We have a lot planned for you over the next few days! Please read this agenda for important information about your stay, including where hosted events will be held and when buses depart.
Questions?
If you have any questions during your stay, please stop by the Republic Services Hospitality Area in the foyer where you picked up your gifts. ROAD-EO staff will be available to answer your questions and help you with any issues.
For hotel and flight questions, email Republic Services Travel Headquarters at GMCROADEO@travelhq.com or call 800-782-1352, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. AZ Time.
Wild Horse Pass Hotel Credit Instructions
The Wild Horse Pass Hotel credit is intended to cover any meals or snacks you wish to enjoy at non-hosted events or in-room charges you incur during your stay. To charge a meal to your hotel room, simply inform the server at the hotel restaurant that you would like to “charge this to my room” and provide them with your room number.
Wild Horse Pass Hotel credit amount: $225
Plan on using the hotel credit for the following meals:
- Sunday morning and afternoon – Snack or lunch, depending on what time you arrive
- Monday afternoon – Lunch at leisure for guests (Finalists will attend a hosted lunch while at practice)
- Monday night – Dinner at leisure for Finalists and guests
- Wednesday – Snack or lunch, depending on what time you depart (breakfast is provided)
Wild Horse Pass Hotel Restaurants
- Prime Steak House
Rising 150 feet over the desert landscape, Prime is located on the 11th floor, complete with stunning views of the Estrella Mountains and breathtaking Arizona sunsets. Enjoy perfectly prepared steaks with touches of French culinary influence. Open Sunday – Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Reservations are suggested and can be made online or by calling (520) 796-1972.
- Ling & Louie’s
Chefs use traditional Asian cooking techniques and ingredients to create bold flavors that appeal to all tastes. Open Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Ling & Louie’s does not accept reservations.
- FullHouse Café
Features breakfast and indulgent pastries and pies. Open daily, 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Aroma Coffee & Pasticceria
Serving brewed and spirited coffees, pastries, gelato and sorbets. Open daily, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Food Court
Fat Burger is open Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Rizzo’s Pizza is open daily, 11 a.m. – 6 a.m.
- Upper Deck Kitchen & Bar
Enjoy mouthwatering Clubhouse Wings, Primetime Burgers, and a variety of sandwiches while cheering on your favorite teams on the big screens. Open Sunday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Monday, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.
Activities
- Resort Pools
Wild Horse Pass features two pool experiences with the Oasis and Serenity pools (pools are heated). Food and beverage service available.
- Topgolf Swing Suites
The Upper Deck Kitchen & Bar offers two Topgolf Swing Suites.
- Fitness Center
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Casino
Adjoined to the hotel is a 100,000 sq. ft. Vegas-style casino. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Note that your Wild Horse Pass Hotel credit is for food and beverage purchases only and cannot be used for casino play.
- AJI Spa & Salon
Located a short 5-minute shuttle ride away. For reservations, call 602.385.5759. Note that your Wild Horse Pass Hotel credit cannot be used at the spa.
- Phoenix Premium Outlets
Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
Agenda
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Welcome Reception
Enjoy dinner and music as we welcome you to Phoenix!
Attire: Casual (you may want to bring a light jacket or sweater), name badge required
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Poolside (weather permitting)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Breakfast and Running Order Reveal
We will announce the running order of the 2025 ROAD-EO National Championship and all Finalists will receive their custom ROAD-EO jersey and hat!
Attire: Casual, name badge required.
- 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
- Location: Acacia Ballroom
Practice and Hosted Lunch for Finalists
Following breakfast, the Finalists will depart the hotel in three groups. Your group number is on the back of your name badge.
Attire for Finalists: Work boots, jeans or shorts, t-shirt, hat, and sunglasses (if desired), name badge required. Do not wear your ROAD-EO jersey or hat at practice.
GROUP 1: NORTHWEST, WEST, SOUTHWEST, HEARTLAND, SOUTH, PACIFIC, CENTRAL DRIVERS AND OPERATORS
- 8:45 a.m. – Noon │ Course Preview and Practice Run
- 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. │ Hosted Lunch with Republic Services Executive Team*
- Location: Buses will depart from the lobby entrance at 8:45 a.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for boarding.
GROUP 2: MIDWEST, SOUTHEAST, MID-ATLANTIC, NORTHEAST, GREAT LAKES, GULF, ATLANTIC DRIVERS AND OPERATORS
- 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. │ Hosted Lunch with Republic Services Executive Team*
- 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. │ Course Preview and Practice Run
- Location: Buses will depart from the lobby entrance at Noon. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for boarding.
GROUP 3: ALL COLLECTION AND POST COLLECTION TECHNICIANS
- 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. │ Hosted Lunch with Republic Services Executive Team*
- 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. │ Truck and Heavy Equipment Preview
- Location: Buses will depart from the lobby entrance at Noon. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for boarding.
*Note to Finalists: The Republic Services’ Executive Team will be at today’s hosted lunch. They are looking forward to congratulating you in person! Please see the last page of this agenda to familiarize yourself with the Executive Team members.
Note to Guests: While the Finalists are at lunch and practice today, you have some free time to lounge by the pool, enjoy the resort restaurants or explore the nearby outlet mall. Please use your hotel credit for today’s lunch by charging your meal to your room number.
Monday Night Dinner is at Leisure
The night is yours to enjoy the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino. Please use your hotel credit for tonight’s dinner by charging your meal to your room number.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Breakfast
Fuel up for the ROAD-EO at this morning’s buffet breakfast.
- 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
- Location: Acacia Ballroom
There won’t be a lot of time between breakfast and loading the buses to depart for the ROAD-EO. We recommend wearing your ROAD-EO attire to breakfast so that you don’t have to go back to your room to change.
Attire for Finalists: ROAD-EO jersey & hat, work boots, uniform pants or shorts, sunglasses (if desired), name badge required.
Attire for Guests: Casual (feel free to wear your ROAD-EO shirt!), comfortable walking shoes are recommended, name badge required.
ROAD-EO National Championship!
This is what we’ve all been waiting for! Have fun and enjoy the competition. Complimentary food and beverages will be available all day at the event. There will also be lots of giveaways and prize drawings for all attendees.
- 7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Buses depart from the lobby entrance at 7:45 a.m. sharp. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for boarding.
Buses will depart the ROAD-EO immediately following the competition. You are not allowed to leave the event early.
We encourage your team, family and friends back home to follow the ROAD-EO as it happens. Connect with us:
- Visit Republic’s Facebook page for live interviews
- Visit BlueNationOnline.com for photos and videos
- Also, share your experience using #RSROADEO25
ROAD-EO Awards Dinner and Celebration
It’s time to celebrate with dinner, entertainment and the announcement of our 2025 ROAD-EO National Championship winners!
Attire: Casual (you may want to bring a sweater or light jacket; dinner will be indoors followed by an outdoor reception), name badge required.
- 5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Location: Meet in the Acacia Ballroom at 5:00 for departure.
Buses will be departing the Sheraton Grand starting at 8:30 p.m. on a continuous loop. Please note that the last bus will depart at 10:30 p.m. Buses will be located where you were dropped off earlier this evening.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Farewell Breakfast
Attire: Casual, name badge required
- 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- Location: Acacia Ballroom
Depart for Home
- We will provide transportation from the hotel to the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Your hotel departure time will be determined based on your return flight home. We will provide a departure schedule during your stay.
- Location: Buses depart from the lobby entrance.