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nxl lv2016 NXL Las Vegas Open

Registration Now Open – First Payment Deadline is Tuesday!

lease read below for more information on:
  • Team Registration
  • Booking a Practice
  • Housing Recommendations
  • Rental Car Discount
  • Flight Discount
  • 2016 Rule Book
  • Grandstand and VIP Tickets

Team Registration
Team registration is well underway for the March 18 – 20, 2016 NXL Las Vegas Open!  Over 130 teams have already signed up to compete in one of the ten divisions being offered. Click here to build your roster, order your ID cards and pay your entry fees (which increase Tuesday so don’t delay!).

Practices
We are offering practice slots to teams on Thursday, March 17th for $200 per hour.  We cannot guarantee your practice will be on the field you will play your actual tournament games on, but it will be on one of our non-pro fields. The sign up process is on the APPA website. You will be able to set aside a field to yourself in one hour increments for $200 per hour.  You can choose to practice against any team you would like (or just scrimmage your teammates).  Teams are allowed to book multiple time slots.
Our first deadline for team entry fees is just one week away (Tuesday, February 23rd).  We always encourage teams to pay registration fees and lock their spot in the event before spending money on travel.  That being said, we know many teams are booking travel and have asked for suggestions on where to stay.
Where to Stay
The event is being held at Craig Ranch Regional Park (628 West Craig Road North Las Vegas NV 89032).  While many Las Vegas hotels were eager to set aside rooms for our group, we found that the rates they were offering were not as low as what teams could find when booking directly through discount websites such as www.kayak.comwww.orbitz.comwww.hotels.comwww.expedia.com, etc. While looking at current rates and inventory, we discovered that if you log in or create an account on Orbtiz.com, they will show a “private sale” of up to 10% off some of their rates (even lower than what we’ve listed below in some cases)!
Staying on “The Strip”
While staying on the strip can be very enticing, please keep in mind that most hotels in this area charge a “resort fee” of up to $30 per room, per day which is not included in the listed nightly rate.  We also strongly urge you to check their parking policy, as many hotels and resorts also charge a daily parking fee per vehicle.  Having a rental car will be necessary to transport your teammates to this event from the strip (a 20-minute commute).

Below are some of the average nightly rates currently being advertised through Hotels.com, Kayak.com, Orbitz.com and Vegas.com (Rates will vary depending on your travel dates):

Downtown Las Vegas: Closer to the Venue
There are many hotels in “downtown Las Vegas” which is a business and entertainment district located between “The Strip” and the NXL venue.  We recommend staying in one of these properties if you’d like a shorter commute to the event (approximately 15 minutes) but would also like to take a cab or shuttle to the strip for dinners and night life.

Known for it’s newly restored Freemont Street entertainment district, downtown offers many of the same amenities and draw of the strip without the heavy traffic and often hidden high resort fees.Here are some current offers:
Downtown Grand Las Vegas $122 www.hotels.com (3.5 star hotel)
The Downtowner $73 www.hotels.com (2 star motel)
El Cortez Hotel and Casino $135 www.hotels.com (3 star hotel/casino)
The D Las Vegas, Hotel & Casino $125 www.kayak.com (3.5 star hotel/casino)
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino $164 www.hotels.com (4 star hotel/casino)
Four Queens Hotel & Casino $129 www.hotels.com (3 star hotel/casino)
Plaza Hotel & Casino $124 www.hotels.com (3 star hotel/casino)
Golden Gate Hotel & Casino $123 www.hotels.com (3 star hotel/casino)

On the North End of the Strip, we found the following rates:
Circus Circus Hotel and Casino $86 – www.orbitz.com (3 star hotel/casino)
Stratosphere Hotel & Casino – $110 www.kayak.com (3.5 star hotel)

Located a few blocks off of the strip were some great deals:
Palace Station Hotel & Casino – $89 www.orbitz.com (sign in or create an account to save up to 10%) (3 star hotel/casino)*great rate (18 – 25 min from venue with traffic)
Extended Stay America – Las Vegas Valley View – $79 www.hotels.com (20 – 25 min with traffic, located near the Palms and Rio) (2 star hotel with good ratings)
Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino – $84 www.vegas.com (7 minutes from the Strip, 22 – 25 minutes from the NXL venue)

Off the strip but within 20-minute drive to the venue:
Boulder Station Hotel Casino – $92 www.vegas.com (20 min drive to NXL venue, 15 minutes to the Strip)

Rental Homes
We found that the most economical housing option in many cases is renting a vacation home for the week of the event through a service such as HomeAway.com, AirBnB.com, .com and flipkey.com.  As with any online transaction, always be sure to read the fine print on any agreements including cancellation clauses, down payments and cleaning fees.

Rental Car Discount 
We have a Rental Car discount set up through Avis (click here)

Flight Discounts
Save up to 10% off any 2016 NXL event flights booked through United.com!  Simply choose your flight times, and access your meeting discounts at www.united.com  Click on All Search Options, Promotions and Certificates and insert Offer Code ZWFE890108  Or Call your travel professional or United Meetings at 800-426-1122 for reservations.  Refer to Z Code ZWFE   and Agreement Code:  890108

*When you are looking for flights, don’t forget about airlines such as Southwest who only advertise their rates on their own website.

2016 NXL Rule Book
The 2016 NXL Rule Books for all divisions can be downloaded from PlayNXL.com.  Click here for the main rule book, or click here to view the 5man/10man/Pump/D500 sections.

Grandstand and VIP Tickets
Grandstand Tickets: Perfect for the family
As with all NXL events, spectators are welcome to enjoy the trade show and watch the divisional games free of charge (even parking is free!). Those wanting to sit in the Pro Field Grandstands and cheer on the best players in the world will be able to purchase tickets online HERE or in person at the event for as low as $10 per day/$25 for three days (adult) and $5 per day/$10 for three days (child).

VIP Lounge: Upgrade to a table in the shade
What would Vegas be without a VIP lounge? A special VIP section will be set up along the pro field where VIP ticket holders can enjoy their drinks and treats while watching the Pro games from the comfort of tabled seating under a tented section behind the Pro Field start gate. Ticket holders will also have in and out access to the grandstand seating. NXL staff will be selling both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to both VIP ticket holders as well as grandstand ticket holders. Lounge passes are sold HERE for $25 per day/$60 for all three days.

Owner’s Box: The Ultimate Experience
Is the VIP Lounge not “VIP” enough for you? An all-inclusive VIP option is available in the more exclusive “Owner’s Box” where patrons are waited on in a full-service setting along the Pro Field. Owner’s Box ticket holders will appreciate the company of industry leaders in a comfortable, covered viewing area including complimentary amenities such as warm meals, a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and convenient access to a private restroom. Tickets to the Owner’s Box are limited and start at $175 per day or $425 for all three days. To purchase grandstand, VIP or Owners Box passes in advance, please visit PlayNXL.com or click here.

The NXL beer garden and family-friendly concessions will also be set up within the free trade show throughout the event. All major credit cards as well as cash are accepted at the event.

As a reminder, the Trade Show and Team Check-In will begin on St. Patty’s Day, Thursday March 17th. Games for the Xball formats will begin Friday, March 18th while 5man formats are played on Saturday and/or Sunday. Team and Player Registration for all ten divisions is now open on-line at PlayNXL.com and HERE.

Please visit www.PlayNXL.com for much more information on the 2016 NXL Las Vegas Open.  If you still have questions after visiting the website, please email media@xball.com for assistance!

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