Here are some of the frequently asked questions, in case you have any doubts, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@dominicanultimate.com

Q: Which airports are closest to the tournament site?
A: Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) and La Romana Airport (LRM). See transportation.

Q: How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
A: Shuttle bus service or taxi. See transportation.

Q: At what time does the tournament end on Sunday?
A: Open finals will start at 4:00 PM and will end at 5:45 PM. Mixed finals will start at 2:00 PM and will end at 3:45 PM.

Q: What is the basic itinerary for the PAUCC?
A: Thursday night: Registration; Captain’s meeting; Welcome party
Friday: Games starting at 9 AM, ending at 6 PM; Party
Saturday: Games starting at 9 AM, ending at 6 PM; Trading night; Party
Sunday: Games starting at 9 AM; Finals Starting at 2 PM; Awards presentation at 6 PM

Q: Will there be food and beverage on the fields?
A: Yes, we will have water available on each field and some fruit for each team.

Q: How far are the fields from the hotel? Is transportation provided for?
A: Fields are a few minutes away. There will be a shuttle bus service. See transportation.

Q: How far is the beach from the tournament site?
A: The resort is located by the beach. You may have access to the beach whenever you are in the hotel, but not at the fields.

Q: How far is the grocery store from the tournament site?
A: There are grocery stores inside the resort area. However, the resort is all inclusive, so we don’t anticipate that you will need to buy any groceries.

Q: Where do I go on Thursday night once I arrive at the hotel?
A: You may go register at the front desk and then go leave your luggage in your room. We will have a welcome gathering on Thursday evening, location TBD.

Q: Will there be an introductory meeting prior to the start of the tournament?
A: Yes. There will be a captains’ meeting on Thursday at 8:30 PM, where we will go over the format of the tournament, the general rules of conduct and address any logistical questions you might have.

Q: Could you please tell me more about the parties?
A: Excellent music, great drinks (18+) and awesome people will make the best Ultimate parties ever!

Q: Which rules will be used?
A: WFDF 2009 rules.

Q: What is the roster limit?
A: According to WFDF rules, roster limits will be 14-28 players.

Q: What will the weather be like?
A: Deliciously warm-to-hot, sunny and humid. There’s always a chance for rain, but historically, the precipitation averages for the month of July are rather low. You should bring or purchase here LOTS of sunscreen and a hat.

Q: Are there many mosquitoes and other bugs?
A: It is a tropical island, so, yes, you may encounter mosquitoes. You may consider purchasing repellent here or bringing your own.

Q: Is there a risk of contracting malaria?
A: According to the CDC, there is no known risk for malaria in the tournament area. If you have other health concerns, please check the CDC’s Traveler’s Health page for the Dominican Republic.

Q: Should I bring any gifts?
A: We encourage teams to bring a gift for each of those teams against which they will play. Something related to your country of origin or your team’s theme usually works great (be creative!).

Q: Will there be a “trading night”?
A: On Saturday night we will have a toast followed by a party. We encourage you to bring shirts and other merchandise you would like to trade with other teams.

Q: Will there be merchandise for sale?
A: Yes. There will be shirts and other tournament merchandise for sale at the fields.

Q: Will my team be allowed to sell our own merchandise?
A: Working on it.