Hotels
The Collegiate Water Polo Association establishes room blocks at area hotels around the sites of competition to assist the varsity and collegiate club teams in acquiring accomodations for the regular season and championship tournaments.
How are hotels
selected?
The CWPA searches area hotels to get the best combination of
price, location and services at every site. We try to balance the
cost per night with other factors. For example, we might be able to
stay cheaper 30 minutes from a school, but that is generally not
desirable. Our basic parameters include:
- Distance: Within 20 minutes-preferably closer
- Cost: Totally dependent upon location. However, lower end of price range is desirable
- Property: Quality Inn, Days Inn, Econolodge type rather than Marriott, unless cost is similar.
- Amenities: We look for free breakfast, complimentary rollaways
- Complimentary rooms: When possible, we try to get free rooms for officials
How do I book my
hotels?
Follow the CWPA Procedure through
BookMyGroup.
What is a cutoff date?
This is the date that a hotel will release the rooms we have
reserved to the general public.
If you fail to hold your rooms with a credit card prior to this
date, you may end up paying more or losing your opportunity to stay
there.
When should I arrange hotels?
As soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more likely you will
miss the hotel's cutoff date.
How should I handle events that I have not yet qualified
for like the National Championships?
Make your reservations if you think you have a reasonable chance
of qualifying. You can
always cancel later.
