TRAVEL INFORMATION

LOCATION, DIRECTIONS AND GETTING AROUND

ADDRESSES

The Tropical 7s is hosted at the Omni Resort at Championsgate in Orlando, Florida, USA.  The hotel's address is as follows:

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OMNI ORLANDO RESORT AT CHAMPIONS GATE

1500 MASTERS BOULEVARD

CHAMPIONSGATE, FLORIDA 33896

Tel:  +1 (407) 390-6664

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The matches are played at Omni Resort's own sports field complex located within the resort.  The field complex has its own entrance and parking lot at the following address:

CHAMPIONSGATE SPORTS COMPLEX

Ronald Reagan Parkway & ChampionsGate Blvd,

Davenport,

FL 33896. 

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PARKING ARRANGEMENTS

There is a parking lot available at the Championsgate Sports Complex.  Parking is free in this lot on non-tournament days but there is a charge on competition days ($10 per day collected directly by the venue).  

The parking lot at the Sports Complex will fill up quickly on competition days. There is an overflow parking lot located close to the fields and accessed via ChampionsGate Boulevard (also $10 per day).

There is additional parking directly in the hotel's main car park and is subject to the hotel's parking rates ($18 per day, $24 overnight - discounts are available for guests staying at the hotel).  

Vehicles and their contents are parked at their own risk. Please note is no spectator entry fee.

GETTING AROUND

If you are staying at the Omni hotel, there is no need to book additional transportation during your stay as the playing pitches are on the same property and just 5 mins walk from the front lobby of the hotel. If you choose to stay in the Championsgate or Kissimmee area, it is only a short drive to the playing pitches at the Omni. Most teams staying offsite typically hire a rental van for the convenience of shuttling to the field complex.

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AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Transfers to/from Orlando International Airport to our preferred accommodation providers can be arranged for your team and is approx. 45 mins drive from Orlando International Airport (MCO). For a airport shuttle and prices, contact our transport partner ETS at , or call them directly at 407.392.1502.

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TEAM VAN RENTAL

Tropical 7s is pleased to offer discounted rates for team van rentals with our preferred van rental provider, Carls' Vans, located at Orlando International Airport (www.carlsvanrentals.com). Carl's Vans offers a range of different types/sizes of van that be reserved via calling directly (+1-800 565-5211) or email (jeanine@carlsvanrentals.com). Please reference the Tropical 7s rugby tournament to obtain discounted rates. Please note:

• The minimum age for any driver is 21, and your Tropical 7s reservation allows for one free additional driver per van. 

• The pick-up/drop-off location is situated 5 mins drive from the main airport terminal. Carl's Vans offers a free shuttle service during business hours (8am-6pm Monday to Saturday) between the rental office and the airport.

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TRANSPORT TO THEME PARKS & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

If you are staying at the Omni hotel, complimentary scheduled shuttle transportation is provided to the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks (24-hour advance reservations are required). Transfers to other local attractions can be arranged on request.

FLYING INTO ORLANDO

Orlando is served by two major airports:

• Orlando International Airport (MCO) - approx 45mins drive from the tournament venue/host hotel

• Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) - approx 75mins drive from the tournament venue/host hotel

A list of airlines that fly into Orlando International Airport can be found here: 

https://www.orlandoairports.net/flights/ .

A list of airlines that fly into Orlando Sanford Airport can be found here:  http://www.orlandosanfordairport.com/airlines.asp

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IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TEAMS ARRIVING FROM OUTSIDE THE USA

If you're a citizen of a country covered by the USA’s Visa Waiver Programme you are able to travel to the USA without a visa provided you hold a valid Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA) and meet the requirements of the programme. ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, though it is recommended that travelers apply as soon as they begin preparing travel plans or prior to purchasing airline tickets.  For more details of the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) and the ESTA authorisation, more information can be found here: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/visa-waiver-program

If you are a citizen of a country that does not qualify under the Visa Waiver Programme, you will need to apply for a visa under the US’ immigration rules. If you need a visa you can apply directly with the embassy or high commission of the country you want to travel to.  More information on tourist visas can be found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/visit/visitor.html

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