2023 SA110 Participant email!

SA110 Important Info and Reminders:
PLEASE READ THROUGH FOR UPDATED 2023 EVENT INFO! Including new info on our Afterparty too! Yes, its a lot of information, long email, but please read through!

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

• Registration check-in is from 6am-7am. Check-in WILL CLOSE at approximately 7:00 am. 
• Arrive early to allow enough time to find and secure other parking...and CARPOOL if able! Tower has very limited number of Parking spots available and fills fast. Plan in advance for other parking (Online search for Tower or Convention Center parking pulls up some info). Look along Cesar Chavez, Market St, and Tower of The Americas way and Convention Center Parking.
• Online registration is Closed... Walk-in Registration. We do have some spots still open for walk-in registration. Walk-in event day registration is $50 and CASH ONLY. And please note that change will not be available to be given at Check-in table. Any overpayment will be a donation to SA110 or be prepared with exact amount. Again, CASH ONLY please.
• No Participant Transfers allowed. Registration name MUST match valid ID. MUST have ID (and match our listed name) to check-in. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• 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 Ceremony begins at approximately 8am
• Note: ONLY Firefighters have access to the elevators to go down. And only 2 elevators available for use. 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 or while on premises. 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 if possible. 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.
• Other 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. No handheld or loose items, anything entering must be secured to body or able to be secured in pockets etc.
• 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:
Portholes and airflow (2022). Last year we know it was a struggle due to the Portholes in tower shaft not being opened for us as they normally are. This issue has been addressed and over 20 portholes (those out of reach) will once again be opened for airflow! If anyone you know didn't sign up this year due to that please let them know and inform them of the walk-in registration available!

"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 2023 T-shirts will be available for sale (T-shirts are NOT included with registration). Other merchandise and prior year pints and shirts will also be available for sale at our Afterparty held at Alamo Beer (see below).

Donations are accepted and greatly appreciated! Can turn into the Donation/Merchandise table. Please let them know if this is particular Fundraising to make note of. Donations can be made by cash or card.

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! (Note: it has not been updated from last year. Sorry!) Bring patch to Donation/Merch table as well.

Reminder, SAFD participants, SAFD will not be providing SCBAs for their participants at the event this year! So be sure to bring your own if wanting one!

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 this 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 AGAIN: There are NO TRANSFERS in the event you are unable to attend. Please do not send someone in your place. Walk-in Registration is available, $50, CASH ONLY PLEASE.

Please keep an eye on your email and our social media 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 another year of SA110 paying tribute to our fallen!
MULTIPLE Draft/beer stations will be set up to keep lines moving this year! Note, and SPREAD THE WORD: The issue with the long line for our annual pint glass and beer last year has been resolved! Apologies for that happening. SA110 pint glasses will be available at multiple locations this year!
Our new 2023 SA110 collector pint glasses will be available, limited quantities, so get there early to get yours. This afterparty is also a fundraiser for us so THANK YOU for your purchases. NEW (finally): We will also have a table set up with any remaining prior years shirts, pints, and other merch, including our 9/11 20th Anniversary Collector "Challenge" Coin! If you're missing a year of something you may be able to grab it there!​
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-4pm (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! Alamo Beer is normally closed on Mondays but opened just for us so come join us! All welcome! 
Come enjoy the camaraderie with first responders from all over the country as we celebrate with our brotherhood the success of another SA110!​
REMEMBER to be prepared to locate additional parking! We've paid for as many spots as made available to us but it is still very limited! CARPOOL if possible PLEASE! :)

See you all soon!!!!
Thank you,
​San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb