ALL EVENT TICKETS (AET) & BADGES
  • All Event Tickets (AET) - Your AET/Name badge is your ticket to all events and MUST be worn throughout the weekend.
    • AETs may be picked up at the Registration table in the Lighthouse Ballroom. You are ONLY allowed to pick up your AET - you may not pick up anyone else's.
  • Bring Your Own Badge Holder! As a cost-saving measure, Regions 11 and 21 have opted not to provide Attendee badge holders.
    • Plan to bring your own lanyard/badge holder.
    • Feel free to bring extra badge holders to share!
    • ​Decorate the edges of your badge holders to show your personality.
    • Badge holders will be available at the registration table if absolutely needed.

CONTEST DAY ELEVATOR ACCESS
  • IMPORTANT! Please be aware that key access for the elevators will be DEACTIVATED during the Quartet and Chorus contests.
  • During the Chorus Contest, the stairs at the end of the second-floor hallway lead directly to the lobby level and the Lighthouse Room (official photography location).
  • Be mindful that the Contest Staff is moving choruses through the pattern, which involves first and second-floor spaces. Contestants may also opt to use the stairs instead of elevators.   

CONTEST BAGS
  • Each chorus is allowed only FIVE row bags and a shoe bag.
    • Minimize what you bring on contest day as much as possible.
    • A small make-up or sandwich-sized bag to tuck essentials like lipstick, room key, cell phone, and a small amount of cash is ideal.   
    • Roomates may consider sharing a bag.
  • All items will be returned to you when you exit the stage in the Salon E side lobby area 

PATTERN ETIQUETTE
  • With the exception of warm-up spaces, please keep talking at an absolute minimum at all times in the pattern.
    • ​This supports other singers in their personal preparation to perform
    • It demonstrates respect for other choruses and attendees
    • It ensures no one will miss important instructions.

OFFICIAL PROGRAM 
  • Commomorative, printed programs are only provided to attendees who puchased on in advance when registering for your AET / SET. Printed programs will NOT be available for sale onsite. A device-friendly digital program is available at no cost to all attendees. View the program here.

PHOTOGRAPHY / SOCIAL MEDIA
  • The Official Event Photographer will take pictures of all quartets and choruses in the Marriott Lighthouse room prior to competition.
  • Please be aware that audience photography and videos are strictly prohibited during the competition, unless authorized by Region 21 / Sweet Adelines International. 
  • Official event photography and video will be released publically after the event.
  • Social Media - Remember to post and follow Region 21 Golden West on social media networks using hashtag #R21contest.

VIP SEATING 
  • The first few rows of the auditorium are reserved for VIPs.
  • The VIP section is exclusively for those who have the VIP designation noted on their name badge.
  • All other seating is open seating.

BARBERTOT ROOM
  • A BarberTot Room is available for parents competing or attending with young children.
  • It is located in Pier 1 on the second floor
  • All contest sessions will be streamed for viewing in the BarberTot Room.
  • Babysitting services are NOT provided.
  • Please keep this space clean and clean up after yourselves.          ​

Contest Quick Links

Looking for something specific? These links will help you find your way: