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    • July 08, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • July 09, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • St Gregory's Episcopal Church
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    2025 2nd Annual California Bus Association Dennis Easley Memorial
    Driver Skills Competition

    July 8 - 9, 2025

    On the grounds of
    St Gregory's Episcopal Church
    Long Beach, CA

    CBA is proud to host our second annual Dennis Easley Memorial Driver Skills Competition, to  which we invite CBA member motorcoach drivers from throughout California to join us, test their skills and earn recognition and an opportunity to compete in the 2026 UMA International Driver's Competition.

    Facilitated by Mark L Szyperski of On Your Mark Transportation, LLC, this MEMBERS-ONLY competition is an excellent primer for drivers hoping to compete at the 2026 International Driver's Competition at UMA EXPO. Thank you, Mark, for this generous sponsorship of your time and expertise!

    PLUS! Competitors in the Dennis Easley Memorial Driver Skills Competition will also earn extra award points if they are nominated for CBA's Driver of the Year Award.

    Pricing:

    Competing Drivers: $150
    Observers: $100

    COMPETITION AGENDA

    Tuesday, July 8

    Breakfast at hotel at your leisure
    1:30 p.m. Depart for St. Gregory's Episcopal Church for competitor check-in
    2:00 p.m. Competing Drivers check in at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
    3:00 p.m. Welcome, Overview and Written Test
    6:00 p.m. Sponsored Dinner

    Wednesday, July 9

    Breakfast at hotel at your leisure
    8:00 a.m. Depart for St Gregory's Episcopal Church
    8:30 a.m. Walk-through of course
    9:00 a.m. Competition Begins!
    12:30 p.m. Lunch & Presentation
    2:00 p.m. Awards & Photos
    3:00 p.m. Event Concludes

    Please note: This agenda is fluid as we wait for final commitments from speakers and participants.

    RECOMMENDED HOTELS

    The CBA suggests the following area hotels.

    Please note: The CBA did not commit to room blocks. Pricing shown is an estimated average, not including taxes and fees, based on feedback by each facility.

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Beach Airport - 3771 N Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808 - 562-425-0010 - Pricing estimated at $223 per night plus applicable taxes and fees. Breakfast is included with your stay.

    Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport - 3771 N Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808 - 562-425-0012 - Pricing estimated at $227 per night plus applicable taxes and fees. Breakfast is included with your stay.

    Courtyard Long Beach Airport - 3841 N Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808 - 562-429-5803 - Pricing estimated at $239 per night plus applicable taxes and fees. Breakfast is available at an additional cost.

    Cancellation Policy:

    Cancellations are not available for this event. You may, however, send a substitute driver from within your organization if your original registered driver is unable to attend.

    Waiver of Liability:

    By registering for the California Bus Association’s (“CBA”) 2025 Bus Roadeo, Registrant hereby irrevocably releases CBA, its staff, directors, presenters, employees, hosts, and any other individuals or entities associated with CBA, from any and all liability related to, or arising from, Registrant’s attendance and participation in the event, the information provide therein, changes to its schedule, and hospitality services (e.g. lodging, food and transportation) incidental to the event, including, but not be limited to, any and claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, death, costs, expenses, and charges. Registrant voluntarily and knowingly assumes all risks related to, or arising from, the event.


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