Participant Event Day info!

SA110 Info and Reminders:
(PLEASE READ THROUGH AS SOME INFO AND RULES HAVE CHANGED!)
*And please remember, as stated below... NO TRANSFERS, do not send someone in your place. And NO LATE OR ALTERNATIVE PACKET PICKUP! Thank you!

LOCATION IS: NEISD HEROES STADIUM
4799 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 78233
Enter on the "Home" side of the stadium

• Registration check-in is from 6am-7am 
• Participant items are only available at the event. These items are not being mailed.
• ID/Credentials REQUIRED.
• Arrive early to allow time for parking. Please respect any attendees or signs they may have prohibiting parking there.
• No walk-up registrations or Transfers allowed.
• First Responder picture is at ~700am. 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

SECURITY PROTOCOLS/ PROHIBITED ITEMS/ ETC:

• Valid ID/Credentials are REQUIRED for everyone on the event grounds, this includes spectators/guests. 
• All bags and persons may be subject to security check prior to entry onto the grounds.
  We are beginning to implement a Clear Bag Policy for our event. We understand that gear bags and such will not always apply. But as able please visit the following link for the NEISD Clear Bag Policy for reference. We are asking for your help in this! Please help us all by limiting as many purses and unnecessary bags as possible! Thank you for helping keep us all safe!
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  https://www.neisd.net/cms/lib/tx02215002/centricity/domain/139/clear-bag-policy-main.pdf

• 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 proof of profession if asked. ABSOLUTELY NO LONG GUNS/ RIFLES. NO MATTER WHAT.
• ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS TO ABOVE RULES. 
• 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 for so 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 (unless prior approved), 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. If we need to do a last-minute call-out for tents to assist in our "rain-plan" we will send an email and post on our FB page.
• Items PROHIBITED from "Stairwell", Stadium Stairs: No flag poles, No bags or backpacks of any kind are permitted in the stairs. Allowed: Weight Vests, ruck sacks, and Camelbaks are now allowed this year. Please note all items must be inspected. All items must be secured to body and not removed during climb. 

COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS:

• Due to current conditions, for the safety of all of our first responders, participants, volunteers, and all present, we ask everyone to please wear masks and/or social distance as best possible on the grounds and while climbing. Hand sanitizer is available at multiple locations throughout the event grounds. Thank you!

ADDITIONAL REMINDERS:
"Racing" is not allowed. 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 other exceptions. Please respect our Order Of Precedence for our fallen and the brothers and sisters climbing for them. 
If able, Please bring CASH (correct amount if able) for T-shirts/Merchandise to help keep lines moving! NOTE PRICING: S-XL T-shirts are $25, $28 for 2XL and 3XL (limited quantity available). Credit Cards will be accepted however this does take more time and can incur long lines.
Donations are accepted as well at the Donation/Merchandise area! And are greatly appreciated! Additional proceeds from this year's event will go to our chosen 2021 Beneficiary, The 100 Club Of San Antonio!
Check our "Patch Board List" on our website to ensure your agency patch is listed and if not please bring and drop off at Check-in tables.
Non-Participants (guests) are allowed on the grounds. However we are asking, due to current restrictions and protocols, to please eliminate or limit the number of guests. Guests will NOT be allowed in the stadium stands. Must have valid ID available. 
Please pay attention to announcements on the grounds. With the new venue we need everyone's attention to ensure we have a smooth event. 
HOTEL
Even though the Tower is no longer the venue for the SA110, Hilton Palacio Del Rio already set up special pricing for our out-of-town participants. So you may enjoy a nice stay downtown still as well. Use the following link for booking. As well, valet parking will be reduced at hotel for participants. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE HILTON PALCIO DEL RIO 
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! And have your guests meet there. SA911 Brotherhood Brew Bash ("Blood, Sweat, & Beers"). Join us for music, delicious Alamo beer, food by multiple food trucks, and, of course, brotherhood! MULTIPLE Draft/beer stations will be set up to keep lines moving this year! 
Held at Alamo Beer: 202 Lamar St, San Antonio, TX 78202
*enter Lamar off Cherry St for access to main parking.
11am-4pm (or as long as people are still hanging out).
SA110 9/11 20th Anniversary Collectible pint glasses with our annual theme on them will be available once again filled with your favorite beer for only $10 and then $1 off refills! They do sell out every year so come grab one, first come first serve! Invite friends and family to join! All welcome! Come enjoy the comeraderie as we celebrate with our brotherhood another successful tribute to our fallen.
See you all soon!!!!

Thank you,
San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb
[email protected]