For runners, there is a 440 yard track a few hundred yards from Robertson Gym. It is a beautiful track surrounded by eucalyptus trees, and the same place where athletes such as Bruce Jenner,  Bill Toomy and Jim Ryan trained.

 

We will be staying in the Santa Rosa and Anacapa Dormitories, two minutes from the university's private beach. The dorms feature daily maid and towel service large lounges with fireplaces and pianos, recreation rooms with billiards and ping pong, as well as vending machines.

 

Single and double rooms are identical, each containing two twin beds, two desks, two dressers and two closets. Some of the rooms in Anacapa Dorm have ocean views, which will be given on a first come, first serve basis to Package Plan pre-registrants. Please specify on your registration form if you desire a room with an ocean view. In terms of walking distance, all facilities are conveniently located. The registration fee includes use of the university's swimming pool, and the ocean is always available!

 

The UCSB food service is excellent, providing a variety of choices at each meal. An extensive salad bar is provided at both lunch and dinner, as well as prepared vegetarian entrees at all meals.  There is also a wide choice of beverages and desserts.

 

Movie Night, the Championships and the Public Shows will all be in Campbell Auditorium, an intimate theatre seating 900. Because of its limited capacity, we will hold two Public Shows. This will give opportunities for more jugglers to participate in at least one Public Show.

 

The university will provide free limousine service from Santa Barbara airport to campus for incoming flights of registered guests beginning July 12. Housing will be available Monday night, July 12, but meals will not be served until Tuesday

dinner. Food will be available at other university facilities before that time, of course.

 

In addition to the exceptional facilities offered by UCSB, the IJA plans a few improvements in the operation of this year's convention. A daily activities board will be maintained in Robertson Gym, as well as a ride board. For those interested

in vacationing before or after the convention, a hand­out with California vacation travel ideas will be available after June 1.

 

I urge everyone who plans to attend this year's Annual Convention to pre-register as soon as possible, especially if you want a single room. Should there be a shortage of rooms, we may be forced to double up some of the singles. Since priorities will be determined by the date we receive deposits, those who send in deposits early will stand the best chance of not being doubled up.

 

Besides saving the late registration fee, those who pre-register by June 1 will also be given preference of ocean view rooms. Most of all, you will help the IJA in its difficult job of convention planning. Full payment in advance would be very welcome, but all that is required is the $25 deposit. More convention information will appear in the next JUGGLERS WORLD.