Madison, Wisconsin to Host 2016 National Championship

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The best throwers in the world will converge on the city of Madison June 24-26. The USBA is proud to announce Madison as the host city for the 2016 U.S. National Championship. This will be the highlight of the tournament season and will serve as the final tune-up before U.S. competitors depart for the World Championship in Kiel, Germany.

“That is the best college sports town in America. State Street, Camp Randall, Kohl Center, State Capitol, great university, the lakes, the setting, the vibe, the whole thing – I don’t know what’s better.”

SCOTT VAN PELT –  ESPN Radio

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Throwers and guests will be staying at the Magnuson Grand Hotel Madison

Call: (608) 224-1500 or visit http://www.magnusongrandhotel.com/ to reserve your spot!

COMPETITION VENUE:

Wisconsin Rugby Club

4064 Vilas Rd

Cottage Grove, WI 53527 United States + Google Map

SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY – Distance Event

8:00 AM Warm-up

9:00 AM Start time

  1. Distance

SATURDAY – National Championship (Community Welcome!)

8:00 AM Warm-up

9:00 AM Start time

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Competitive Events

  1. Accuracy,
  2. MTA,
  3. Trick-Catch/Doubling,
  4. Fast Catch,
  5. Endurance,
  6. Australian Round

8:00 PM – Awards Banquet – Great Dane Pub and Brewery, Fitchburg location, Madison, Wisconsin

SUNDAY – Media, Family Fun and U.S. Team Day

9:00 AM Start time

2:00 PM End time