Dress Code

We will give T-shirts to the students at registration. We expect them to be worn during the competition.

We have not planned any formal events for the weekend.  While participating in our events, we do expect everyone to look neat. Jeans are acceptable as long as they are neat and not sloppy, baggy, or torn. Please no tank tops, short skirts, or beach flip flops.

Currently the forecast is for Friday to be in the low 70’s, Saturday and Sunday in the high 60s. They are forecasting scattered thunderstorms for Saturday.

We suggest bringing light coats or umbrellas. On Saturday evening, the group is going to walk from the hotel to the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center to see the Capitol Steps.

Speakers

David Sadoff will address the teams at 11:30 am in the Grand Ballroom of L’Enfant Plaza on Saturday. David currently works in the Executive Office of the President and has previously worked for the US State Department, the CIA, private law firms, and Save the Children.

John Donvan of ABC News will moderate the competition. John has covered many topics for Nightline while with ABC. Currently, he is in Israel covering their elections.

Tickets

We have tickets for the Washington Monument for Friday morning and afternoon, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. These will be distributed during registration on a first come first serve basis.

We also have a tour set up for a limited amount for the Holocaust museum for Friday afternoon.

Getting to L'Enfant

L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW 
Washington, DC 20024

Cabs – I’ve listed the average cab price, but remember that frequently cabs will take up to 5 but not 6. Also, the cost may vary on the time of day and the amount of luggage your team has.  

From Ronald Reagan National -

Take the Blue Line train towards Largo Town Center or the Yellow Line train towards Mt. Vernon Square and get off at L'Enfant Plaza Station.  It's 11 stops on the Blue Line and 4 stops away on the Yellow Line.  The hotel is above the station.  A cab ride will cost about $20.

From Dulles Airport -

You can take the Washington Flyer Coach Service between the airport and the West Falls Church Metro Station.  It's 13 stops to L'Enfant Station on an Orange Line Train. You can see schedules at www.washfly.com. Alternately, you can take the Super Shuttle, it is suggested you give them 24 hours notice. The shuttle will take you from Dulles directly to your destination. Their phone number is 800-BLUE – VAN and the website is http://www.supershuttle.com/htm/cities/dca.htm. A cab ride will cost about $50. 

From Baltimore –Washington International -

You can take a MARC or Amtrak train from the BWI Rail Station to Union Station. There is a shuttle between the airport and the rail station.  Alternately, there is a Metro Express Bus between the Greenbelt Metro Station and the airport and take a Green Line Train to L'Enfant station, 12 stops. A cab will cost at least $55.

From Union Station -

You can take the Red Line train towards Shady Grove, transfer after 2 stops to Gallery Place Chinatown to a Yellow Line train to Huntington or a Green Line train towards Branch Ave. Its 2 stops to L'Enfant Station. A cab costs about $20.

On Friday from 12pm to 6pm, we will have a registration table set up in the hotel lobby to distribute weekend programs, tickets, and T-shirts.

If you can not make it Friday afternoon, you can register and receive the materials by finding me before the David Sadoff event or during lunch.

You will receive a more detailed schedule at registration. This is just the highlights.

Friday
12:00 - 6:30    Registration
6:00                Dinner in Grand Ballroom
8:00                Bus Tour, leave from Grand Ballroom

Saturday
7:30 - 9:30     Breakfast in Monet Ballroom
11:30             David Sadoff, in Grand Ballroom
12:30             Lunch in Monet Ballroom
1:30               Team check-in begins outside Grand Ballroom
1:45               Introduction to Academic WorldQuest
2:00              Academic WorldQuest
4:30              Awards
5:00              Dinner in Monet Ballroom
7:00              Leave for Capitol Steps
7:30              Capitol Steps (about a 2 hour performance)

Sunday
7:30 - 9:30     Breakfast in Monet Ballroom