Host City &
Hotel info
Hoover, Alabama
Meet our Host City: Hoover, Alabama
Located near the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the City of Hoover, Alabama was incorporated in 1967 by William H. Hoover, a local insurance company owner. What started out as a sleepy, suburban town is today regarded as an economic engine for the state.
Hoover is the sixth largest city in Alabama with a population of almost 93,000 people and it continues to grow. It is a part of the seven-county Birmingham-Hoover Metro, a mid-sized market that is home to multiple colleges and universities, distinct and varied industry sectors and a population base that represents many cultures and traditions.
Hoover is a highly educated and diverse community that offers an excellent workforce and an excellent quality of life for citizens. Nearly 60% of our citizens over the age of 25 hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, and over 50 foreign languages are spoken in our city. As a result, our community produces and attracts a significant talent pipeline.
Over 47,000 people commute to Hoover each day for work from across the metro region and beyond. They work at significant companies like Regions Financial Corporation, BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, AT&T, which have headquarters or large operations in the city. Hoover is also home to hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses.
When it comes to having fun, Hoover has lots of variety to offer. The city has over 20 parks. You can find restaurants offering international cuisine within just a few blocks of one another. There are numerous entertainment venues featuring everything from comedy to live music. And there is shopping galore, including the Riverchase Galleria—one of the largest shopping malls in the southeast region.
In 2021, Hoover was named “The Best Place to Live in Alabama.” We believe it doesn’t take long to find out why that’s true.
Learn More About Hoover and the surrounding area!
Do you have a break in your competition schedule? Extending your stay? Get out and explore!
Hotel Information
Group block: 2024 THE HARTFORD Nationals conducted by Move United
Hotel Name: Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel
Hotel description:
Connected to the Riverchase Galleria Mall, the Hyatt Regency Birmingham is a chic, upscale hotel in the heart of Hoover, Alabama. This former Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham, AL blends traditional Southern hospitality with all the modern conveniences of home. Guests will enjoy our state-of-the-art StayFitTM Gym.
Hotel Address: 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, AL 35244
Hotel direct website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/alabama/hyatt-regency-birmingham-the-wynfrey-hotel/bhmhr
Discounted nightly room rate: $135 + tax
Room rate includes:
- Daily hot breakfast buffet for all individuals in the room block from Sunday, July 9 through Saturday, July 18th
- Complementary high-speed internet
- In room amenities: mini refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer, ironing board, in-room safe, iHome stereo with Apple docking station
Discounted room block is open through July 1 or sell out. Book your room today at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/BHMHR/G-7MOU or call contact Jeanna McNair at 205-444-5726 or jeanna.mcnair@hyatt.com for booking rooms of 10 or more.
Note: ADA rooms are available on a first come first serve basis. Please note all non-ADA rooms have showers and not tubs. Please bring your own travel shower chair if possible. Move United and The Lakeshore are working on having shower chairs on site to borrow, however, it is best to plan to bring your own.
Parking:
- Self Parking: $14 per day
- Valet Parking: $20 per DAY
- Mall Parking Lot: FREE
Cancellation policy:
- On July 1, 2024, one (1) night’s stay will be charged to the card on file for all rooms reserved. For any rooms booked between June 25 and July 1, one night’s stay payment will be collected and is not refundable.
- Any room nights cancelled or altered after July 1, 2024 should follow hotel policy for cancellation. Guest Room Reservations must be cancelled by 4pm CST 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid further penalty.
Contacts
Local Sponsorship Info
Kelly Peoples, City of Hoover
kelly.peoples@hooveralabama.gov
Registration
Nina Cutro-Kelly, Competition Manager
518-334-0090, ncutrokelly@moveunitedsport.org
Eligibility and Sports-Specific Info
Jessie Cloy, Competition Manager
240-268-5380, jcloy@moveunitedsport.org
National Sponsorship Info
Dave Simonson, Development Director
301-217-9837, dsimonson@moveunitedsport.org
Media Relations
Shuan Butcher, Communications Manager
240-268-2180, sbutcher@moveunitedsport.org
Volunteer Oversight
Amy Belcher
amybel@lakeshore.org
