WE RIDE AGAIN!
Join us at the best lil' pinball event in Texas!
Hang on to your hats, friends: Belles & Chimes San Antonio is back to host the best lil’ pinball event in Texas! The Southwestern Belle Pinball Rodeo (SBPR) is a three-day pinball extravaganza in the Alamo City! The event is open to women and female-identifying players and will include five (5) IFPA sanctioned tournaments played across a bank of 30+ machines. Join the best players from the Lone Star State to celebrate women in pinball, compete for WPPRs, cash prizes, and more loot than you can shake a stick at!
2025 EVENT DATES: Friday, January 31 - Sunday, February 2
This event is brought to you by What’s Brewing? San Antonio Coffee Roasters, MJM Amusements, Bestest Boy Amusements, and other amazing sponsors.
Rundown on the Rodeo
Event Overview
Event Registration & Tournaments
Event Registration & Tournaments
Learn all about the best lil' pinball event in Texas!
Event Registration & Tournaments
Event Registration & Tournaments
Event Registration & Tournaments
Find out more about how to get tickets to the big event and specifics on the tourneys!
Accommodations
Event Registration & Tournaments
Sponsors & Sponsorships
Find out more about where you can hang your hat rodeo weekend!
Sponsors & Sponsorships
Event Registration & Tournaments
Sponsors & Sponsorships
Check out our amazing sponsors and find out how you or your organization can get involved!
Travel to San Antonio
Event & Venue Policies
Travel to San Antonio
This way for info on hitchin' your wagon and moseying on down to the rodeo.
Dining Options
Event & Venue Policies
Travel to San Antonio
Need to wet your whistle or hop on the chuck wagon? We aint no stranger to good eatin'!
Attractions
Event & Venue Policies
Event & Venue Policies
Come for the rodeo, stay for the sights! Take some time to check out our fair city!
Event & Venue Policies
Event & Venue Policies
Event & Venue Policies
Here's the 411 on the law in these parts, pilgrim.
The Fine Print
2024 Rodeo Recap
The Fine Print
Terms and conditions for you fancy ol' lawyer types.
2024 Rodeo Recap
2024 Rodeo Recap
2024 Rodeo Recap
Take a gander at the fun we had last year - our inaugural event!
Registration & Tournament Schedule
Tickets
Event tickets go on sale on October 30th at 10:00 AM! We are currently limited to 72 players and anticipate a sold out event. Click below to secure your tickets!
Fees
There is a single fee to participate in the event and play in all 5 tournaments. The fee is the same regardless of the number of tournaments you choose to participate in. All games will be set to free-play.
- If paid before December 1, 2024 - event fee is $102
- If paid after December 30, 2024 - event fee is $135
- If paid after January 15, 2024 - event fee is $155
- If paid at the door, event fee is $175
Once registered, you must remit payment. Payment must be received within two weeks of registering. We accept Venmo and Paypal. Failure to pay the entry fee within the two week timeframe may result in a player's removal from the registered player list. If this occurs players will either need to obtain another ticket (if available) or join the waitlist.
Ticketed Players and Wait List
Click button to view list of ticketed players. Waitlist is TBD.
Tournament List
Five IFPA sanctioned tournaments will take place rodeo weekend! Click on the links below to view tournament details on the IFPA website.
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN: Best Game/Classic Tournament + Finals
TEXAS TWO-STEP: Matchplay + Amazing Race Finals
RODEO ROUNDUP: Main Matchplay Tournament + Finals
HOEDOWN THROWDOWN: Target Matchplay Tournament + Party
Games List
Tournament games will be provided by What's Brewing?, MJM Amusements, Best Boy Amusements, and private collections.
Open Call for Sponsors!
Sponsorship
Sponsors make events of this scale possible. It is our hope to continue to make the SBPR a recurring event to encourage women’s pinball events and foster a sense of community among competitive female and female-identifying players. Texas has the second-largest number of players and the largest number of women's tournament events in the world. The SBPR is an excellent opportunity to show your support for women’s pinball on a regional stage.
We are seeking your support to deliver a world-class experience to these amazing pinball players. Your sponsorship helps to support the following:
- Venue rental
- Machine rental
- Insurance
- Prizes (monetary and tangible)
- Printed materials
- Deliveries and setups
- Streaming and media costs
- Promotional ads and materials
- Shirts
- Player swag
- Snacks
Sponsorship donations can be cash or physical merchandise at tier value.
All sponsorship payments must be completed by December 15, 2024.
All physical sponsorship donations (swag, prizes, etc.) must be received by December 31, 2024.
How to become a sponsor:
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Here’s how!
- Browse the sponsorship tiers above to identify the level of support your organization can provide
- Please contact our Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator Destiny Moreno at bcsatxpinball@gmail.com to discuss next steps!
Sponsorship Tiers
Platinum ($2000+):
- Exclusive tier to event sponsors What's Brewing, MJM Amusements, and Bestest Boy Amusements
- Prominent logo and name recognition on all event signage and printed media
- Logo featured prominently on all streaming and social media posts
- Mentions during all promotions and announcements
- All benefits of Diamond, Gold and Silver tiers included
Diamond (Up to $1999):
- Dedicated advertisements featured on stream
- Logo displayed on all printed materials, official shirts, and signage
- Kudos and thank you posts via our popular social media pages (Instagram/Facebook)
- All benefits of Gold and Silver tiers
Gold (Up to $550)
- Logo featured on stream
- Logo featured on website
- Official Southwestern Belles Shirt
- All benefits of Silver tier
Silver (Up to $300):
- Logo featured on website
- Mention at the opening and closing/awards
Platinum Level Sponsors
Diamond Level Sponsors
Gold Level Sponsors
Silver Level Sponsors
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Travel
Travel to San Antonio
San Antonio is easy to get to as both IH-35 and IH-10 cross through the city. If you plan to explore San Antonio outside of downtown, we would recommend renting a car. Also, reach out to your Belles community and think about car pooling or sharing resources.
Airport:
The San Antonio International Airport is a 10 minute drive from The Westin San Antonio North. Note: Some people choose to fly into Austin as it is a 90-minute trip and Austin can sometimes be cheaper to fly into. However, you would need to arrange your own transportation by car or bus to San Antonio.
Bus:
Dining Options
We like to eat in the Alamo City! There are many dining options located around the venue. San Antonio has a casual vibe: very few places have a dress code and most accept shorts and sandals. We recommend calling or visiting a website to confirm hours, availability, etc. before dining.
San Antonio has several food delivery services including DoorDash, Uber Eats and GrubHub.
In Hotel
Walking Distance (5-10 min)
IHOP (Breakfast/Brunch)
First Watch (Breakfast/Brunch)
Goomba’s Pizzeria (Pizza)
Wasabi (Japanese)
Sushi Zushi (Japanese)
Jason’s Deli (Deli)
Surfing Crab (Cajun)
Short Drive (Under 10 mins)
Pasha (Mediterranean)
Chester’s (Hamburgers)
Alamo Cafe (Tex-Mex)
Mama Margies (Mexican)
Pappasito's Cantina (Mexican)
McDonald’s (Hamburgers)
Denny’s (Breakfast/Brunch)
HEB (Groceries)
Pappadeaux (Seafood)
Taco Palenque (Mexican)
Gino’s Deli Stop and Buy (Deli)
Snooze (Breakfast/Brunch)
Magnolia Pancake Haus (Breakfast/Brunch)
La Panaderia - La Cantera Heights Location - (Mexican + Pastries)
Mi Familia at the Rim (Mi Tierra) - Mexican
Longer Drive (Over 15 minutes but worth it!)
Boudro’s On The Riverwalk - Nice Riverwalk restaurant (may need reservations for dinner)
Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia - Mexican restaurant & Bakery in Market Square
Thai Lucky - Thai & Sushi
Ming’s - Chinese
Pete’s Tako House - Tex Mex breakfast and breakfast tacos
Pinkerton’s Barbecue - Nice Texas BBQ spot near the Frost Tower
The Esquire Tavern - One of our faves! Longest bar this side of the Pecos!
The Friendly Spot Ice House - Great place for a beer
La Tuna Icehouse & Grill - Great food and drinks
PharmTable - Local farm to table restaurant that has vegetarian/vegan options
Hot Joy - Another favorite, asian fusion
Chris Madrid’s - Burgers
Battalion - Italian
Bars under 15 mins
Attractions
Things to See and Do
There is so much to do in Texas’ most popular tourist destination! If you have some free time or are bringing some friends who aren't playing pinball (sad!), here are some great attractions to visit:
- The Alamo - THE LEGEND! A definite must visit for Texans and non-Texans alike!
- The San Antonio Riverwalk - In the heart of downtown, the Riverwalk is a beautiful site for visitors. There are many bars and restaurants along the walk. We’d recommend a Barge Tour!
- El Mercado/Market Square: Shop for beautiful and unique gifts in the shopping area. It is also home to dozens of shops and several restaurants, making it one of the largest Mexican markets north of the Mexico border.
- The San Antonio Missions National Park: The only world heritage site in the USA. This collection of missions is a unique view into the history of San Antonio. Mission San Jose is the largest and worth a visit. Many people bike the mission trail for fun as well.
- San Antonio Zoo: Visit our beautiful world-class zoo! It is only a fifteen minute drive from the venue.
- McNay Art Museum: The first modern art museum in Texas. The grounds and sculpture garden are worth the trip alone, but there is also the diverse and wonderful art collection for visitors to take in.
- The Pearl: A beautiful upscale shopping/dining district located a short five minute drive north of downtown.
Pinball:
- Whats Brewing? - Our clubhouse and the largest public collection in San Antonio. They also serve amazing coffee!
- PinStack - Bowling, arcades and more!
- Hamby’s - Burger joint with several classic pinball machines
- Slackers (North St. Mary’s) - Dive bar with 4-5 modern titles
Event Policies
Participation
Participation in the event is limited to women and female identifying players of all ages and skill levels. Players must be old enough to play unaided.
Player conduct
All players are expected to adhere to the PAPA/IFPA competition rules and play in a courteous manner. We will be using the PAPA/IFPA card system of yellow and red to give any penalties to players. Unsporting conduct will not be tolerated by any player. Tournament Directors reserve the right to eject any player from the venue without a refund. Safety is our number one priority. Please see Section III paragraph 1 in the link above for more details.
Access to venue
Access to the venue space is limited to registrants and designated volunteers only. Non-registered adults will not be permitted to enter the event space at any time. Non-registered children under 10 years of age may attend, however they must not interfere with tournament play. We ask that parents take disruptive children to the lobby.
Zero Tolerance
Do not spoil the good vibes, pilgrim! We expect all participants, win or lose, to show respect and support for others, treat the pinball machines with respect, have a good attitude, and maintain personal space. Failure to abide by these policies may result in us sending you packin’ on the horse you rode in on (read: we will throw you out without a refund!) Also, anyone in violation of the hotel’s policies will be asked to leave without a refund.
Venue Policies
Venue Location
The event will be held in the La Joya Ballroom at The Westin San Antonio North.
Outside food and beverage
Participants are allowed to bring in their own individual food and beverages into the event space. While in the event space, the venue prohibits any catering or large group orders not placed through the hotel. The venue provides food and beverage options for purchase onsite. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the hotel bar open daily from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The venue has an onsite restaurant and Starbucks open daily for breakfast and lunch.
Please see the dining section of this document for more options on food and drinks.
Smoking and vaping
Smoking and vaping indoors is strictly prohibited at all times. Violation of this policy may result in an ejection from the event without a warning or a refund.
Accessibility
The Westin San Antonio North is an ADA compliant facility. For more information on accessibility and features, please contact the hotel directly and speak with the front desk.
Parking
FREE! Onsite parking is complimentary for players attending the event, regardless of if they plan to stay at the hotel.
Venue map
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The Fine Print
Terms & Conditions
The SBPR and its organizers are NOT RESPONSIBLE for loss of products or machines due to theft, damage, misuse, or Acts of God and/or Nature. It is Exhibitor’s/Collector’s responsibility to transport display item(s) or game(s) to and from the SBPR event space.
Merchandise Cancellation/Refund Policy
Merchandise purchases are non-refundable, but can be exchanged for a different size/color, subject to availability.
Sponsor & Advertisement Cancellation/Refund Policy
Sponsorships, web links on the SBPR home page or alamocitypinball.com and program ads are non-refundable.
Event Ticket Refund/No Show Policy
Event tickets are refundable until the cutoff dates listed below. SBPR may also issue refunds at their discretion, provided a wait-listed player can replace her and according to the graduated refund schedule. Event entry is non-transferable. No-shows for the event and/or tournaments are non-refundable.
Event/Tournament Cancellation
SBPR is a “rain or shine” event. In the unlikely circumstance that the SBPR is forced to cancel due to Acts of God, Government Action or any other reason out of our control, no payments will be refunded, and no credit will be applied toward any future events.
Recording Notice
All persons participating in the SBPR consent to the use of their photograph, image, voice and likeness in the event, and in promotion thereof, in any and all media (including without limitation, all television rights, and all allied, ancillary, subsidiary and incidental rights), throughout the universe, in perpetuity, without remuneration.
Refund Policy
- October 30 - December 1, 2024: Full refund
- December 1 - December 30, 2024: 50% refund
- January 1, 2025 - Beyond: No refunds issued beyond this point.