>> ALL ABOARD <<
In honor of the Desert Twisters' two-year anniversary, we're throwing a special invite-only tournament in historic Clarkdale, Arizona over Memorial Day Weekend!
The tournament will be held at the Main Street Cafe - 920 Main St, Clarkdale, AZ 86324
But the pièce de résistance is that the tournament finals will be held aboard a renovated vintage train, where you will be whisked back to a time of luxurious and leisurely train travel.
This 4-hour excursion takes you on a 20-mile journey through 110 years of Arizona history where we can all watch as the top 4 contenders sweat it out to be the Strip Mine Express Champion, play some side games ourselves, or just enjoy the sights and sounds of Verde Canyon.
Go for the tournament on Saturday, just come for the train ride on Sunday, or join us for the whole shebang...
>> The DEETS <<
-Saturday, May 29th, 2021 meeting up @ 2pm in Clarkdale, AZ
-Sunday, May 30th @ 1pm the Verde Canyon Railway train takes off (4-hour ride)
-The train fee (with complimentary glass of champagne) is $96
For anyone who needs some info on where to stay, where the event will be held, attractions, transport, et al... Follow the document to find a fairly thorough guide. Sorry for the delay!
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Note, this is a VERY busy weekend for that area, so don't wait to secure your lodging
To reiterate:
>> Saturday, May 29th at 3pm (doors "open" at 2pm) at the Main Street Cafe - Clarkdale, AZ
>> Sunday, May 30th at 1pm (arrive early) at the Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale.
>> Reminder, to reserve your space on the train, please send $96 per person in your party as Friends & Family to PayPal (braap@westx1000.com) or Venmo (@ westx1000).
**You MUST RSVP ASAP. Please remit payment before the end of March to secure your spot in the tournament; please note if you'll be bringing a guest.
Extensions only offered if there is enough room available.
!!! In the memo/notes of your payment, please include the "Strip Mine Express," state the number of people in your party, if you will be joining the tournament or just riding the train.
The cost is for a first class ticket on the train, only. There is no fee to join the tournament. If you would like to donate something to the charity raffle, please email us at desert.twisters@gmail.com
To add to the fun, if you or your significant other want to dress in 20's/30's attire, this is the theme (albeit a subtle one) on the train. Up to you!
>> Please Note <<
-Only 16 persons will be playing in the tournament, unless there are enough entries for a second car/group, so please RSVP
-There is a café at the station if you want to eat prior to your ride. We may, however, plan to grab brunch together beforehand.
**There is limited space (both on the train and in the tournament), we need at least 24 people to reserve and if we go over 38, we'd have to consider a second (private) car.
**Invitees are welcome to bring a trusted guest, but anyone who plans to ride the train must pay the associated fee.
If you have ANY questions or concerns, please let us know.
We intend to follow all regulations set in place by our hosts regarding COVID-19 safety standards.
Please come with intent to follow what's set forth by the establishments. However, if you feel sick, have been around someone who is sick or just feel uncomfortable in an in-person group atmosphere, just stay home and catch us at the next one.
>> About the Train <<
We will have a fully private car with food and drink, but will be free to wander to the outdoor cars and the restaurant/bar as well throughout the journey.
The vintage diesel locomotives, EMD FP7s 1510 and 1512, pulling the classic passenger cars are two of only ten remaining in operation in North America.
Learn more on: https://verdecanyonrr.com/journey/aboard-the-train/