The 2009 PIRSA State Workshop will be held on October 1 & 2, 2009
at East Stroudsburg University sponsored by Advantage Sport and Fitness.

This year’s workshop will be hosted by East Stroudsburg University located in the Pocono Mountains in Northeast Pennsylvania. A variety of presentations from professionals and students on the hot topics on interest today. Emphasis on student participation, with both student-run sessions and professional sessions. Additionally an evening social to renew acquaintances and make new ones is scheduled.

Agenda

The program will begin at the ESU Recreation Center on Thursday morning featuring a vendor expo, tours of campus and Recreation Center, and welcome address from the Vice President of Student Affairs. In the afternoon, the conference will move to Stony Acres, a 114 acre ESU reserve in the Poconos and professional presentations will be held followed by an evening social. On Friday, the program will continue at Stony Acres. In the AM, the program will begin with early morning workouts and disc golf. After several other professional presentations, the conference and finish around noon.

Click here for a detail agenda of programs and events
(Agenda will be updated a presentation proposals are accepted).

Fees and Registration (Registration Form: PDF or WORD)

Registration Includes:

• Meals:
  • Thursday: Lunch, Dinner & Snack
  • Friday: Breakfast & Lunch
• Lodging at Stony Acres on Thursday Night
• 1 year PIRSA Membership
• Attendance to all presentations and programs
• Tee Shirt

Conference Fees

• Professional PA Member: $70.00
• Student PA Member: $45.00
• Professional Non-PA Member: $75.00
• Student Non-PA Member: $50.00

  Late Registration (After July 30; Changed to Sept. 25): $5.00
  On-site Registration: $10.00

Lodging

(To see pictures of the lodging options, please take the conference virtual site tour)
There are several lodging options for you to elect.

8 Person Cabin*
You will have the ability to list people or school you would prefer to share a cabin with overnight
Accommodations: Bunk bed sleeping arrangements. We will be providing mattress sheets and pillows, but guest must provide sleeping bag or quilt. Bathrooms and showers are available at the bath house or in the lodge.

Lodge*:
Mattresses will be supplied and placed on floor. We will be providing sheets and pillows, but guest must provide sleeping bag or quilt. Bathrooms and showers are adjacent to the room.

Tent Camping*: Please provide your own tent and sleeping needs

Hotel:
Budget Inn and Suites 800-233-8144
15-20 minutes from Conference Site
Room rate: $69.00 plus 9% tax
Room Block Code:
PIRSA State Conference Room Block
Room Block Closes on August 29!

* Included in registration for Thursday Night Stay.

Lodging Notes

• The conference committee will do it’s best to place you where you prefer. Housing assignments will be sent to you with your conference registration confirmation.
• Shower and bathroom facilities are available on-site at Stony Acres.
• There will be a minimal fee for those who wish to arrive on Wednesday night and stay at Stony Acres. Only cabins and tenting will be available on Wednesday night.

Presentation Proposals (Presentation Proposal Form PDF or WORD FILE)

Proposals will be evaluated and accepted in relation to the number of proposals received, and their ability to best serve and educate the PIRSA conference participants. Presentations with student presenters will be given priority. We are still accepting presentation. If you have an idea and not sure if you would like to present, please contact us regardless.

Directions

• To East Stroudsburg University
• To ESU Recreation Center
• To Stony Acres

Conference Contacts:

Conference Coordinators: Joe Akob and Mike Clark 570-422-2977
Registration: Jill Salvatore (Email) 570-422-2978
Presentation Proposals: Diana Strelczyk (Email) 570-422-2968

Virtual Site Tour

Click here to see pictures of the ESU Recreation Center and Stony Acres amenities and lodging. Click the next button at the top to see all of the photos

Conference Sponsors

Conference Wide	Advantage Sports and Fitness
Conference Wide Institutional Sponsor	Temple University Campus Recreation
Social Sponsor	HorseshoesforLife
Program Bag	Les Mills
Tee Shirt Sponsor	Life Fitness
Business Meeting/Lunch Sponsor	PENDING-Spillman Farmer Archetects
Supplies and Presenter Gifts	ESU Bookstore
Contributing Sponsors:	Boldy Enterprises: Workout Ware PENDING- Nautilus PENDING-Balazs Boxing

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