
http://surprisespringtraining.com
ASU vs. Stanford Baseball Game (28 miles away; 45 minutes)
Phoenix Municipal Stadium
5999 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 495-7240
http://www.boxofficeticketsales.com/venue/phoenix-municipal-stadium-tickets-forsale.aspx?gclid=CI2zz5HHh8QCFQdffgodm0IAAg
AMF Deer Valley Lanes (8 miles, @ 10 minutes)
2902 W. Thunderbird Road
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 866-1700
Hotel, Nearby Restaurants & Shopping
Marriott Courtyard/Residence Inn
Shops at Norterra
 Harkins Norterra 14 theater
 Dicks Sporting Goods
 Ah-So Sushi
 Buffalo Wild Wings
 Chipotle
 Elevate Coffee Co.
 Johnny Rockets
 Mellow Mushroom (pizza)
 Paradise Bakery
 P.F. Chang’s
 Pita Jungle
 Pita Pit
 Sauce (upscale pizza)
 Smashburger
 Subway
 Yogurtini
Happy Valley Towne Center
 Wal-Mart SuperCenter
 Sport Chalet
 Applebee’s
 Bajio’s Mexican Grill
 Carl’s Jr.
 Cold Stone Creamery
 Greek Pita
 Jersey Mike’s Subs
 L & L Hawaiian BBQ
 Logan’s Roadhouse
 Olive Garden
 Panda Express
 Ray’s Pizza
 Red Robin
 Shane’s Rib Shack
 Starbuck’s
 TGI Friday’s