McLaren Conference Center, 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
Tournament Hub
Welcome players, coaches, and teams! Get all the latest updates and info for the Tournament here
Important Updates
LOCATION
TRAVEL
San Francisco International Airport (SFO). We suggest you arrive by 2:30pm on Friday, May 30th.
The kickoff party begins at 4:30pm!
LODGING
Burl A. Toler Hall
2345 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
- Toler is traditional dorm housing, 2 beds in a room, showers are community style, lounges on every floor plus kitchen lounge.
- Each guest will receive a blanket, pillow, pillow case, bedspread, sheets, and a towel.
WAIVER
STAYING IN UNIVERSITY HOUSING?
YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS WAIVER:
use
The Young People’s Project – Residence Hall
for the
Conference Group Name*
start date: 05/30/2025
End date: 06/01/2025
Housing Footnote
USER shall not state or imply that USF endorses or sponsors USER’s program and shall include the following statement in all program materials and advertising: “This event is not sponsored by USF and The Young People’s Project, Inc \- Residence Halls is not affiliated with USF.”
GROUND TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, and T-SHIRTS
Ground Transportation: YPP will provide each team with a rideshare code to get your team to/from YPP events.
Food: Friday night dinner, Saturday morning breakfast, and lunch will be provided. All other meals will be the responsibility of the team. Teams will have to pay for meals on both travel days and dinner on Saturday.
T-Shirts: You will be able to select your t-shirt sizes at the time of registration.
MLW Facilitator Sign Up!
Math Playground
Each MLW attending is required to signup for a role as facilitator for a Math Playground game. The list of 2025 Math Playground Games is here. The signup form is here.
Flagway Tournament
Each MLW should also sign up for a tournament role here.
Tournament/YPP Point Person
Charlenne Deleon, Director of Operations
Phone
(773) 593-5188
Email
Friday, May 30
2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco
4:30-6:30pm, Kickoff Party
McLaren Conference Center
Dinner provided by USF:
– Baked ziti with meat sauce
– Vegetarian baked ziti
– Garden salad with balsamic and ranch dressing
– Garlic breadsticks
– Assorted dessert bars
– Lemonade
Team Banner:
– Materials and supplies provided for your team banner.
Icebreakers:
– MLWs will lead your team in fun games.
Saturday, May 31
2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco
9:00-10:00am, Breakfast provided by USF
Marketplace Cafe
– Scrambled eggs
– Tater tots
– Pork Sausage
– Turkey Sausage
– Vegetarian sausage
– Assorted petit pastries
– Fruit salad
– Orange juice
10:00-12:00pm, The Math Playground
McLaren Conference Center
– Meet others, play tabletop and floor math activities.
– 2025 Math Playground Game Packet
– Game Facilitator Sign-Up (MLWs should sign up ahead of time )
12:00-1:30pm, Lunch provided
Marketplace Cafe
– Chicken tenders and tater tots
– Veggie chicken tenders and tater tots
– Garden salad with ranch dressing
– Brownies
– Lemonade
1:30-4:30pm, National Flagway Tournament
McLaren Conference Center
– Teamwork, Math, Move, Count, Run, Factor, Awards
– Each MLW should sign up for a tournament role here.
4:30-5:00pm, Ice Cream Truck Social
– You deserve a treat!
Trip Expectations
Chaperones
If you are part of a school that is attending, school policy on field trips supersedes our policy: if you are following what your school has implemented, it is in line with our expectations.
Please know the whereabouts of your students at all times. If you see something that could negatively affect the event, please bring it to the attention of the staff. See it, say it
Students
Be safe and responsible.
Respect the space. Eat and drink in designated areas. Use designated restrooms and remain in designated areas.
Don’t litter (if you are caught littering, be ready to do some cleaning!)
No rough housing, foul language, or inappropriate behavior.
Actively participate.
Friday night is a time to get to know other teams – be nice and make friends!
All staff, chaperones and volunteers are important to the success of our trips, and they are in charge\! Please show them courtesy and respect.
Your chaperones should know where you are at all times-make sure to communicate with them.
Curfew times, as set forth by your chaperone, will be adhered to by all students. While staying in hotel rooms, it is recommended that students be in their own rooms and quiet by 10:00 P.M. No students are to leave their rooms after this time except in the case of an emergency and then they must immediately contact a chaperone. Chaperones will check rooms periodically.
Wear your YPP T-shirt on Saturday (you will receive it at the hotel).
If a school policy/YPP policy is broken, offenders will be dismissed at their own expense and will not be allowed to continue participation. Depending on the severity of the offense, future participation may be in question..
This is a drug-free environment, act accordingly. Use of drugs or alcohol on this trip will result in the individuals involved being sent home at their own expense and could lead to further punitive action.
Roles & Responsibilities
Adult Chaperones
You are required to be with the students at all times to ensure their safety. When students are competing in the tournaments, you all will be the spectators and cheer on all teams
CMLWs
You will support with set-up and break down of the activities and coordinate with your high school MLWs where they should be and ensure they get there in time. Additionally, you are responsible for making sure your MLWs know which activity they will work on, who their partners are, and what materials they need.
All MLWs
During the Math Playground you are required to be working a tabletop activity or supporting the room (welcoming community members, checking in with teams to ensure that they have what they need, etc.)
MLW coaches
During the tournament you are required to be with your team.
MLW non-coaches
During the tournament you may be asked to be a referee or scorekeeper or will be spectators, cheering on your team.
San Francisco
Attractions
- Golden Gate Park, 0.6mi: good view of the bridge
- California Academy of Sciences, 1.9mi
- de Young Museum 1.3mi
- Lombard St, 3.3mi (Crooked Street)
- Fisherman’s Wharf, 4.0mi
- Exploratorium 4.2mi
Visitor Tips
- When the fog rolls in the temperature can change dramatically, so always dress in layers.
- Avoid walking while holding your phone or placing it on restaurant table tops where it can easily be snatched.
- Buy a rechargeable Clipper Card or a multi-day MUNI Pass at any Walgreens or partner retailer to easily ride the cable cars, streetcars, buses and BART. It will save you time and money because drivers don’t have the ability to give change.
- Park Smart! Do not leave valuables in your vehicle or other items in plain sight. Instead, leave your luggage and other items at your hotel.
- Take a reusable bag with you when you go shopping or souvenir hunting to avoid a 10 cent charge per bag.
- Read all the signs at a parking lot before paying. Parking lots that are self-service will post if there is “No Attendant on Duty.”