2019 Spring Seminar

PRESENTED BY: MARCH 4 & 5 CARRIAGE HOUSE INN CALGARY, AB PROGRAM AT A GLANCE D A Y 1

8:00AM-9:00AM Registration & Breakfast

9:00AM-10:30AM Annual General Meeting 2019 M

BREAK O N

Dr. Stephen Norris D

10:45AM-11:45AM A Y

Lunch with Matt Allen M 11:45AM-12:45PM A Kevin Thistle R 12:45PM-1:15PM C H

BREAK 4

1:30PM-4:30PM David Orr

5:00PM - 8:00PM Cocktail Reception @ Schanks Sports Grill - Presented By: D A Y 2

8:00AM-8:30AM Registration & Breakfast

8:30AM-9:30AM Theoren Fleury

5 BREAK

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C 9:45AM-10:45AM Breakout Session #1 R

A James Beebe & George Pinches M BREAK Y

A Breakout Session #2

D 11:00AM-12:00PM S

E Tom Zariski & Kevin Labbé U

T 12:00PM-12:45PM Lunch

12:45PM - 1:15PM Ryan Robillard

1:15PM-4:00PM Will Robins

***SEE TOPICS AND BIOS FOR MORE INFORMATION*** MEET THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Josh Fleming Garett Jenkinson Paul Horton GOLFTEC Calgary Golf Performance Canada at Heritage Pointe GA Beacon Heights Elbow Springs

Dave Henzie Dean Ingalls Matt Johnson Nanton GC Silver Springs G&CC Royal Mayfair GC

Samuel Kirkness Jae MaeGaard Adam Werbicki Priddis Greens G&CC Paradise Canyon GR The Derrick G&WC

Jeff MacGregor Sean Thompson Inglewood G&CC Cottonwood G&CC TOPICS - DAY 1

D R . S T E P H E N N O R R I S P E R F O R M A N C E C O N V E R S A T I O N L I S T T O S P O R T A N D B U S I N E S S

Dr. Norris will be challenging us in both our personal and professional lives. Focusing on the understanding and creation of sustainable systems and cultures aimed at performance and excellence, He will inspire us all to take our business to the next level.

M A T T A L L E N C H I E F I N N O V A T I O N O F F I C E R , P G A O F C A N A D A

Matt will be highlighting the new PGA of Canada Training Academy and future direction of education for the PGA

K E V I N T H I S T L E C H I E F E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R , P G A O F C A N A D A

Kevin will be giving a PGA of Canada update, along with some important information on future directions of the association.

D A V I D O R R P G A T O U R C O A C H A N D W O R L D R E N O W N E D P U T T I N G S P E C I A L I S T

David will be touching on many topics pertaining to coaching and business - including Excellence VS Perfectionism, the business and marketing side of being a coach in the real world, and much more. TOPICS - DAY 2 T H E O R E N F L E U R Y N H L H O C K E Y G R E A T A N D I N S P I R A T I O N A L S P E A K E R

Theo will be motivating everyone to confront obstacles head on and from a fresh perspective, showing that change is possible and quitting is never an option.

J A M E S B E E B E G O L F C O U R S E S U P E R I N T E N D E N T , P R I D D I S G R E E N S G & C C This discussion will focus on the importance of communication and an effective relationship between Superintendents and Golf Professionals. Participants will learn essential information on how to give and get mutual support that will pave the way for ultimate success.

G E O R G E P I N C H E S D I R E C T O R , G L O B A L G O L F A D V I S O R S

Being an expert on the business side of the industry, George will be talking about how to get, keep and leave a club industry job - and repeating that process.

R Y A N R O B I L L A R D C A N A D I A N S A L E S M A N A G E R , S U P E R S P E E D G O L F Ryan will be talking about coaching speed in the modern golf swing - and various techniques to eliminate players' physical limitations, allowing them to generate the maximum amount of power and efficiency.

K E V I N L A B B É O W N E R , P I X E L A R M Y - S T R A T E G I C W E B S I T E D E S I G N

Kevin will be discussing how to improve your business through new age marketing and social media channels. This will be an interesting topic to anyone looking to have more of an online presence and widen their customer base.

T O M Z A R I S K I L E V E L 4 R U L E S O F G O L F O F F I C I A L

Tom will be giving a rules of golf update and talking about how changes could influence your guests, memberships and competitions.

W I L L R O B I N S P G A C O A C H & C E O O F R G X C O A C H I N G S Y S T E M

Will is an innovator and is revolutionizing golf instruction worldwide - He will be talking about transforming your teaching business. MEET THE SPEAKERS

T H E O R E N F L E U R Y 4 1 y

Stanley Cup Winner. Olympic Gold Medallist. Country r

Musician. Best Selling Author. For some people that’s enough, u e

but Theoren Fleury is passionate about helping people l overcome obstacles by igniting leadership, action and resilience F o

from within. Fleury is a dynamic speaker and not only e entertains, but empowers everyone to tackle issues from a fresh h T

perspective. Motivating to confront obstacles head on and @ truly understanding that change is possible and quitting is never an option - is just one thing Theo will be diving into.

d D A V I D O R R a c

A A world-renowned putting specialist and PGA Tour Coach - David k has worked with more than 50 touring pros worldwide. The 2011 c i Carolinas PGA Teacher of the Year and Director of Instruction at t

S Campbell University’s PGA Golf Management Program, Orr has t been coaching golf for nearly 25 years, specializing in putting for a l the last decade. Among his PGA Tour clients are: Justin Rose, F Hunter Mahan, Daniel Berger, Jason Gore, and DA Points - plus @ dozens more from the PGA, Web.com, LPGA, Canadian and other professional tours. f

W I L L R O B I N S l Will Robins, a certified PGA Professional, is helping to o G

revolutionize golf instruction worldwide by helping golf s n

professionals guarantee results with their players. Through his i

companies, WRGolf and Robins Golf Logistix, Will trains over 80 b o

coaches worldwide on how to implement programs that R l

accellerate and guarantee results for students while doubling l their teaching and coaching revenue. He is an engaging speaker i with a mission to motivate. With an incredible story - his W @ journey from surviving the 2004 Tsunami to his passion for coaching the game of golf - Will is committed to changing lives. MEET THE SPEAKERS s

D R . S T E P H E N N O R R I S i r r

Dr. Stephen Norris is a leading performance consultant and o

sport scientist currently working with a select group of N international performance organizations engaged in sport, n e

business and military endeavors. Within Canada, Stephen h has worked with Canada’s Winter Olympic Sports for the p e

past 4 Olympic cycles. He focuses ultimately on the t S

implementation of “sport science” into practical settings, _ primarily to do with the planning, sequencing, and 1 monitoring of training. @

e G E O R G E P I N C H E S g r Currently the Director for Global Golf Advisors, George was a private club o GM/COO for 33 years. He has managed five clubs in three provinces – e

G including Hamilton G&CC, Point Grey G&CC, Royal Mayfair GC and the

_ Royal Glenora Club. He was also involved with both the Canadian Society s e of Club Managers and the Club Managers Association of America, and h received the Score Golf Manager of the Year Award in 2007. c n George has previously taught in the Golf Management Program at Grant i

P McEwen University in Edmonton and currently instructs Golf Club

@ Governance in the Business of Golf and Resort Management Program at

McMaster University.

J A M E S B E E B E r e

As the Superintendent at Priddis Greens G&CC, James has 30 years’ p u

experience in golf course management, maintenance, construction, S s

renovation and major golf championship preparation. He currently i serves on the CGSA Board of Directors and is Chair of the CGSA d d

Environment Committee. He has been a past Chair of the Alberta Golf i r

Industry Association from 2007-2010. He has also been CGSAA/Golf P

Digest Environmental Leader in Golf Awardee in 2005 and was @ awarded the CGSA Environmental Achievement Award from the CGSA in 2006. MEET THE SPEAKERS

K E V I N T H I S T L E

Kevin is the CEO of the PGA of Canada, has been an accomplished PGA e l

member since 1984 and is a recognized leader in the Canadian golf t s

industry. He transformed Angus Glen from its beginnings of 2 staff to i

over 400 staff, overseeing a 15,000 Sq. Ft clubhouse plus a 50,000 Sq. h T

Ft. addition, to eventually a 36 hole facility hosting events like the RBC n Canadian Open, CP Womens' Open and the Telus Skins Game. i v

He then went on to triple membership and double revenues through e innovation at his next endeavor, Coppinwood Golf Course, in only 4 K years. A no brainer for the Windmill Group to later bring him in as @ President of Golf Operations and Vice President of Business Development - overseeing 8 different clubs.

M A T T A L L E N t t a Matt is the Chief Innovation Officer with the PGA of Canada,

M overseeing special projects out of the PGA including coach and _ player development, events, branding and marketing, employment n e and the launch of the PGA’s new Training Academy. l l He is the Head Coach for the Laurier University Women's Softball A team in Waterloo ON, Assistant Coach with the Dominican @ Republic Men’s National Softball Program and an Assistant Coach for the Toronto Batmen who compete in a semi-professional international circuit for men’s softball.

T O M Z A R I S K I As one of the country’s top Level 4 rules officials, Tom’s passion and commitment to grow the game across the province of Alberta is unmatched. A past President of Alberta Golf, Golf Canada’s 2017 Volunteer of the year, and still an active member on Alberta Golf’s Board of Directors - He is also a member of Golf Canada’s Rules Committee and the founder of the Alberta Volunteer Engagement Committee. He plays a leading role in conducting most provincial championships and works to foster a strong dialogue amongst rules officials across Alberta. MEET THE SPEAKERS

K E V I N L A B B É 3

As the Owner of Pixel Army, Kevin is a 'growth hacker' that 1 helps people grow and accelerate their business online. e b

From his humble beginnings in 2004, he now has a portfolio b of 500+ websites including Rabbit Hill Snow Resort, The a L

Ranch Golf Academy, Hockey Alberta, PGA of Alberta etc. K

Kevin will be going over various techniques and tips on how @ to improve your business through new age marketing and social media channels.

f R Y A N R O B I L L A R D l o Ryan is the Canadian Sales Manager for SuperSpeed Golf, G d and currently the Head Golf Professional at the Ambassador r

a Golf Club in Windsor ON. He is a professional development l l junkie who is constantly looking to learn and improve to be i

b able to provide students with the best information possible. o While already wearing multiple hats, Ryan is a TPI Certified R Professional and coach to numerous high level junior players @ and collegiate golfers - including the University of Windsor's Men's and Women's teams. GENERAL INFORAMTION

C A R R I A G E H O U S E I N N

9030 Macleod Trail South Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0M4 www.carriagehouse.net Tel: 403-253-1101 Toll Free: 1-800-661-9566 Fax: 403-259-2414 Check-in: 3:00pm Check-out: 12:00pm

R E S E R V A T I O N S

To receive the seminar rates below call 1-800-661-9566 and quote “PGA of Alberta” before February 1st, 2019. (Rates will be valid after Feb 1st, availability will just be limited) R O O M T Y P E R O O M R A T E

Standard Room $129 Premium Queen $139 Premium King $149 Executive King $159 Executive Suite $269

A G M & S E M I N A R D R E S S C O D E

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