2026 Regional Convention and Competition
Thu, Apr 16 2026 to Sun, Apr 19 2026
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Organisers: Region 11 Type of event: Competition External website related to this event: www.sairegion11.org/convention2026 Venue: Kerr McGee Community Center
100 W California Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555See map below Description:
APRIL 16-19, 2026 • RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA
ONLINE REGISTRATION begins FEBRUARY 13, 2026
REGISTER
HOTELS &
VENUES
SCHEDULE & DEADLINES
COMMUNICATIONS
WHO'S IN CHARGE?
FAQS
CONVENTION SCHEDULE
- THURSDAY, APRIL 16
- Winner's Circle Reception (for competing quartets only)—8:00 pm
- FRIDAY, APRIL 17
- Quartet Competition
- SATURDAY, APRIL 18
- Chorus Competition
- SUNDAY, APRIL 19
- Regional Brunch—9:00 am - 11:30 am
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
- February 16, 2026
- Quartet Entry forms due to International HQ
- February 13, 2026
- AET/SET registration opens (online)
- February 17, 2026
- Chorus Entry forms due to International HQ
- February 23, 2026
- Draw for Order of Appearance
- March 28, 2026
- All other forms due (Unsung Hero, Noteworthy Award, Rose Ceremony, etc.)
- Last day to register for an AET/SET online.
- April 12, 2026
- Quartet/Chorus Briefing on ZOOM
CONVENTION COMMITTEE
- Leah Tanzy-Roberts – Convention Manager ltanzy.roberts@gmail.com
- Britt Zelman – Assistant Convention Manager blzelman6@gmail.com
- Debbie Curtis – RMT Events Coordinator (Convention) curtisnotes2@icloud.com
- Mary Beth Halsing – RMT Finance Coordinator finance@sairegion11.com
- TBD – Assisting Chorus Co-Chair
- TBD – Assisting Chorus Co-Chair
- Tina Rowley – Competition Coordinator tinaahhr11@aol.com
- Laura La Borde – Registration Manager registration@sairegion11.com
- Lynn Hansen – Official Panel Liaison lynnhansen321@gmail.com
- Debbie Curtis – Communications/Program Chair curtisnotes2@icloud.com
- Sue Walker – Awards Chair moonsuep@hotmail.com
- Tammy Ragsdale – Education Coordinator VHSCHappyDirector@
gmail.com - Martha Rasmussen – Secretary MCalla9757@aol.com
This year's assisting chorus is the fabulous Santa Monica Chorus!
Convention Mailing #1
COMMUNICATIONS
Convention Mailing #2
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HOUSING
Recommended Hotels in the Area
- Main Chain Hotels
- Springhill Suites: 1.7 miles
113 E. Sydnor Avenue, Ridgecrest, California, USA, 93555
(760) 446-1630 - Hampton Inn: 1.7 miles
104 E Sydnor Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-1968 - Holiday Inn Express: 1.5 miles
1010 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 608-8080
- Springhill Suites: 1.7 miles
- Mid-Level Hotels (not completely budget but no frills)
- Red Roof Inn: 2 miles
1050 N Norma St Building A, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6543 - Hometown Studios (Owned by Red Roof Inn): 2 miles
1050 N Norma St Building B, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6543 - Best Western: 0.3 miles
400 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 371-2300
- Red Roof Inn: 2 miles
Kerr McGee Community Center
CONVENTION VENUE
100 W California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 NEW THIS YEAR - YOU MAKE YOUR OWN HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS!
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OPENS SOON
REGISTRATION
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