2016 NASC Symposium Event Owner Registration Information

24th APRIL 3-7, 2016

NASC Sports Event Symposium DEVOS PLACE CONVENTION CENTER

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The NASC Sports Event Symposium is the annual meeting for the only 501(c)3 non-profit association for the sports tourism industry and the most credible source for industry research and best practices. For nearly 25 years, the Symposium has been designed for sports tourism professionals by sports tourism professionals. Through a combination of industry-leading educational and business development opportunities, serious-minded professionals who attend the Symposium learn how to produce measurable ROI for their organization and advance their careers in the industry.

Event Owner Registration Rates www.SportsCommissions.org To apply for a travel stipend, submit your registration no later than January 31, 2016.

WHO ATTENDS

Rights Holder Member - FREE / Non-Member - $100* • Includes all convention functions • Exhibit booth in NASC Sports Marketplace (10’ x 10’ carpeted booth, table, chairs, waste basket, and ID sign) • Additional exhibit space is available for organizations bringing multiple representatives.

Destinations - Sports commissions, chambers of commerce, destination marketing organizations (DMOs), facilities/venues, parks and recreation departments, and other organizations that host sports events.

• Appointments with destinations (One appointment will be scheduled per time slot for each person attending from your organization) *If you are not an NASC Rights Holder member, please pay the non-member rate, and you will receive a one-year complimentary NASC Rights Holder membership in addition to your registration. For information about becoming a member, please contact the Membership Department at membership@sportscommissions.org or 513.842.8509.

Each event owner attendee agrees to participate in their own separate pre-qualified appointments in the NASC Sports Marketplace.

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WHO EXHIBITS Event Owners - Sports organizations and associations, national governing bodies (NGBs), and other companies that bid out and award sports events to which they own the rights.

Vendors - Hotel brands, publications, housing services, insurance companies, consulting firms, universities, third parties, etc. that provide products/services to the industry.

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SYMPOSIUM STATS • 1,000 serious-minded sports tourism professionals attend the NASC Symposium • 8.5 hours of NASC Sports Marketplace • 9 hours of education • 13 hours of networking • 9,500 pre-scheduled business appointments

Appointments in NASC Sports Marketplace with destinations cannot be guaranteed if not registered by Friday, February 19, 2016.

24th Annual NASC Sports Event Symposium

2016 SCHEDULE Subject to change. *Additional fees apply.

Monday, April 4

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m. – 11: 00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 5

6:00 a. m. – 7:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – Noon 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 6

6:00 a. m. – 7:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. –9:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Noon – 1:30 p.m.

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, April 7

Registration NASC Sports Legacy Fund Community Service Project Exhibitor Set-Up CSEE* New Member and First Time Attendee Networking Reception Basketball Championship Viewing Party Rise and Shine Yoga* Lapping the Landmarks 5K Guided Run/Walk Tour* Registration Breakfast & Breakouts NASC Sports Marketplace Opening General Session Luncheon Education Sessions Education Sessions NASC Sports Marketplace Happy Hour in the NASC Sports Marketplace Opening Party at Van Andel Arena Rise and Shine Yoga* Lapping the Landmarks 5K Guided Run/Walk Tour* Registration NASC Business Meeting Breakfast NASC Sports Marketplace Keynote Luncheon Education Sessions Education Sessions NASC Sports Marketplace Happy Hour in the NASC Sports Marketplace and Sports Legacy Raffle/Auction

6:00 a. m. – 7:00 a.m.

Rise and Shine Yoga*

Lapping the Landmarks 5K Guided Run/Walk Tour* 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

NASC Board of Directors Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Grab-n-go Breakfast in the NASC Sports Marketplace 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NASC Sports Marketplace Appointments 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Closing General Session Luncheon Afternoon Grand Rapids Venue Tours*

Host Hotels

Travel stipends are available for qualifying organizations who apply by December 31, 2015. Restrictions apply.

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Room Rate: $135 (single or double) $151 (triple or quad)

JW Marriott Room Rate: $135 (single or double)

Transportation Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) Air service at Gerald R. Ford International Airport is provided by six airlines serving 22 major market destinations with nonstop flights.

Discount available when booking on Delta (offer code: NMM98) or United (offer code: ZVGN287984).

Ground Transportation - Taxis Metro Cab (616-827-6500) offers traditional taxicab and luxury sedan service at the curbside.

Taxi fare to downtown Grand Rapids is approximately $32 (U.S.). Luxury sedan service to downtown Grand Rapids is approximately $37 (U.S.).

View complete details at SportsCommissions.org/Symposium/ Hotel-Travel.

April 3-7, 2016

Grand Rapids, MI

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24th Annual NASC Sports Event Symposium

April 3-7, 2016

Grand Rapids, MI