Sunshine State Games Ultimate

Sunshine State Games Ultimate

June 10-11, 2023

Where

JONESVILLE SOCCER COMPLEX – GAINESVILLE SOCCER ALLIANCE

3401 NW 143RD STREET, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606
Website
CLICK HERE
Social
REGISTER NOW

Hotels 

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3726 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville FL 32608


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Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations: Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast and parking. Restaurant onsite with full liquor bar, no outside food and beverages permitted in restaurant or courtyards.


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1250 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601


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Block Code: SSA


Thank you so much for thinking of us at the Holiday Inn University Center- centrally located in downtown Gainesville, across the street from the University of Florida . We are excited for the opportunity to host your team. All guest rooms are furnished with either two queen beds or one king bed, refrigerator, microwave and Keurig coffee maker. We also offer free WIFI and free local/airport shuttle. We have 1 on-site restaurants and we are beside Starbucks, Publix, McDonalds, Chick-fil-A and many other restaurants, social venues, and attractions. We also have a great roof top pool that overlooks the wonderful city of Gainesville and the University of Florida.


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                            [name] => Springhill Suites 
                            [address] => 
4155 SW 40th Blvd. Gainesville, Florida 32608


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Thank you for choosing to have your Event with us!


You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.


Event Summary:


Sunshine State Games Ultimate

Start Date: Friday, June 9, 2023

End Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023

Last Day to Book: Tuesday, May 9, 2023


Book your group rate for Sunshine State Games Ultimate


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                            [book_now_rate] => $159/Night - $199/Night
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3440 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608


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Both hotels have free hot breakfast high speed fiber optic internet. Centrally located very close to lots of shopping and restaurants. Pet friendly $15 fee per night


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                            [address] => 
4075 SW 33 Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608


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Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville | 352-338-1466 | carlene.baker@hilton.com

Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): All rooms include refrigerator and microwave. Restaurant, lounge, pool,

fitness center w/ Peloton, guest laundry and patio with fire pit

Rate Cut-Off Date: May 25 2023


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3333 SW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608


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Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville | 352-335-3133 | carlene.baker@hilton.com

Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): Newly Renovated 2022! Hotel amenities include daily hot breakfast buffet, pool, basketball court, fitness center w/ Peloton, guest laundry and patio with gas grills

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4110 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608


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Both hotels have free hot breakfast high speed fiber optic internet. Centrally located very close to lots of shopping and restaurants.


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                            [name] => AC Hotel
                            [address] => 
151 NW 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32603


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AC Hotel / 352-448-2636 / angela.crumpton@marriott.com

Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Discounted valet parking at $20 per night, Complimentary Wi-fi, Rooftop pool


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Contact Hotel Directly: Sales Manager 386.518.6777 

e-mail: alachuasales@mphhotels.com

Hotel Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Alachua)


Hotel Info & Accommodations: We provide free Wi-Fi, Salt Water Filtered pool & hot tub, furnished patio area with BBQ grills, 24hr fitness center, on-site laundry room and complimentary buffet breakfast. These rates are available for reservations made on or before May 19, 2023.


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                            [address] => 
3905 SW 43rd St Gainesville, FL 32608


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Mixed

Men’s Open


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Sunshine State Games Ultimate entry fee is $270 per team. Register online at a forthcoming link. Registration deadline is June 2, 2023. Late entries will be charged an additional $50.


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  • The event will use the current edition of USAU rules (including Spirit of the Game)
    • 

  • Ultimate games are traditionally played to a score limit (13 or 15 points) with a clock counting down to a soft time cap where the game will be played to two more than the leading teams score. I.E. if the score is 9 to 7 and soft cap is reached the game will be played to 11 instead of 13 to help keep things on schedule.
    • 

  • In each division, Saturday pool play will determine Sunday bracket play.
    • 

  • All teams are guaranteed play on Saturday and Sunday.
    • 

  • All fields will be lined.
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  • A trophy will be awarded to the team that best exemplifies the “Spirit of the Game”. Individual prizes will be awarded to the players of the team awarded Spirit of the Game, up to 21 players.
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  • The tournament will be conducted in accordance with USA Ultimate’s rules of competition. https://usaultimate.org/rules/
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  • Spirit of the Game expected; cheers highly encouraged.
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Qualification for 2022 State Games of America

Sunshine State Games athletes are eligible to compete in the 2024 State Games of America, to be held in San Diego CA, August 1-4, 2024.


For more information on the 2024 State Games of America, visit https://www.stategamesofamerica.com/


 


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Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to first, second, and third place teams.  At the discretion of the Sport Director additional awards may be given.


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FSF Staff Contact

Karissa Pendleton

(850) 577-7211 or kpendleton@playinflorida.com


 


State Director

Eric Tumelty

(352) 345-1458


 


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Hotels

Doubletree

Doubletree

Contact Hotel Directly

  • 3726 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville FL 32608

Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Teresa James – teresa.james@hilton.com
Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations: Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast and parking. Restaurant onsite with full liquor bar, no outside food and beverages permitted in restaurant or courtyards.

Holiday Inn University Center

Holiday Inn University Center

BOOK NOW

$109/Night

  • 1250 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601

Block Code: SSA

Thank you so much for thinking of us at the Holiday Inn University Center- centrally located in downtown Gainesville, across the street from the University of Florida . We are excited for the opportunity to host your team. All guest rooms are furnished with either two queen beds or one king bed, refrigerator, microwave and Keurig coffee maker. We also offer free WIFI and free local/airport shuttle. We have 1 on-site restaurants and we are beside Starbucks, Publix, McDonalds, Chick-fil-A and many other restaurants, social venues, and attractions. We also have a great roof top pool that overlooks the wonderful city of Gainesville and the University of Florida.

Springhill Suites

Springhill Suites

BOOK NOW

$159/Night - $199/Night

  • 4155 SW 40th Blvd. Gainesville, Florida 32608

Thank you for choosing to have your Event with us!

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Event Summary:

Sunshine State Games Ultimate
Start Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
End Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Last Day to Book: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Book your group rate for Sunshine State Games Ultimate

Comfort Inn

Comfort Inn

BOOK NOW

$129/Night

  • 3440 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Contact the hotel front desk or 1800-424-6423 and ask for the LShine rate code or use the links above

Both hotels have free hot breakfast high speed fiber optic internet. Centrally located very close to lots of shopping and restaurants. Pet friendly $15 fee per night

Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn

$149/Night Double Queen or King Deluxe

  • 4075 SW 33 Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608

Rate Code/Rate Link/Contact Hotel Directly: SSF / Contact Hotel Directly (352-338-1466)
Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville | 352-338-1466 | carlene.baker@hilton.com
Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): All rooms include refrigerator and microwave. Restaurant, lounge, pool,
fitness center w/ Peloton, guest laundry and patio with fire pit
Rate Cut-Off Date: May 25 2023

Homewood Suites

Homewood Suites

$159/Night Queen Studio Suite

  • 3333 SW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608

Rate Code/Rate Link/Contact Hotel Directly: SSA / Contact Hotel Directly (352-335-3133)
Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville | 352-335-3133 | carlene.baker@hilton.com
Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): Newly Renovated 2022! Hotel amenities include daily hot breakfast buffet, pool, basketball court, fitness center w/ Peloton, guest laundry and patio with gas grills
Rate Cut-Off Date: May 25 2023

Sleep Inn

Sleep Inn

BOOK NOW

$129/Night

  • 4110 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Contact the hotel front desk or 1800-424-6423 and ask for the LShine rate code or use the links above

Both hotels have free hot breakfast high speed fiber optic internet. Centrally located very close to lots of shopping and restaurants.

AC Hotel

AC Hotel

Contact Hotel Directly

  • 151 NW 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32603

AC Hotel / 352-448-2636 / angela.crumpton@marriott.com
Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Discounted valet parking at $20 per night, Complimentary Wi-fi, Rooftop pool

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Alachua

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Alachua

$169/Night

  • 16367 NW 167th Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615

Contact Hotel Directly: Sales Manager 386.518.6777
e-mail: alachuasales@mphhotels.com
Hotel Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Alachua)

Hotel Info & Accommodations: We provide free Wi-Fi, Salt Water Filtered pool & hot tub, furnished patio area with BBQ grills, 24hr fitness center, on-site laundry room and complimentary buffet breakfast. These rates are available for reservations made on or before May 19, 2023.

HOM Hotel

HOM Hotel

$175/Night

  • 3905 SW 43rd St Gainesville, FL 32608

Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: hom hotel + suites/352 376 0004/apratt@homhotelcp.com

Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): outdoor pool and fitness center, complimentary wi-fi and hot breakfast

Events

Mixed
Men’s Open

Entry Fee

Sunshine State Games Ultimate entry fee is $270 per team. Register online at a forthcoming link. Registration deadline is June 2, 2023. Late entries will be charged an additional $50.
 
Tournament Format
  • The event will use the current edition of USAU rules (including Spirit of the Game)
  • Ultimate games are traditionally played to a score limit (13 or 15 points) with a clock counting down to a soft time cap where the game will be played to two more than the leading teams score. I.E. if the score is 9 to 7 and soft cap is reached the game will be played to 11 instead of 13 to help keep things on schedule.
  • In each division, Saturday pool play will determine Sunday bracket play.
  • All teams are guaranteed play on Saturday and Sunday.
  • All fields will be lined.
  • A trophy will be awarded to the team that best exemplifies the “Spirit of the Game”. Individual prizes will be awarded to the players of the team awarded Spirit of the Game, up to 21 players.

 
 
Sport Rules
  • The tournament will be conducted in accordance with USA Ultimate’s rules of competition. https://usaultimate.org/rules/
  • Spirit of the Game expected; cheers highly encouraged.

 

Qualification for 2022 State Games of America
Sunshine State Games athletes are eligible to compete in the 2024 State Games of America, to be held in San Diego CA, August 1-4, 2024.

For more information on the 2024 State Games of America, visit https://www.stategamesofamerica.com/

 
 
Awards

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to first, second, and third place teams.  At the discretion of the Sport Director additional awards may be given.
 
Contacts

FSF Staff Contact
Karissa Pendleton
(850) 577-7211 or kpendleton@playinflorida.com

 

State Director
Eric Tumelty
(352) 345-1458