Team itinerary: World Championships, 23–26 June
The travel plan our team used for the World Championships, kept on the site as a reference for families planning tournament travel.
Archived document
This itinerary is from a past championship trip and is kept for reference. Flight times and transport arrangements change every year — always follow the current instructions issued in class.
Tentative flight schedule
| Leg | Date | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound | 23 June | Portland, 6:35 am | Cleveland, 8:30 am |
| Return | 26 June | Cleveland, 6:40 am | Portland, 10:45 am |
Note: transportation to and from the hotel was confirmed through Hopkins Transportation.
What the team learned about tournament travel
Early flights are cheaper and less likely to be disrupted, but they mean a very early start — plan the night before, not the morning of. Pack the gi, belt and any competition weapon in carry-on luggage so that a delayed bag never stops you competing. Bring a completed permission and medical form for every junior competitor, and keep a paper copy of the itinerary with you rather than relying on a phone.
Families travelling separately should book the same hotel as the team so that transport, meals and warm-up times can be coordinated. The dojo will circulate hotel and transport details well before departure.
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