Coaster Con
2006 - 2019
2013
Coaster Con XXXVI
Host Parks:
Six Flags New England
Canobie Lake Park
Palace Playland
Funtown/Splashtown USA
Dates:
June 16–21, 2013
Weather:
Pleasant and mostly sunny with a brief rain shower right before ERT in the waterpark and another during indoor presentations.
Highlights:
The amazing hospitality and fantastic food — including Lobster and New England Clam Chowder. ERT on Bizarro, one of the best steel coasters on the planet.
PTC Manufacturer’s
(Spirit of ACE Award):
May Coryell
Logo Contest:
Mike Matscherz
Photo Contest:
1) Blue Streak, Conneaut Lake Park, Sarah Windisch
2) Prowler, Worlds of Fun, Mike Matscherz
3) Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Gary Slade
Video Contest:
1) Then and Now by Bret Ulozas
2) Ride it Maybe by Joel Brewton
3) Funtown Pier by Bret Ulozas
Group Photo:
Six Flags New England
Videos:
Slide Show
Six Flags New England
2012
Coaster Con XXXV
Host Parks:
Dollywood
Carowinds
Dates:
June 17–22, 2012
Weather:
Warm and sunny with beautiful blue skies.
Highlights:
A personal appearance by Dolly Parton. ERT on America’s first Wing Coaster. Dollywood’s incredibly friendly staff. ERT at Carowinds on the tallest B&M coaster in the United States.
PTC Manufacturer’s
(Spirit of ACE Award):
Reverand Cliff Herring
Logo Contest:
Jonathan Hymes - Version 1, Version 2
Photo Contest:
1) Tornado, Sarkanniemi, Jonathan Hymes
2) Flight Deck, Kings Island, Jason Hammond
3) Twister, Grona Lund, Mike Matscherz
Video Contest:
1) Orientation by Jon Edwards
2) Deception by Jordan May
3) Beautiful Life by John MacGregor
Regional Newsletter Contest:
1) The Rebel Yell, Rep Elizabeth Ringas
2) The Southern Scream, Rep Josh Herrington
3) The Fun Times, Rep Bill Linkenheimer III
Regional Website Contest:
1) Western Pa. Region
2) Northwest Region
3) Southeast Region
Group Photos:
Dollywood
Carowinds
Videos:
Dollywood
Carowinds
2011
Coaster Con XXXIV
Host Parks:
Six Flags Over Texas
Sandy Lake Park
Hurricane Harbor
Dates:
June 19–22, 2011
Weather:
Hot and windy with a storm just before Tuesday evening’s ERT.
Highlights:
ERT on all 13 coasters including multiple sessions on New Texas Giant. The incredible Texas hospitality.
PTC Manufacturer’s
(Spirit of ACE Award):
Dave Bird
Logo Contest:
Mike Matscherz
Photo Contest:
1) Raptor, Cedar Point, Jonathan Hymes
2) Racer, Kennywood, Dave Madore
3) Ninja, Six Flags Over Georgia, Ken Simmons
Video Contest:
1) Six by Paul Coulombe
2) Cedar Point in Blue by John Gerard
3) Living on a Blue Streak by Joel Brewton
Regional Newsletter Contest:
1) The Queue Line Chronicle, Rep David Lipnicky
2) The Rebel Yell, Rep Elizabeth Ringas
3) The Fun Times, Rep Bill Linkenheimer III
Regional Website Contest:
1) Southeast Region
2) Western Pa. Region
3) Northwest Region
Group Photos:
Six Flags Over Texas 1
Six Flags Over Texas 2
Six Flags Over Texas 3
Photos:
Video Slide Show
Midway Olympics
2010
Coaster Con XXXIII
Host Parks:
Kennywood
Sandcastle
Idlewild
Conneaut Lake Park
Waldameer
Dates:
June 20-25, 2010
Weather:
Pleasant with a brief shower at Idlewild.
Highlights:
Four parks, each from the previous century, all steeped in history and tradition. Night rides on Thunderbolt (with the lights off), Phantom's Revenge and Ravine Flyer II and a surprise ERT on Sky Rocket prior to being open to the public.
PTC Manufacturer’s
(Spirit of ACE Award):
Howard Gillooly
Logo Contest:
Brody Rose
Photo Contest:
1) Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit, Universal Orlando, Allan S. Reid
2) Phoenix, Knoebel's Amusement Resort, Gary Slade
3) Montana Suiza, Parque de Atracciones Monte Igueldo, Richard Bostic
Video Contest:
1) The Adventures of Super Cre-Ho by Paul Coulombe
2) Lost & Found by Paul Coulombe
3) Kennywood Woodies by Joel Brewton
Regional Newsletter Contest:
1) Metroline, Rep Colleen Whyte
2) Dipper Clipper, Rep Scott Short
3) The Rebel Yell, Rep Elizabeth Ringas
Regional Website Contest:
1) Southeast Region
2) Midwest Region
3) Western Pa. Region
Group Photos:
Kennywood
Waldameer
Photos:
Video Slide Show
Slide Show
2009
Coaster Con XXXII
Host Parks:
Silver Dollar City
Worlds of Fun
Dates:
June 21–26, 2009
Weather:
Hot and humid with a few thunderstorms at Worlds of Fun.
Highlights:
Silver Dollar City’s incredibly friendly staff and the overabundance of outstanding food. Legendary night rides in the dark on Worlds of Fun’s Prowler.
PTC Manufacturer’s
(Spirit of ACE Award):
B. Derek Shaw
Logo Contest:
Mike Matscherz
Photo Contest:
1) Wild Thing, Valleyfair, Jon Edwards
2) Diamondback, Kings Island, Ken Carmichael
3) Texas Giant, Six Flags Over Texas
Video Contest:
1) Reminiscing by Jon Edwards
2) Beautiful Noise by Jon Edwards
3) The Circle by Paul Coulombe
Regional Newsletter Contest:
1) Airtime, Rep Jeff Mast
2) The Southern Scream, Rep Robert Ulrich
3) The Queue Line Chronicle, Rep David Lipnicky
Regional Website Contest:
1) South Central Region
2) Western Great Lakes Region
3) Northwest Region
Group Photos:
Silver Dollar City 1
Silver Dollar City 2
Photos:
Slide Show
2008
Coaster Con XXXI
Host Parks:
Six Flags Over Georgia
Wild Adventures
Dates:
June 15–21, 2008
Weather:
Hot and sunny and no rain, perfect for picture taking.
Highlights:
The Southern hospitality, ERT sessions on Mind Bender and Goliath.
PTC Manufacturer’s
(Spirit of ACE Award):
Lee Ann Draud and Nikki Blake
Logo Contest:
Mike Matscherz
Photo Contest:
1) Wicked, Lagoon, Curt Schimmel
2) Judge Roy Scream, Six Flags Over Texas, Jeffrey Seifert
3) Tornado and Dragon, Adventureland, Iowa, Kari Lipnicky
Video Contest:
1) Birthday Party by Paul Coulombe
2) Jon Edwards
3) Jon Edwards
Regional Newsletter Contest:
1) The Rebel Yell, Rep Elizabeth Ringas
2) The Southern Scream, Rep Robert Ulrich
3) The Queue Line Chronicle, Rep David Lipnicky
Regional Website Contest:
1) Western Pennsylvania Region
2) South Central Region
3) New Jersey Region
Group Photo:
Six Flags Over Georgia
Photos:
Slide Show
2007
Coaster Con XXX
Host Parks:
Kings Island
Stricker’s Grove
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
Beech Bend
Dates:
June 17–23, 2007
Weather:
Warm and sunny most of the time. A threat of rain at Holiday World and a steady rain at Beech Bend.
Highlights:
Night time ERT sessions on The Beast, The Voyage, and a final ERT on Kentucky Rumbler after the rain cleared. 532 attendees.
PTC Manufacturer’s
(Spirit of ACE Award):
Tom Halterman
Logo Contest:
Chris Murray
Photo Contest:
1) Hades and Zeus, Mount Olympus Theme and Waterpark, Jon Edwards
2) Wild Thing, Valleyfair, Jon Edwards
3) Tornado and Vortex, Canada's Wonderland, Kitty Wintemute
Video Contest:
1) Jon Edwards
2) Paul Coulombe
3) Jon Edwards
Regional Newsletter Contest (Judge's Choice):
1) (tie) The Southern Scream, Rep Robert Ulrich
1) (tie) The Rebel Yell, Rep Elizabeth Ringas
3) (tie) The New England Dispatch, Rep Peg Batchelder
3) (tie) Dipper Clipper, Rep Jonathan Hymes
Regional Newsletter Contest (Member's Choice):
1) The Southern Scream, Rep Robert Ulrich
2) The New England Dispatch, Rep Peg Batchelder
3) The Queue Line Chronicle, Rep David Lipnicky
Regional Website Contest:
1) South Central Region
2) New England Region
3) Southeast Region
Group Photos:
Kings Island
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari 1
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari 2
Stricker’s Grove
Photos:
Slide Show
2006
Coaster Con XXIX
Host Parks:
Walt Disney World
Old Town
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Dates:
June 18–24, 2006
Weather:
Hot and sunny most of the time.
Highlights:
Our first national event at a Disney Park. Space Mountain ERT with the lights on. ERT on America’s first Diving Coaster at Busch Gardens. Some of the prettiest parks ACE has ever been to for a convention. 364 attendees.
PTC Manufacturer’s
(Spirit of ACE Award):
Bill Linkenheimer III
Logo Contest:
Mike Matscherz - Front, Back
Photo Contest:
1) White Cyclone, Nagashima Spa Land, Kevin Moran
2) California Screamin', Disney's California Adventure, Jonathan Hymes
3) Tornado and Dania Beach Hurricane, Boomers, Dave Jackson
Video Contest:
1) John MacGregor
2) Paul Coulombe
3) Jon Edwards
Regional Newsletter Contest (Judge's Choice):
1) The Southern Scream, Rep Robert Ulrich
2) (tie) The New England Dispatch, Rep Peg Batchelder
2) (tie) The Northern California Dispatch, Rep Steven Wilson
Regional Newsletter Contest (Member's Choice):
1) The New England Dispatch, Rep Peg Batchelder
2) The Southern Scream, Rep Robert Ulrich
3) The Queue Line Chronicle, Rep David Lipnicky
Group Photos:
Walt Disney World
Cypress Gardens
Busch Gardens
Photos:
Slide Show
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