Join us for the first annual Senior Flight Instructor Invitational hosted by the Curt Kriedeman Foundation!
February 25-26, 2022
Spruce Creek Country Club, Port Orange, FL 32128
For more information please email info@ckfscholarship.org
Schedule of Events:
Friday, February 25 2022:
3:30pm - Who was Curt Kriedeman?
4:00pm - Social/Sign-in opens (appetizers and cash bar)
5:00pm - Pairings announcement
6:00pm - Country Club closes for CKF and After party at Dan’s hangar will commence.
Saturday, February 26 2022:
10:45am - Pro Shop Opens*
11:45am - Rules Announcement/Starting Hole Announcement
12:00pm - Shotgun Start
4:30pm - Drinks in clubhouse
5:00pm - Putting contest final
5:30pm - Awards Banquet
7:00pm - See you next year!
*50/50 Raffle, Putting Competition, Cart distribution, box lunch, driving range open for warm-up
Ground Transportation:
We recommend renting a car during your stay. While Uber and Lyft are present in Port Orange, wait times are often longer than they are in larger cities.
Airports:
There are 3 airport options for travel to Port Orange.
DAB – Daytona Beach International Airport (10 miles) – Most flights are serviced by American or Delta and connect through Charlotte or Atlanta.
SFB – Orlando Sanford International Airport (30 miles) – If you fly on Allegiant or Sun Country, this is a great option.
MCO – Orlando International Airport (60 miles) – all major airlines fly to this airport as well as many other airlines.
Accommodations:
Port Orange is a popular destination in February. We recommend booking early!
All events will be held within the Spruce Creek Fly-In community. If you are lucky, you might find a place on VRBO or Airbnb inside the fly-in. Lucky is the key word. There are many hotels in the city of Port Orange and surrounding areas including Daytona Beach (15 miles). Country Inn and La Quinta are the closest hotels to the Spruce Creek Fly-In.
Hotels:
Country Inn and Suites by Radisson Port Orange (4 miles) – We have secured a special rate of $159 + tax per night. You can call them 386-760-0101 and ask for the “Spruce Creek Country Club” rates. This nice hotel has a pool and is about 15 minutes from the beach.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Port Orange (4 miles) – They did not respond to multiple requests for a group rate, but it is close to the Fly-In and about 15 minutes from the beach.
Beach accommodations:
Bahama House ( 12 miles) - This boutique hotel is on the beach in Daytona and is about a 25 minute drive. Rates $140 and up include ocean view room with a kitchenette, continental breakfast, daily cocktail hour and free parking. Call the hotel directly 1-800-571-2001 and ask for the special rate for the “Curt Kriedeman Scholarship Tournament”.
New Smyrna (14 miles) - If you would like to make a beach trip out of the weekend, we recommend the New Smyrna Beach area. NSB has an old Florida vibe. You’ll find surfers, boutique shops and top rated restaurants. There are hotels, VRBOs/Airbnbs along popular Flaglar Avenue which is about a 25 minute drive from the Fly-In.
Things to Do:
Here are a few ideas for those non-golfers or guests enjoying a long weekend.
Within Spruce Creek Fly-In:
** Airplanes have the right of way! Cars, golf carts and pedestrians must yield to airplanes. **
Hit a bucket of balls or hit the gym and afterwards, enjoy the restaurant/bar at the Spruce Creek Country Club
Enjoy a bite to eat at the Downwind Café and watch the planes go by or grab a drink at the bar and listen to aviators tell stories.
See what’s for sale at Spruce Creek Fly-In Realty. Say hi to Pat, Lenny, Dave, Matt or Karen.
Get a massage or facial from Peggy at Luminere Esthetics and Wellness. 386-410-9762
Get your hair or waxing done at The Runway Salon. 386-322-9090 *book ahead due to limited availability*
Within 5 miles of Spruce Creek Fly-In:
Enjoy the Spa at Venetian Bay.
Grab lunch and do some window shopping at the Pavilion.
Get a manicure or pedicure by Jason at the Aqua Nail Spa next to Kohl’s and Publix.
Explore the Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens.
More than 5 miles of Spruce Creek Fly-In:
Climb to the top of the Ponce de Leon Lighthouse and visit the museum.
Check out the famous Daytona Beach Boardwalk and the World’s Most Famous Beach.
Get a behind the scene tour of the Daytona International Speedway.
Window shop along Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach.