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 1, 2026
CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Times and locations will be listed in the official program- THURSDAY, APRIL 16
- Winners' Circle Reception (for competing quartets only)
- Registration
- FRIDAY, APRIL 17
- Judges' Inspection
- Registration
- Chorus Mic Testing and Quartet Walk-Thru
- Mass Sing
- Quartet Competition
- SATURDAY, APRIL 18
- Registration
- Chorus Rehearsals
- Chorus Competition
- Dinner, Awards, and Afterglow
- SUNDAY, APRIL 19
- Regional Brunch
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
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CONVENTION COMMITTEE
- Debbie Curtis – RMT Events Coordinator / Acting Convention Manager / Communications / Program
curtisnotes2@icloud.com - Kim Alley – RMT Team Coordinator
quirkyquin@gmail.com - Mary Beth Halsing – RMT Finance Coordinator
finance@sairegion11.com - Tina Rowley – Competition Coordinator
tinaahhr11@aol.com - Laura La Borde – Registration Manager
registration@sairegion11.com - Lynn Hansen – Official Panel Liaison
lynnhansen321@gmail.com - Sue Walker – Awards Chair
moonsuep@hotmail.com - Mary Ashford – Winners' Circle Liaison
bary2bass@gmail.com - Sue Matus – Harmony Bazaar Manager
sue.matus1@gmail.com - Sarah Olguin – Assisting Chorus Co-Chair
sarahbolguin@gmail.com - Tove Hoch – Assisting Chorus Co-Chair
tovesings@gmail.com
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COMMUNICATIONS
Convention Mailing #1
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HOUSING
Recommended Hotels in the Area
- Main Chain Hotels
- Hampton Inn & Suites: 1.7 miles
104 E Sydnor Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-1968 - Springhill Suites: 1.7 miles
113 E. Sydnor Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-1630 - Holiday Inn Express: 1.5 miles
1010 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 608-8080
- Hampton Inn & Suites: 1.7 miles
- Mid-Level Hotels (No frills)
- Red Roof Inn: 2 miles
1050 N Norma St Building A, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6543 - Best Western China Lake Inn: 0.3 miles
400 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 371-2300
- Red Roof Inn: 2 miles
CONVENTION VENUE
Kerr McGee Community Center
NEW THIS YEAR - YOU MAKE YOUR OWN HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS!
100 W California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
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REGISTRATION
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- THURSDAY, APRIL 16







