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You’re invited to join us for the 2005 NIRSA Region VI Conference to be
held in Seattle, the fittest city in the U.S. (“Men’s Fitness” magazine,
1/05). The conference will provide you with a unique northwest experience while
meeting your needs as a professional, student, or associate member. Staff members
from six schools around Washington are combining efforts to plan and organize
the conference.
The regional conference is a great place to meet old friends and
new, network with colleagues, and learn the latest trends and
developments in the field of recreational sports.
Whether you are new to the field or one of the veterans, this
is the place to meet people from all areas of recreation and fitness.
The downtown Seattle location
offers easy access from the freeway and the Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport, and is within walking distance of entertainment and shopping
in the heart of the city. The northwest offers numerous pre-
and post-trip opportunities, and the host committee is eager
to help you enjoy your visit.
Find Your Fit…in the Future of Recreation
ties together the fitness aspect of Seattle, what we do at work
each day, and the future of our profession.
The program committee, with your help, is working on providing
a variety of stimulating and educational sessions. In the true
Region VI tradition, there will also be plenty
of opportunities to relax and enjoy the social aspects of getting together.
Seattle is the place to get fit in November 2005!
The conference will be held
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, conveniently located in downtown Seattle.
The hotel is right off I-5, just 20 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport. You can walk to all the best downtown destinations---the
sparkling waterfront, colorful Pike Place Market, historic Pioneer
Square, theaters, and shopping. All conference sessions will be
in the hotel.
Room
rates:
$119/single (includes continental breakfast)
$129/double (includes continental breakfast)
$20 per each additional person
$25 for rollaway
Room rates are subject to applicable state & local taxes
Parking: $25/day
Airport shuttle: $8.50
Reservations:
Guests must make their own reservations by calling
206-464-1980 or 800-521-2762 by 10/17/2005. Please identify
yourself as a member of the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association
to ensure you receive the special group rate.
All reservations must be guaranteed with a first night room deposit
or guaranteed with a major credit card.
Note: reservations may be made on-line for the conference
period. The conference Group Booking Code is AIN.
Download the 2005
Registration Form.
Please fill out the registration form completely and make checks
payable to the University of Washington. Mail or fax your
registration on or before 10/7/05 to avoid the increase in
registration
fees.
Fax #
206-685-4661
Take the chance to see 3 other Region
VI facilities: Central Washington University (Hard Hat Tour),
Washington State
University, and the University of Idaho and participate in a
Risk Management or Facilities Management Workshop.
How do we get there?
Vans will be available to take Region
VI attendees to the Pullman-Moscow area at the conclusion of
the
Region VI Conference.
There will also transportation available on Wednesday, November
9th, and Thursday, November 10th, to nearby airports (Pullman-Moscow,
Lewiston, Idaho, and Spokane Airport). NOTE: There will be no
return vans to the Seattle Area.
What will be the focus of the workshops?
The Risk Management
track will feature sessions lead by Ian McGregor, developer of
Sports
Risk and founder of McGregor & Associates, and Chris Tapfer,
Emergency Management Coordinator for Washington State University.
The Facilities Management track will provide an in depth look at
preventative maintenance on fitness equipment and replacement.
There will also sessions on coordinating large scale Maintenance/Custodial
Projects (Boiler Replacement, Floor Refinishing, Pool Resurfacing,
etc.).
Cost:
NIRSA Members: Professional Member
= $75, Students = $60.
Non-NIRSA Members: Professional = $100, Students = $85.
Registration includes dinner on Tuesday and lunch on Wednesday.
Accommodations:
Accommodations will be provided at the
Holiday Inn Express for $75 per night. Please make
reservations directly
with the Holiday Inn Express,
(509) 334-4437, mention you are with the Region VI Post-Conference
Workshop.
For further information about the Region
VI Post-Conference Workshop, please contact Sean Greene at (509)
335-2305 or
sgreene@mail.wsu.edu.
Connect
to the Regional Conference Website for registration forms in the
upcoming weeks.
Special weekend rates will be available to conference
attendees through Enterprise-Rent-a-Car. The rates will be available
only at the downtown location (not at the airport) and there
will be a complimentary shuttle from the hotel to the rental
site. Weekend special rentals offer the first 500 miles without
additional charges and are based on a minimum 3 day rental, Friday
through Monday. Sample rate: Compact for $9.99/day
In order to reserve a weekend special, you must send your request
to John Cullen via fax or email, no later than 6:00pm the business
day prior to your arrival in Seattle.
Email to: John.w.cullen@erac.com
Fax to: (425)
558-3251.
Customer number: 45C1120
Enterprise web site: www.enterprise.com
Please download this Region
VI Conference schedule
information.
The tentative schedule will be sessions on Monday, 8:30am-5:00pm;
Tuesday 9:00am-1:00pm, lunch included on both days.
Fun
Facts
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Pre-Conference
Activities
- Tours of the UW campus sports & fitness facilities, including
the Intramural Activities (IMA) Building and the campus
(Sunday—check
the conference registration desk in the hotel lobby for
shuttle times).
- Explore downtown Seattle shops & theaters, Pike
Place Market (home of the famous flying fish), and the
waterfront
- Take a Washington state ferry across Puget Sound
Visit our
neighbors to the north (if you have a car) at Western
Washington University or Vancouver, British Columbia
Road trips: Mt. Rainier (about 3 hour drive), San Juan Islands
(2
hour drive to the ferry), Snoqualmie Falls (1 hour
drive).
- Husky Football---the UW Huskies will be hosting the
Oregon
State Beavers on Saturday, November 5, at
Husky Stadium. For ticket
information please call the Husky Ticket
Office at 206-543-2200 or go online at www.gohuskies.com.
- Husky
Hoops---the
Huskies will play Simon Fraser University
in an exhibition game at 3:00pm on Sunday.
See above
for ticket information.
- For more information on Seattle, things to do and
places to see, and scheduled events & activities during your stay,
please visit the web site for the Seattle Convention and Visitor’s
Bureau at: www.seeseattle.org.
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Social
Activities
- Sunday 5:00-7:00pm
No Host Social in the Regatta Bar & Grill, located in
the Crowne Plaza Hotel The Regatta reflects Seattle’s
maritime tradition, and the concept is anchored with
historical photos, posters, and equipment of the world
class UW crew team.
- Monday 6:00-8:00pm
Dinner buffet and no-host bar on the M.V. Skansonia. The 164’ ferry is permanently
moored on the north end of Lake Union in the heart of the Seattle. She has all
the charm and personality of the 1920’s and presents the ideal setting as the
perfect place to view the city lights.
- Monday 8:00pm-12:00am
Explore Pioneer Square and downtown Seattle. Buses will take us from
the M.V. Skansonia back to the hotel or to Pioneer Square,
the historic district that
is home to much of Seattle’s nightclub and arts scene. Buses will run
between Pioneer Square and the hotel until midnight. Downtown offers
a variety of specialty
shops, theatres, cinemas, restaurants, Game Works, and, of course, espresso
stands, all within easy walking distance from the Crowne Plaza.
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"Taking Control of Your Future"
The Student Lead-On is a student led effort with professional
staff providing support. The Student Lead-On will be held on
Sunday, November 6, at the Intramural Activities Building (IMA)
on the University of Washington
campus. Shuttles will transport students to the site.
Lead-On
coordinators:
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