Refunds will be made only upon written request. Please review the Esprit Refund Policy below.
You can preorder and prepay for various items in this section, such as additional meals. You can also indicate your interest in various excursions, but please note that many excursions will have significant additional costs which are not included in your Esprit registration fee. Should you wish, you can also make a monetary donation to Esprit. You'll be asked to confirm your participation when you check in. NOTE that any costs for these items are not included in any scholarship award.
Be a part of Esprit! There are many jobs - some small, some large - that we'd love some help with. If you'd like to help out for an hour or two, please check the areas below. For more details, click
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Help set up for Tuesday evening's Ascot races. Stuff player envelopes, set up counting table etc.
Collect bets and distribute winnings during Tuesday evening's Ascot Races.
Help the Audio Technician set up audio PA gear for dances, Fashion Show, keynote speech etc. Place equipment, help run cables, help with sound checks etc. NOTE - this may involve shared lifting of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Help the Talent Show Coordinator set up and test equipment for Friday night's Talent Show. Load in and load out equipment via elevator, place speakers, run cables, help with testing equipment, sound checks etc. NOTE - this may involve shared lifting of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Assist with the management of the acts and performers on and off the stage during the show, helping with set changes etc. NOTE - this may involve shared lifting of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Help move sound equipment (speakers, cables, mixer etc.) from The Elks Ballroom to the Olympic Room in the Red Lion. This involves dismantling equipment, loading it into vehicles at the Elks, unloading it at the Red Lion, moving it upstairs and helping with setup. The time is limited for this task. NOTE - this will involve shared lifting of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
You can provide a photograph of yourself to be used on your photo ID badge
at Esprit. If you prefer, we can also take your photo when you check in.
We strongly encourage you to send in a photo ahead of time so
that your badge will be ready when you arrive.
Badge photos must meet specific requirements. Please
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Esprit is an event for transgender people to meet, learn and socialize in an atmosphere of mutual respect and consent within the convention, the hotel, its staff and guests, and the community at large. Respectable and respectful attire and behaviour is expected regardless of your choice of gender presentation.
Refunds will be made only upon emailed or written request.
Requests emailed or postmarked on or before 2nd April, 2026 are eligible for a full refund*. Requests emailed or postmarked between 3rd April, 2026 and 8th May, 2026 inclusive are eligible for a 50% refund*. If you cancel after 8th May, 2026, Esprit will credit the lesser of the current price of the full meal package or actual payment against the cost of attendance at Esprit 2027.
Extenuating circumstances will be considered at Esprit's sole discretion.
*Please note: If payment was made via PayPal, the refund will be reduced by any amount not returned to Esprit by PayPal.
I agree to abide by the Esprit Rules of Conduct and attest to the fact that I will be at least 21 years of age upon arrival at Esprit, unless attending as a child of an attendee . If a couple, I attest that we are a couple in a legally recognized relationship or who have been living together (maintaining the same physical residence) continuously for the past 12 months.
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