3rd Annual Hawks Convention

Is anyone planning to attend the convention?  I'm planning to go with my step-dad and sister and thought maybe some of us could meet up at some point for a drink or something and say hello.

I went last year and had a really nice time.  I thought the forums were the best part.  The Hawks haven't released many details yet, but I know they've changed the autograph session specifics a bit, which I think is a good thing, considering how awful it was last year.  (If you weren't there, the lines were RIDICULOUS and very poorly managed.)

Here's what I've found on the Hawks' site so far (yay for copy and paste):

Convention Details

3rd Annual Blackhawks Convention
Friday, July 30 - Sunday, August 1, 2010
720 South Michigan Ave, Chicago IL 60605

Friday, July 30
3 pm-9 pm
*Event Registration opens at 12 pm on Friday, July 30
*Opening Ceremonies: 5 pm

Saturday, July 31
9 am-7 pm
*Blackhawks Bash: 7-10pm

Sunday, August 1
9 am-2 pm

Autograph Information

(I didn't include the hotel guest autograph info - you can find that here.

SCRATCH AND WIN Autograph Stage

Every Convention attendee will be given a Scratch and Win card at event registration in the Northeast Hall.  If you are a lucky winner, visit the Scratch and Win booth located outside the Northeast Hall to find out which autograph time you have WON!  All Scratch and Win Autographs will be located on Stage 5 in the Southwest Hall.  The player assigned to each autograph session will be posted 20 minutes prior to the designated signing time.
Scratch and Win Rules & Regulations

• You MUST have a winning ticket from the SCRATCH AND WIN table (located outside of the Northeast Exhibit Hall in the Lower Level ) to enter the SCRATCH AND WIN autograph line. 
• Each Scratch and Win card guarantees (1) autograph only. 
• Each SCRATCH AND WIN Session will be assigned at the SCRATCH AND WIN TABLE. 
• Scratch & Win winners are encouraged to lineup 20 minutes before their designated signing time.
• If you have any questions, feel free to visit the information booth located in the Lower Level Lobby.

General Autographs – Southeast Hall
**NEW THIS YEAR!**

Through the convention weekend, there are four autograph stages setup in the Southeast Hall. Stages 1 through 4 are open to all convention attendees.  Exact players and locations will be posted in the Convention program that will be available at event check in at the Northeast Hall.

Rules & Regulations
To enable the greatest number of Convention attendees the opportunity to obtain an autograph, the Blackhawks have implemented an autograph wristband policy.
**NEW THIS YEAR!**

• Fans can obtain wristbands for their designated autograph session in the Southeast Hall. 
• A different color wristband will be utilized for each autograph session in the Southeast Hall.
• Fans must have the correct color wristband in order to access the appropriate autograph session
• The number of wristbands distributed for each autograph session will correspond with the number of autographs listed in the program.
• Wristband distribution for future autograph sessions will begin when the line for the previous autograph signing has started.
• Once an attendee receives a wristband, they may not obtain another wristband for an additional autograph session until they have received an autograph from their current signee and a Blackhawks representative has removed their wristband.
• Fans are not permitted to have more than one wristband at one time; those found with more than one wristband at one time will lose all autograph privileges and all wristbands will be removed by a Blackhawks representative. Line Jumping and transferring of wristbands will result in losing all autograph privileges.

So, let me know if anyone's interested in meeting up at some point!