2022 SA110 IMPORTANT INFO & REMINDERS

SA110 Important Info and Reminders:
(PLEASE READ THROUGH FOR UPDATED 2022 EVENT INFO!)

This is our TENTH San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb. Please also congratulate our long time participants and committee on this success! And celebrate with us after the climb too!

Tower of the Americas: 739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205​

• Registration check-in is from 6am-7am
• Arrive early to allow enough time to find additional parking if needed. TOA parking lot is limited and fills fast. Parking MIGHT be available across Cesar Chavez and at Federal building but NOT guaranteed. Please respect any attendees or signs they may have prohibiting parking there. Plan in advance for other parking (Online search for Tower or Convention Center parking pulls up some info).
• No walk-up registrations or Transfers allowed. Registration name must match DL or ID.
• See further down the email about T-shirts/Merchandise and Cash vs credit card info!
• First Responder picture is at  approx 715am just outside the entrance. Due to our time restrictions we must complete this photo within 15 minutes so keep your ears open for the announcement to join.
• Opening Ceremoniy begins at 8am
• Note: ONLY Firefighters, and other F.R. in full gear, have access to the elevators to go down. FFs in gear and carrying tribute tags get priority. All others and civilians will use second set of stairs do descend. If you are otherwise disabled or need elevator tag (participants only) please address at check-in.
  
  

SECURITY PROTOCOLS/ PROHIBITED ITEMS/ ETC:

• Valid ID/Credentials are REQUIRED for participant check-in. All guests should also have ID on person for security if asked.
• All bags and persons may be subject to security check prior to entry onto the grounds. We are asking for your help in this! Please help us all by limiting as many purses and unnecessary bags as possible! Please follow a general clear bag policy to assist with security checks. Thank you for helping keep us all safe!
• NO CIVILIAN FIREARMS PERMITTED ON GROUNDS (concealed or open). Nada.
  *Handguns may be carried by Law Enforcement or Military who are in FULL GOVT ISSUED UNIFORM ONLY and must be SECURED in DUTY ISSUE holster at all times. Please be prepared to show/verify alternate proof of profession if asked. ABSOLUTELY NO LONG GUNS/ RIFLES. NO MATTER WHAT.
• ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS TO ABOVE RULE.
• No long knives allowed. If able, please leave duty knives (leathermans, etc) in vehicle for ease of bag check and pat downs. Any items deemed necessary may be confiscated and you may retrieve it again when leaving the grounds.
• Items PROHIBITED from entry to event grounds:
  NO tents, tables, signs, banners, large containers or coolers, drones, no advertising or soliciting materials or items for distribution (we are all there for one reason only, thank you for your respect). Please be aware that anything appearing to be possible advertising or marketing materials for distribution may be disallowed from entering the grounds. Allowed: Collapsible chairs are allowed. 
• Items PROHIBITED from Stairwell: No bags or backpacks of any kind are permitted in the stairwell. Allowed: Vests and Camelbaks are now allowed inside stairwell. NO handheld tools, flags, or water bottles allowed in stairwell. (Emergency water is available with stairwell attendees if needed). NO animals (or, dare I say it, small children) allowed in stairwell. (other than the ONE dog we have assigned to pay tribute to the one fallen K9) Please note that any items and persons may undergo a pat down or inspected prior to entry.
• PLEASE HELP US WITH A NEW SECURITY RULE AS WELL: Please try to keep bags/gear 20ft from the TOA building. Please try to keep along outer edge of grounds rather than against building. Thank you for your assistance in this!

ADDITIONAL REMINDERS:
"Racing" is not allowed. This is a Memorial Climb, not a race. Please pause during climb for moment of silence at Bell Toll times. PASS Devices (SCBA alarms) may be set off during these times. Also please remember Civilian/Non-First Responder participation is a privilege. All civilians must participate in the civilian group (unless minor and absolutely no other adult to accompany them in such). No exceptions. Please respect our Order Of Precedence for our fallen and the brothers and sisters climbing for them.​

IMPORTANT! If able, Please bring CASH for T-shirts/Merchandise! Credit card lines can get very long and time consuming. Due to increasing fees which incur a loss to us, credit card transactions will have a fee added for card processing. Our 2022 T-shirts are available for sale as well as the 2021 9/11 20th Anniversary Coin. Special combo pricing when purchase both. (T-shirts are NOT included with registration).

Donations are accepted and greatly appreciated! Can turn into the Donation/Merchandise table. Please let them know if this is Fundraising to note of.

Check our "Patch Board" list on our website to ensure your agency is on our list and if not, please bring us your agency patch to add to the board! (It may not have been updated from last year.) Bring patch to Donation/Merch table as well.

Non-Participants (guests) are welcome. Guests are allowed on the main grounds only. Non- participants are permitted from entering the facility. Guests should also have valid I.D. available on person.

Please pay attention to announcements while on the grounds. These announcements are important and help keep our event running smoothly.

​If you need to cancel or change your registration category (civilian accidentally signed up for a 343 tag, etc) please email [email protected] ASAP so your tag may be reassigned properly! List will be finalized  Friday evening! No civilians are allowed to be signed up to carry a tribute tag (343 FF, 70 LEO, etc tags) unless specially assigned by us. Please respect our first responders paying tribute to their fallen brethren.

PLEASE NOTE: There are NO TRANSFERS in the event you are unable to attend. Please do not send someone in your place.

Please keep an eye on your email for last minute updates!!!​
Lastly, Please attend our Afterparty after the climb!
​SA911 Brotherhood Brew Bash ("Blood, Sweat, & Beers")
Join us for live music, delicious Alamo beer/ciders/wine, food by multiple food trucks, and, of course, brotherhood! Come celebrate the success of TEN years of SA110 paying tribute to our fallen!
MULTIPLE Draft/beer stations will be set up to keep lines moving this year! And MV Fire will be raffling off a really cool custom axe too! As well as other goodies from this year's event sponsors.
And of course our new 2022 SA110 10th anniversary collector pint glasses will be available, limited quantities, so get there early to get yours. Discounts on refills with purchase of our glass!
It's possible we may even have prior year merchandise and goodies, including last year's pint glasses, any remaining coins, etc. available for sale as well (we aren't positive yet but if can find manpower to we will!)
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Held at Alamo Beer: 202 Lamar St, San Antonio, TX 78202
*If there is construction, enter Lamar off Cherry St for access to main parking.
11am-3pm (or as long as people are still hanging out).
Pint glasses sell out every year so come grab one, first come first serve! Invite friends and family to join! All welcome! 
Come enjoy the camaraderie as we celebrate with our brotherhood the success of TEN years of SA110!
​See you all soon!!!!
Thank you,
San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb​