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Basic Information

1. There's too many things called Beast of the East... So, what is this one anyways? This Beast of the East 2011... also known as Beast of the East IV?
The Beast of the East 2011 is the fourth edition of a roller derby tournament that features intra-league teams. The teams playing are generally mostly from Eastern Canada, but the tournament is opened to teams from anywhere. The tournament is played under strict WFTDA rules, including the rules revision deemed current on April 4th 2011, as well as all rules clarifications issued before the first day of the tournament.

2. I'm hooked! When and where is the Beast of the East 2011?
The Beast of the East 2011 tournament will be held on the weekend of April 30th in Montreal, Canada. The game venue will be the same as the previous years - Arena Saint-Louis, 5633 rue Saint-Dominique, Montreal, QC, Canada.



3. What is the tournament format?
The tournament will be, just like last year, played under a double-elimination format on the first day, and standard elimination on the second day. Every game will be a single period of 20 or 25 minutes (this is to be determined), and the final games will be 30 minutes long. Please check the schedule page for all the details.

4. Who can come?
As with all Montreal Roller Derby events, the event is all-inclusive; everyone can attend! The only restriction is that we generally do not allow young children to sit in the first rows in the Suicide Seats (they are so close to the action that friends may think you have a death wish!) for safety reasons. Obviously, this is a sporting event and we cannot guarantee that the vocabulary or attitude of all participants will always be gracious.

5. Will there be food and drinks? Nom nom nom!
Yes! We will still have a snack bar providing food, drinks and beer (18+). If you have more elaborate tastes, there are numerous great restaurants (and convenience stores) in the area!

6. Tickets! Tickets! Get your fresh Tickets!
You can find a link to purchase them on the main news page.


Participant Information

1. Tell us everything you can about your venue!! OMG what kind of wheels??!?
Beast of the East will take place, just like the last years, at Arena St-Louis in the heart of Montreal’s Mile-End district. It is a hockey arena, and the floors are smooth concrete. Our skaters wear a variety of wheels, and most do not have a problem with the floor. You should be fine as long as your wheels have good grip. Some common wheels used on our floor: Answer Omegas, Zodiacs, Flat Outs, and Fugitives.

2. I need a break; what else can I do around the arena?
There are tons of restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in the district. If you get a chance, try to check out the main streets: St-Laurent, St-Viateur, and St-Denis. They're all fun!

3. All my family and their families want to come check out the game. Can they get in for free? Who gets in for free?
People working or playing at the tournament are the only ones who get in for free. This means that everyone who is getting in for free must either be a registered player, coach, official, or volunteer.

4. Hotels! I need a hotel!
First, if you are an official or other volunteer traveling without a team, please contact us directly as we may be able to set you up for free. On the teams front, we will send you hotel deals by email.

Here are some hotels where participants have stayed at previously:
Hotel Park Avenue (1.4 km from the venue): 4544, avenue du Parc, Montréal (Québec) H2V 4E3 Canada.

If you're willing to go to downtown-ish hotels:
http://www.choicehotels.ca/hotels/hotel?hotel=CN703 (has suites with kitchens, 4.1 km)


Miscellaneous

1. Ahhhhh, man! You didn't answer my question with your silly information page!
That's not a question... but don't panic! We get your drift. There's a form to submit new questions.

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