Annunciation Columbus GOYA Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 555 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: 614.224.9020, Fax 614.224.5032 January 9, 2018 Reverend Fathers, GOYA Advisors, and Coaches: With the blessings of the Metropolis, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Columbus, Ohio, is excited to host a GOYA basketball tournament January 26 28, 2018. At this time, we would like to extend an enthusiastic invitation to your parish. We would be honored to have you and we are here to serve. HOTEL: The Sheraton Suites Columbus, 201 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43235 has been selected to house our GOYAns, their advisors, chaperones, coaches, and families. Hotel information is enclosed with all phone numbers, addresses and costs. Each parish is responsible for making their reservation with the hotel. To reserve team rooms please contact Laurie Hess, Director of Sales, at lhess@sheratoncolumbus.com or 614.781.7313. Please send a Hotel Rooming List (attached) and be sure to submit a tax exempt form. (Hotel Reservation Deadline: Monday, January 15 th ) REGISTRATION: We will have FOUR divisions: Junior & Senior Boys and Junior & Senior Girls. The registration fees for our tournament as established by the Metropolis are as follows: Team(s) Registration Fee First Team: $200.00 Second Team: $185.00 Each additional: $160.00 If you wish for your team(s) to participate, please complete the enclosed tournament registration form and send it to the Cathedral along with your check payable to "Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Deadline for team entry is Saturday, January 20 th. (Registration Form and payment must be postmarked by this date or subject to $25 late fee per team.) Registration will take place at the Annunciation Cathedral on Friday night from 7:00pm 10:00pm. $25.00 per GOYA Player/Non Player and $10.00 per additional Chaperone/Adult is due at registration (each GOYAn must arrive with proper photo ID with birth date). If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact Deacon Christopher Zaferes by phone at 614. 365.1578, or email chriszaf@gmail.com. We are sure that we will all enjoy this time together! During the weekend, we will pray and fellowship with one another to the glory of God, allowing for the fullest experience nourishing both our friendships with each other and our love for God. Please bring either canned food or a monetary donation to contribute to the Souper Bowl of Caring which will be a part of our weekend, and a chance for us to share with those in need. Collections will take place on Friday evening. We look forward to hearing from you very soon! We pray for our Lord s blessings for all of us and our time together, Fr. Demetrios Rev. Fr. Demetrios Gardikes, Dean of the Cathedral Dn. Christopher Dn. Christopher Zaferes Yanni and Mauretta Yanni Patitsas and Mauretta Patitsas, GOYA Co Presidents
Metropolis GOYA Basketball Tournament hosted by Annunciation, Columbus - 2018 Schedule of Events Friday, January 26 th Hotel Check In After 3:00 pm Sheraton Suites Columbus Team Registration 7:00 pm 10:00 pm Cathedral Alcove Welcome Refreshments, Events 7:00 pm 10:30 pm Cathedral Social Hall FOCUS Presentation, Compline 10:00 pm 10:45 pm Annunciation Cathedral Fellowship (First Floor) 10:30 pm 12:30 pm Sheraton Suites Banquet Rm Curfew 12:30 am Sheraton Suites Saturday, January 27 th Late Registration 8:00 am 9:00 am Willis Athletic Complex Basketball Games 8:00 am 5:00 pm Willis and SCA* Dinner Dance 7:30 pm 11:00 pm Cathedral Social Hall Advisors Coach meeting 10:00 pm 10:30 pm Annunciation Chapel Trophy Presentation 10:45 pm Cathedral Social Hall Curfew 12:30 am Sheraton Suites Sunday, January 28 th Orthros 8:30 am 9:30 am Annunciation Cathedral Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Annunciation Cathedral Sportsmanship & Souper Bowl Following Liturgy Annunciation Cathedral Brunch 2:00 pm Cathedral Social Hall Championship Games 12:00 pm 4:00pm Cleo Athletic Complex Weekend Locations Annunciation Cathedral: 555 North High St. Columbus, OH 43215 Sheraton Suites Columbus: 201 Hutchinson Ave. Columbus, OH 43235 WA Willis Athletic Complex: 2520 Mock Rd. Columbus, OH 43219 CA Cleo Athletic Complex: 276 South Nelson Rd. Columbus, Oh 43205 SCA *Sonshine Christian Academy (Deborah A. Jackson): 2112 Mock Rd. Columbus, OH 43219 Tournament Contacts Dn Christopher Zaferes 614.365.1578 Jimmy Schooley 614.314.1505 Metropolis Representative 614.477.4267
Annunciation Columbus GOYA TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 555 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215 Phone: 614.224.9020 Fax: 614.224.5032 PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN NO LATER THAN SATURDAY, JANUARY 20TH Church Name Church City Advisor Name Advisor E Mail Advisor Contact Phone TEAMS TO PARTICIPATE: (Indicate number of teams) Boys Senior Team(s) Boys Junior Team(s) TOTAL TEAMS Girls Senior Team(s) Girls Junior Team(s) REGISTRATION FEES: $200 First Team $185 Second Team $160 Each Additional Team $25/GOYAns $10/Additional Chaperones and Adults TEAM REGISTRATION FEES enclosed for $ Please make checks payable to: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Please mail this form with your check to: ANNUNCIATION GOYA 555 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 For planning purposes only, please indicate the approximate number of GOYAns, Advisors & Coaches, Chaperones and Parents that you anticipate will attend: GOYAns Chaperones Advisors & Coaches Parents Will you be bringing a bus? Yes No Uniform colors A nnunciation Cathedral 555 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
2018 Metropolis GOYA Basketball Tournament hosted by Annunciation Cathedral, Columbus Special Group Rate: King Suite = $89.00* per night, plus local taxes (King bed, pull-out Sofa bed) Double Suite = $114.00* per night, plus local taxes (Limited to 2 per floor each GOYA Group may book 1 or 2 maximum.) *Group rate includes a Limited Continental Breakfast on Saturday morning from 6:00 9:00 am. To reserve rooms, contact Laurie Hess, Sales Manager Email: lhess@sheratoncolumbus.com or Phone: (61 781-7314 (direct dial) Reservation Cut-off date Monday, January 15, 2018 (A Rooming List must be completed no later than Friday, January 19 th ) Sheraton Suites Columbus is conveniently located off of Interstate 270 @ State Route 23 North and we are within walking distance or short drive to over 15 restaurants. Guestroom &Hotel Amenities Include Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed Living Rooms w/ Sofa Beds Two Flat Panel TV s in each suite Small Refrigerator & Microwave Coffee Maker brewing Starbucks Heated Indoor Pool & Whirlpool Complimentary In-Suite Wi-Fi Complimentary Parking Sheraton Fitness Center powered by Core Performance SHERATON SUITES COLUMBUS 201 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43235 Hotel Phone: 614 436 0004 Front Desk Fax: 614 436 0926 www.sheratonsuitescolumbus.com
Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Basketball Tournament HOTEL ROOMING LIST GOYA/Parish Name: City, State: Advisor Name: Cell: Check one: --FRIDAY & SATURDAY STAY -- SATURDAY STAY ONLY (If permitted.) Arrival Date & Estimated Time: Departure Date: *Number of Rooms needed: (*Doubles/4 max to a room) King Rooms *Note: You must book not only doubles, but king rooms too. *Please share with other parishes. Method of Payment (Check One): Credit Card: Church Check: Tax-Exempt: Yes No In order to receive State Sales Tax Exemption, you must provide the proper tax exemption form. HOTEL INSTRUCTIONS: Please do not put boys/girls rooms right next to each other if they are adjoining rooms. Please put Chaperone Rooms near GOYA/Teen Rooms. Coach Rooms maybe separated from Parish rooms if necessary. Rooms 1 3 below are examples: Room #1 KING BED Chaperones Mr. Peter Pappas Mrs. Helen Pappas Room #2 2 DOUBLE BEDS GOYAns/Teens Maria Papadopoulos Georgia Papadopoulos Anna Doukakis Mary Doukakis Room #3 KING BED Coach Jim Poulos Room #1 Room #2 Room #3
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Women and Men in Black GOYA Basketball Dinner Dance The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 555 North High Street Columbus, OH 43215 Saturday, January 27, 2018 7:30 p.m. 12:00 a.m. Music in Greek and English presented by: DJ Jimmy Quick Dinner: Pork and Chicken Souvlaki, Pastitsio, Potatoes, and Dessert Dress to impress in black and white! Contact: Dn Christopher Zaferes 614.365.1578
Make our time together at our Basketball Tournament sacred and even more special by joining together to serve the people of Columbus who are hungry and in need. Please bring either canned food or a monetary donation to contribute to the Souper Bowl of Caring, which will be a part of our weekend and a chance for us to share with those in need, especially during the cold winter months! (Donations and items collected at Registration.)