Travel Information

Airport Information

Athletes traveling by air to the 2006 AT&T USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships will find it convenient to fly into the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The airline discounts listed below are valid for the Championships.

Airline Discounts

USA Track & Field has negotiated airline discounts for the 2006 AT&T USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on American Airlines and United Airlines. Contact the airlines directly to take advantage of these discounts:

American Airlines: Call 800-433-1790 and ask for Meeting ID code A1466BJ. Discounts: 5% off lowest applicable fare including first class and excluding Q and O. Applicable travel dates are June 18-28, 2006.

United Airlines: Call 800-521-4041 and ask for Meeting ID code 538TE. Discounts: 2% off supersaver fares and 5% off mid-range fares. An additional 5% discount will be awarded for travel booked 30 days prior to the travel. Applicable travel dates are June 18-28, 2006.

Airport Shuttles

A complimentary shuttle will be provided between the Indianapolis International Airport and the Hyatt, Radisson and Westin hotels. The Guest Services Desk in Baggage Claim will direct you to the shuttle. Shuttle hours of operation are as follows:

Car Rental

Avis ............................................................... 800-230-4898
Budget ........................................................... 800-527-0700
Dollar ............................................................. 800-800-3665
Enterprise ....................................................... 800-736-8222
Hertz .............................................................. 800-654-3131
National .......................................................... 800-227-7368
Thrifty ............................................................. 800-847-4389
Alamo ............................................................ 800-327-9633

Other Transportation Options

For van service, shuttle service, limousines and other ground transportation options, please visit the airport website.

Vaulting Poles

The Local Organizing Committee will provide airport pick-up at Indianapolis International Airport for vaulting poles beginning Monday, June 19, 2006.Upon arrival at Indianapolis International Airport, poles must be left at the Guest Welcome Desk at the bottom of the main baggage claim escalators. Poles will then be taken to Carroll Stadium.

If your arrival is later than the Guest Welcome Desk Hours, please call 317-716-2229 to make alternate arrangements. Representatives from the LOC will deliver the poles hourly between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to Carroll Stadium. Poles may be claimed at the Implement Inspection tent, located behind the press box during the operating hours of implement inspection.

Poles may also be directly shipped to Carroll Stadium at the following address:

Carroll Stadium – IUPUI
Attn: Stacey Kubal
1001 West New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-274-3518

For departure, athletes must inform Implement Inspection officials of date and time. Poles may then be obtained at Indianapolis International Airport behind the guest welcome desk at the bottom of the main baggage claim escalators.

Directions to Carroll Stadium

IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
1001 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-274-3518
www.sportcomplex.iupui.edu

Interstate I-65, from the north: Take Exit 114 and follow West Street (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street) south to Michigan Street and turn right. Once on campus on Michigan Street continue west to University Blvd. and turn left. Take University Blvd. to New York Street. The Stadium is at the corner of New York and University Blvd. For event parking, follow signs on Michigan Street for the track stadium parking.

Interstate I-65, from the south: Take I-65 into downtown and exit onto I-70 West. Take Exit 79A and follow West Street north to Michigan Street and turn left on Michigan Street. Continue west to University Blvd. and turn left. Take University Blvd. to New York Street. The Stadium is at the corner of New York and University Blvd. For event parking, follow signs on Michigan Street for the track stadium parking.

Interstate I-70, from the west: Take Exit 79A and follow West Street (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street) north to Michigan Street and turn left on Michigan. Continue west to University Blvd. and turn left. Take University Blvd. to New York Street. The Stadium is at the corner of New York and University Blvd. For event parking, follow signs on Michigan Street for the track stadium parking.

Interstate I-70, from the east: Take I-70 into downtown and exit onto I-65 North - move to the far left lane. Take Exit 114 and follow West Street (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street) south to Michigan Street and turn right. Once on campus on Michigan Street continue west to University Blvd. and turn left. Take University Blvd. to New York Street. The Stadium is at the corner of New York and University Blvd. For event parking, follow signs on Michigan Street for the track stadium parking.

Event Shuttle Buses

• Complimentary shuttle bus service will operate from the Hyatt and Westin hotels to Carroll Stadium from Monday, June 19 through Sunday, June 25. Please see the housing page for complete shuttle information.
• On competition days, a practice shuttle bus will operate to the University of Indianapolis for those who wish to have full practice facilities Please see the practice schedule page for complete shuttle information.
• Shuttles will be for the exclusive use of athletes, coaches, officials, and media. A valid Championships credential will be necessary to gain admittance to the bus during competition days. No credential will be needed for the practice shuttle.
• A shuttle bus schedule will be available at packet pick-up and at the hotel guest services desks.