Airport Travel FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about airport travel for studentsattending the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Get them here.

Registration Fee and Name Badges

• Registration for the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference is $125 for all participating individuals and guests. This fee includes name badge, lanyard, program, tote bag, SkillsUSA Night ticket, bus transportation schedule, and entrance to all conference events, Awards and Recognition booklet and Medallion magazine. No individual tickets are sold for the Opening Ceremony on Monday, June 25. Tickets to the awards session on Wednesday, June 27, are available for $10 each on a limited basis. Purchase them at SkillsUSA Headquarters in Bartle Hall 2100 by Wednesday, June 27, at 4 p.m. Also, individual tickets for SkillsUSA Night on Tuesday, June 26, may be purchased in Bartle Hall 2100 for $15. Note: The conference name badge is your entry to all functions and must be worn at all times. If a badge is lost, please report to room 2103A in Lobby 2100 of H. Roe Bartle Hall for a replacement.

• Your state association director will be given all state registration information and material. Conference participants need to obtain this material (items such as your name badge, program and conference information) from the state association director at the designated state meeting time.

Parking in Downtown Kansas City

• Parking passes for conference week will be sold on-site only in Lobby 2100 for the following parking lots:
  
  
  
  • Municipal Auditorium Garage, under Barney Allis Plaza (covered parking, unlimited in and out privileges with entrance/exit on Wyandotte between 12th and 13th Streets during your conference.)  Cards are activated Saturday-Wednesday, June 23-27, 2012 only.  The cost will be $50 for the week.  A plastic card is provided and must be  returned to parking attendant the last time used. 
  • Cathedral Parking Passes $45. Saturday-Wednesday, June 23-27.  Located at 13th and Broadway Streets.
    
    
• Passes will be on sale from the SkillsUSA Conference Offices, located this year in Lobby 2100 (north side of 13th Street), during the following days and times:

Friday, June 22, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 23, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m

VISA and MasterCard are also accepted. Complete parking information is available here.

Directions to Bartle Hall

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Detour Maps
There are several detours due to road construction and repair. You can get them on these maps.

Don't Miss These Fun Events!
Get details on what's new and exciting for this year's conference.

Opening Ceremony

• Monday, June 25 at 7 p.m.
  
• There are no tickets for the Opening Ceremonies on Monday – you must be a registered participant. (the cost to register for the conference is $125).
• The entire opening ceremony will be broadcast live via Internet. For details, click here.
• Directions to Kemper Arena

Competitions

• The majority of competitions begin at 9 a.m. on June 26 in Bartle Hall and Municipal Auditorium. Note: Some competitions begin on Monday the 25th. See the official program for details.
• Admission is free and open to the public.

SkillsUSA Night

• It takes place Tuesday, June 26.
• Tickets cost $15.
• To purchase tickets go to the booth outside Room 2103A.
• Option #1: Worlds of Fun
• Option #2: Royals vs. Devil Rays at Kauffman Stadium

Awards Ceremony

• Wednesday, June 27 at 6 p.m. at Kemper Arena.
  
• Tickets cost $10.
  
• To purchase tickets go to the booth outside Room 2103A.
  
• You can also purchase tickets at the door at Kemper Arena.
• The entire awards ceremony will be broadcast live via Internet. For details, click here.
• Directions to Kemper Arena.

Motorized Scooters Available
For our guests who may need special assistance, Chuck's Mobility Center in Kansas City, Missouri,has available for rent wheelchairs and motorized scooters during the conference. To receive more information, or to make a reservation, contact Chuck at 877-788-5275, or 913-859-0290 or www.chucksmobility.com. Weekly rental cost for scooters is $150 that includes delivery and pick up. Make sure to mention SkillsUSA for special pricing.

What's the phone number for my child's hotel?
A complete hotel listing can be found here.