When is the 2022 West Coast Trungkar?
West Coast Trungkar shall be organized from July 01-03, 2022 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Who is hosting the West Coast Trungkar this year?
Tibetan Association of Northern California (TANC) is hosting the West Coast Trungkar this year.
Where can I buy tickets?
- Visit ticketleap.com at https://westcoasttrungkar.ticketleap.com/
- Buy tickets from your local Tibetan Associations
- Contact Tibetan Association of Northern California (TANC) at 5200 Dalai Lama Ave,
Richmond, CA, 94804 via info-westcoast@tanc.org
- If you are in town then do come and visit us at TANC and get your tickets directly from us.
What is the cost of the tickets?
- One-day entry ticket costs US$75
- Three-day package ticket costs US$150 in total
- Entry is free for children 10 and younger, and seniors 75 and above
*Ticket purchasers who use the website will be subject to online ticket processing fee, additional to the one-day rate of $75 and three-day rate of $150. Ticket purchasers who prefer to avoid fees and pay the flat rate are encouraged to contact their local Tibetan Community Organizers for in-person sales.
Do we have to buy tickets for the whole three-day event?
Yes, you do need tickets for all the events. If you wish to go only for one or two days, you have to buy individual tickets for $75 each day. No partial day tickets will be available and no exceptions will be made.
What will the ticket grant me?
Entry to all the events are free provided if you produce the ticket at the entrance. Entry to evening concerts and dance parties for the whole three days are free as well. Additionally, three lunches as well as three dinners are included if a three-day ticket is bought. Or else one day pass is good only for that particular day and it is non-transferable nor can it be used for some other days.
Food will be served at all venues. Lunch will be served from 1 - 2 PM at Tibetan Association of Northern California (TANC), DeAnza High School, and Pinole Middle School. Dinner will be served only at Richmond Civic Center.
Will I have access to all basketball and soccer games If I have a West Coast Trungkar ticket?
Access to all basketball and soccer games are included for each day you have a valid ticket, except for the final GCM match. The final GCM match will have a nominal entry fee with all proceeds going to the Tibetan National Sports Association for the operational cost in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Where will the Debate and Elocution take place?
Debate and Elocution will take place at DeAnza High School in the cafeteria from 10 AM - 12 PM on Saturday, July 2nd.
Where will the cultural competition take place?
Cultural competition will be held at Richmond Civic Center on Sunday, July 3rd starting 6 PM.
For cultural dance competitions: contact Dhondup Tsering via email: culture-westcoast@tanc.org. For debate and elocution: contact Tseten Phuntsok via email: academics-westcoast@tanc.org.
Sports
Where will the sports competitions be organized?
De Anza High School shall be the venue for all the sports competitions.
There will be Basketball and Soccer matches every day from July 01 - 03, 2022. Finals will be played on the last day of the West Coast Trungkar. There are two indoor basketball courts and two outdoor soccer fields within the perimeter of the school.
Who do we contact for team registration for Basketball and Soccer?
Please contact Namgyal Tenzin via email sports-westcoast@tanc.org.
What is the deadline for team registration?
The last date for team registration is April 15, 2022. Please do ensure that you register before the due date so that your team is enlisted for the tournament.
Register for soccer teams:
Registration fee of $1200.
What is the link to the Women's basketball team registration form?
https://forms.gle/8tpPcre8BjKeoB4D7
There is a registration fee of $300.
What is the link to the Men's basketball team registration form?
https://forms.gle/EZ8rU8j6X2zzob3s7
There is a registration fee of $400.
Will there be any sports competitions for children?
Yes, Youth under 14 boys and girls soccer and basketball teams will be coordinated by local Tibetan Associations. Please contact Namgyal Tenzin.
Accommodation
Will there be accommodation provided?
Like all other West Coast Trungkar that preceded before us, we do not have a luxury to provide accommodations to the participants. However, we are happy to announce that we are working closely with local hotels to provide discounted rates to anyone with a valid entry ticket to 2022 West Coast Trungkar. The last day to book using these special rates is Friday, June 10, 2022.
Please visit "Accommodation" tab under West Coast Trungkar for more information.
