REGISTER NOW! Space is very limited for this exclusive event. The registration fee is only $249 per person. Click here to register and reserve your spot while space is still available.   RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM! S.P.O.R.T.S. participants will enjoy an unheard of Palm Beach County December room rate of $149 (plus tax) per night! Click here to reserve your hotel room while rooms are still available at this low rate.

At S.P.O.R.T.S. you will...

· Learn by planning a mock sports competition with the best pros in the business.

· Attend a technology forum where you will interact with actual product demonstrations

· Receive money-saving offers at our HOT DATES Trade Show

· Enjoy Palm Beach County in December at rates you won't believe...

 

· CHARLIE EVANS, President/CEO of FLW Outdoors

· ALICIA McCONNELL, Director, Athlete Services & Programs, United States Olympic Committee

· ROSS BALLING, Owner/Founder of EVP Pro Volleyball Tour

· ROBERT POZO, President/CEO of U.S. Road & Sports Entertainment Group

· DONALD RUEDLINGER, President, Youth Basketball of America

· DON SCHUMACHER, Executive Director, National Association of Sports Commissions

· WANDA RUTLEDGE, Ph.D., President, National Council on Youth Sports

· DEAN REINKE, President/CEO of Reinke Sports Group

· LISA NIEROTTI, Ph.D., George Washington University

· TERRY HASSELTINE, Sports Marketing Director, State of Maryland

 

· Market the event

· Fundraise

· Attract sponsors

· Organize volunteers

· Enhance athlete participation

· Heighten spectator experience

· Grow the sport

 

Throughout S.P.O.R.T.S. Institute, you will learn from the best as you actually plan and participate in a mock sports competition: The S.P.O.R.T.S. Croquet Hammer Stroke Finals! You'll work alongside nationally recognized sports planners, organizers, rights holders and NGB executives who have successfully "been-there, done that" to create this mock sports championship. 

 

In the end, you'll leave with new ideas and inspiration you can apply to any sport and any sports competition. But what an incredible way to learn, ask questions, share ideas and get to know your peers! 

 

And there is much more...

 

During the Technology Forum, you will experience first-hand technology demonstrations of the hippest, hottest, fastest and most far-out technologies that can enhance, improve and make sports event management easier and more efficient and exciting.

 

You will also save money and stretch your budget at the HOT DATES Trade Show where you'll leave with money-saving offers and opportunities for your upcoming events. Each exhibitor is required to make available their five hottest dates and five best deals where you can walk away with savings and values only available for S.P.O.R.T.S. attendees. 

 

Finally, you'll enjoy Palm Beach County in December at rates you can't imagine. From nightlife and fine dining, to the beach or shopping on world-famous Worth Avenue, you'll have plenty of time and opportunities to experience the Palm Beach area at its best.

 

Space is very limited for this exclusive event. The registration fee is only $249 per person. Click here to register and reserve your spot while space is still available.

 

Kick-Off Opening Reception: Join the 3 national finalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award in our specially created sports bar setting for a rousing opening reception. 

 

Educational Sessions, Technology Forum and Trade Show

 

Optional Sports and Shopping Day Exclusive for S.P.O.R.T.S. attendees, including golf at PGA National, Deep Sea Fishing, Worth Avenue Shopping, Sightseeing excursions and more - all at unheard of prices for S.P.O.R.T.S. attendees. 

 

West Palm Beach Marriott

1001 Okeechobee Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

The Marriott is the best place to be in West Palm Beach because it puts you in the heart of the city, right next door to the famous shops, boutiques and restaurants of CityPlace, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and other attractions. The hotel offers 352 elegantly appointed guest rooms, free parking, high-speed Internet, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a heated outdoor pool.

 

S.P.O.R.T.S. participants will enjoy an unheard of Palm Beach County December room rate of $149 (plus tax) per night! Click here to reserve your hotel room while rooms are still available at this low rate.