Mid-Atlantic
May 28-30, 2027 Memorial Day Weekend
Registration Opening Date: November 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM (CST)
Registration Deadline for Event Participation: April 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM (CST)
Early Bird Registration Deadline: March 11, 2027 at 11:59 PM (CST)
Hotel Reservation Deadline: April 29, 2027 at 11:59 pm (CST)
Hotel Information: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
2 Convention Drive Altoona, PA 16602
For Mid-Atlantic, all online testing for Bible Bowl, Pearls, and Defender is from April 22 to May 6, 2027 at 11:59pm CST. Group leaders will receive login information for students who are registered to take at least one of the tests, so be sure to have all students wanting to participate in these events registered for them.
Convention
Address
One Convention Center Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602
Lodging
Address
2 Convention Center Dr
Altoona, PA 16602
Hotel Details
We will again have a block of rooms available at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson hotel that is connected to the convention center. This will be beneficial for safety and in the case of inclement weather. Rooms will be $120 per night. This rate is good for May 28 and 29, 2027. To book, click the link below or call the hotel at 814-312-1800 and ask for the Lads to Leaders rate.
Click here to reserve your rooms!
Area Restaurants:
Below is a listing of several restaurants within the area of the Convention Center/Hotel. This list not exhaustive.
Sit-Down
Outback
Plaza Aztecca
Kings
Eat-n-Park
Denny’s
Applebees
Cracker Barrel
Red Robin
Hoss’s
Longhorn Steak
Marzoni’s
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
KFC
Taco Bell
Arby’s
Burger King
Others
Dunkin Donuts
The Meadows Ice Cream
Starbucks