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Allegheny Mountain Madness
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Saturday, July 31, 2021
 
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Coasting in the Alleghenies
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Join us for a day at two wonderful
traditional parks, both over 100 years old, in Blair
County, in the heart of
the Allegheny
Mountains! Lakemont Park in Altoona is home to Leap
the Dips, the world's oldest roller coaster, as
well as Skyliner,
a peppy John Miller-designed PTC coaster that
originally opened at New York's Roseland Park in
1960 and got a new lease on life after being moved
to Lakemont where it reopened in 1987. Both of those
coasters will be included in ERT! Lakemont Park also
includes a number of other rides and attractions,
including two very attractive miniature golf
courses. DelGrosso's Park in Tipton is just 10
minutes from Lakemont, and it includes a fine
selection of classic-style rides, including a
Reverchon Crazy
Mouse, with spinning vehicles. Guests will find
Laguna Splash to be one of the nicest waterparks in
the region. As part of DelGrosso Foods, known
for its lines of spaghetti sauce, the park has a
reputation for great food, so it's no surprise that
the event will include a spaghetti picnic dinner
featuring a side of Murf's Famous Potato Salad!
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TWO parks, ONE event, LOTS of value!
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Allegheny Mountain Madness event registration will include the following:
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An hour of ERT on Leap the Dips and Skyliner at Lakemont Park.
- Unlimited Ride & Play Pass for Lakemont Park (unlimited access to all rides and miniature golf)
- All-Day Fun Pass for DelGrosso's Park (unlimited access to all rides and the waterpark)
- Spaghetti Picnic Dinner at DelGrosso's including Murf's Famous Potato Salad
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Special discounts on food at Lakemont Park
This event incorporates Gary Baker
Memorial Day. If you didn't know Gary
Baker, he was a longtime ACE member who
was a strong advocate for the amusement
industry and roller coaster
preservation. He was heavily involved in
the fundraising that lead to the
restoration of Leap
the Dips,
the world's oldest roller coaster, which
is located at Lakemont Park. He also
served ACE in numerous capacities,
including as regional representative for
ACE Western Pennsylvania and as ACE's
national events director, a position
that he held for six years. Gary passed
away unexpectedly in fall of 2009. This
reoccurring event was created to honor
Gary, who truly loved all parks, but
especially the traditional ones.
Lakemont Park and DelGrosso's Park were
undoubtedly two of his favorites.
Gary
Baker Memorial Miniature Golf Tournament
Next to roller coasters, one of Gary Baker's great passions was miniature golf.
As a member of the PPA (Professional Putters Association), Gary played professionally! Throughout his time in ACE, he engaged many members to play and enjoy the sport, so a memorial tournament seems
fitting, especially at one of his favorite parks, which he'd be pleased to know is now home to two miniature golf courses! All are welcome to play either or both courses for fun, but to participate in the tournament you must play both courses!
- Only those registered to attend Allegheny Mountain Madness may enter the miniature golf tournament.
- You may play either the Rabbit Hole course, Keystone Falls course or both.
- Play with at least one other contestant.
- Have first and last names on score card
- Follow all course rules, including 6-stroke limit and adding a penalty stroke for each time the ball leaves the course (and is placed back on where it left).
- Turn in score cards to Regional Rep Bill Linkenheimer. The final time to do so is by 4:45 p.m. at Pavilion at DelGrosso's Park.
- The grand prize will be for the lowest combined score for both courses.
- Two other prizes will be given for the best score on each individual course, with the grand prize winner ineligible.
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Height Requirements & Park Policies
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Leap the Dips 48" unless
accompanied by parent
Skyliner 48"
unless accompanied by parent
For height
requirements for
all other rides, at Lakemont Park,
click
here.
Forheight
requirements for
all rides, at DelGrosso's
Park, click
here.
Parking is
free at both host parks.
Cameras are
not permitted on rides at any time.
10 - 10:30 a.m. Event check-in at Pavilion #9 at Lakemont Park
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. ERT on Leap the Dips and Skyliner
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Laguna Splash Waterpark (at DelGrosso's) open
11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Lakemont Park open
11:35 a.m. Group Photo in front of Leap the Dips station
11:40 a.m. - 4 p.m. Gary Baker Memorial Miniature Golf Tournament at Lakemont Park
11:40 a.m. ITOT on C.P. Huntington Train at Lakemont Park
12 noon ITOT on Motorway Go Karts at Lakemont Park
12 noon - 8 p.m. DelGrosso's Park (rides) open
4:15 p.m. ITOT on Crazy Mouse at DelGrosso's Park
5 p.m. Spaghetti Picnic Dinner (with Murf's Famous Potato Salad) at DelGrosso's Park
6:15 p.m. ITOT on train at DelGrosso's Park
6:35 p.m. ITOT on Dodgem at DelGrosso's Park
7 p.m. ITOT on Carouselle at DelGrosso's Park
To participate in ACE Western Pennsylvania’s famous ITOTs (Informal Take-Over Times) of rides arrive five minutes prior to the scheduled time and wait until the time to enter the queue as a group and enjoy it together. Please be respectful of other park guests, as large groups can sometimes appear to be overwhelming.
The greatest concern of
American Coaster Enthusiasts is the health,
safety and enjoyment of its members. To
ensure continued safety, ACE is closely
monitoring the ever-evolving (and rapidly
improving) COVID-19 situation. As a result,
we ask that you respect the wishes of ACE
and the parks.
Please follow and respect all safety procedures instituted by Lakemont Park and
DelGrosso's Park, our hosts for the event. Note that both parks require guests
who are not fully vaccinated to wear face coverings (properly over both the
mouth and nose) at all times except when activingly eating and drinking.
Lakemont Park's policies may be found
here and DelGrosso's Park's policies may be found
here.
We
realize that you may not get to see some of your ACE friends often and may be
excited to see one another, but given health concerns, we suggest that you
follow common protocols for health safety. Not everyone is fully vaccinated and
everyone has different comfort levels in terms of being in close proximity to
others. Please be respectful of other members who may wish to keep a safe
distance.
ACE Me
mbers
(ages 12+)- $28.00
ACE
Members (Ages 3-11) - $23.00
Non-M
embers
(ages 12-59)- $38.00
Non-Members (Ages 3-11) - $33.00
*Non-members may only register as a guest of an ACE member
who is also registered to attend this this event.
YOU
MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE!
Online
registration is open through Sunday, July 25 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Mail-in registration forms must be postmarked by Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
In an effort to
provide attendees with the best experience possible, there will be no late
or on-site registration, so please be sure to register by the appropriate
deadlines.
The payment of
registration fees by, for or on behalf of participants releases and holds
harmless American Coaster Enthusiasts, Inc. and its Officers, Executive
Committee Members, Regional Representatives and other representatives from
any and all liabilities related to those activities. The payment of
registration fees by, for or on behalf of participants acknowledges that an
inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in public places where people
are present and that attendees voluntarily assume all risks to exposure to
COVID-19 and holds harmless American Coaster Enthusiasts, Inc. and its
Officers, Executive Committee Members, Regional Representatives and other
representatives from any and all illness and injury.
Registration Directions
You must be a member of ACE to attend or be
accompanied by a member who is also registered to attend the event. If only
non-members are listed on the registration, please indicate the name of the
registered member of whom you are a guest.
· To
register by mail,
click here for the mail-in registration form. Fill it out completely, and
mail with appropriate payment to the address listed on the registration
form. Mail in registration forms must be postmarked by Tuesday,
July 20, 2021.
DO NOT MAIL YOUR
REGISTRATION after July 20!
Personal
checks are accepted from ACE members only. All others may pay by money
order. Do not send cash in the mail.
· To
register online,
click the Register Now button below.
Online
registration is available through July 25, 2021 at 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time.
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No
materials will be sent to you in advance. All materials (ride pass vouchers,
etc.) will be provided to you at the event.
· If
you provide an email address, an email with information about attending the
event, will be sent to you shortly before the eve
nt
and no later than July 27. Email EventRegistration@ACEwesternPA.org if
you register, but don't receive such an email by that date.
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If
you don't plan to make the scheduled event check-in time, please email
EventRegistration@ACEwesternPA.org to make alternative arrangements.
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If
you unexpectedly arrive at Lakemont Park after event check-in has ended,
please find regional officials at the ERT rides (note that there's no charge
to enter Lakemont Park).
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Cancellation
Policy: Refunds
will be issued less a $5 per person processing fee throu
gh
July 25, 2021. To cancel,
contact EventRegistration@ACEWesternPA.org
or contact Dave Hahner at 412.734.3922. No refunds will be issued after July 25.
Processing
fees for online registration may not be refundable.
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