Program Australia’S Leading Sport, Recreation, Play and Physical Activity Convention

SHAPING OUR FUTURE Connecting Physical Activity With Play, Recreation and Sport 13-15 July 2020 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

In conjunction with over 40 peak bodies

PROGRAM AUSTRALIA’S LEADING SPORT, RECREATION, PLAY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CONVENTION

REGISTER NOW www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au 1300 789 845 #MoveItAUS #FindYour30 #NSConvention One Conference, Multiple Networking Events, Global Speakers, with Local Insights CONNECTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WITH PLAY, RECREATION AND SPORT

WELCOME The National Sports Convention (NSC) is Australia’s leading community sport and recreation convention developed for and supported by the industry. This year’s program is being developed with the largest group of collaborators ever, with over 40 industry peak bodies for sport, education, recreation, play and government collectively supporting NSC 2020. All NSC’s collaborators, patrons and providers have one goal, to encourage more people to be active and to encourage more participation in play, recreation and community sport. NSC 2020 will focus on global program approaches to encourage more active communities in Australia including: • Active Communities – from active cities to local neighbourhoods • Play and physical literacy throughout life assists people to build confidence • Focus on children, older people and groups that need additional support • Exploring what aquatic, recreation and leisure centres need to embrace to support and encourage a more active community for the future • Understanding the future of community stadia and centres of excellence With increased networking, knowledge sharing, NSC Innovation Awards, three industry tours, over 70 conference presentations and the largest community sport and recreation expo, NSC 2020 remains THE place to be in July. We look forward to catching up again. NSC Organising Committee

INTEGRATED CONFERENCE AND EVENT PROGRAM With an integrated focus, NSC 2020 has developed a series of conference streams for delegates to explore, increase their knowledge sharing and embrace tools and solutions globally and across Australia and New Zealand that may help in the planning, policy and delivery of opportunities for people to be active, to play and recreate and participate in community sport. • Thought Leaders Keynote Sessions (Global and National) • 5 Streams providing 7 concurrent tracks for workshops • 3 Industry Tours • National Sport Integrity Forum • Sport and Recreation Exhibition • Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards THOUGHT LEADERS SESSIONS Inspirational thought leaders from around the globe and across Australia will explore the conversations that we need to have so that we can plan for the future, our future with our industry. The Thought Leaders Sessions include:

Tuesday 8.45am - 9.25am Tuesday 9.25am - 10.30am Tuesday 11.15am – 12.30pm Welcome and Opening Address – One on Embracing Global Events to Stimulate Local Active Cities: From Global Frameworks to One Interview with Sport Australia’s CEO Participation Local Impacts

Tuesday 4.00pm – 5.15pm Tuesday 4.00pm – 5.15pm National Sport Integrity Forum Active Cities Encourage Play and Recreation

Wednesday 8.45am – 10.15am Wednesday 4.00pm – 5.00pm Future Funding Options for Community Sport Participation Shaping Our Future - For Our Kids

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The National Sports Convention 2020 has been developed with over 40 key peak bodies from Australia and New Zealand. From the sport, recreation, play, health, education and government sectors the NSC has been developed to build upon 2019’s focus of how to encourage more people to be active. NSC 2020 will focus on the connection of physical activity and how to encourage participation in play, recreation and community sport.

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

PARTNERS

COLLABORATORS AND PROGRAM DEVELOPERS

REPRESENTATIVE ORGANISATIONS

• ACHPER Victoria • Blacktown City Council • International Hockey • Premier Grass • Sports Turf Association Victoria • ACT Government • BlueFit Group Federation • Pride in Sport Australia • Sportscover • Active Citizens Worldwide • ChildSafe • International Play Association • QSport • SportWest • ActiveXchange • City of Stonnington • International University Sports • Queensland Government • Summersalt Gymnastics • AFC Ajax (Netherlands) • Collective Leisure Federation • Reebok • Swimming Australia • Alcohol and Drug Foundation • Confederation of Australian • Life Floor USA • Richmond Football Club • Tennis NSW • Aquatic and Recreation Sport • Live Life Get Active • Rugby Australia • The University of Western Institute • Cycling Australia • Liverpool City Council (UK) • School Sport Victoria Australia • Aquatics & Recreation Victoria • Dalton Consulting Engineers • Multicultural Women in Sport • SkillsIQ • University of Sydney • Arizona State University (USA) • Disability Sport & Recreation • National Seniors Australia • Smart Connection Consultancy • URBNSURF • Auckland Council (NZ) • Exercise & Sports Science • Netball Queensland • Sport & Recreation Victoria • Vancouver Board of Parks and • Australasian Leisure Australia • New Zealand Transport Agency • Sport Australia Recreation (Canada) Management • FieldTurf Australia • Office of Sport and Recreation • Sport New Zealand • VicHealth • Australian Leisure Facilities • Fitness Australia NSW • Sport New Zealand • Vicsport Association of Queensland • Glen Eira Leisure • Otium Planning Group • Sport NSW • Victoria University • Australian Olympic Committee • Gymnastics Victoria • Paatsch Group • Sport SA • WA Department of Local • Australian Sporting Goods • Hayball/ Cities for Play • Play Australia • Sport Singapore Government, Sport and Association • Heart Foundation • Play by the Rules • SPORTENG Cultural Industries • Australian Sports Foundation • Ingesport-GO fit (Spain) • Playce • Sports and Play Industry • Warren and Mahoney • Badminton Australia • iNSPIRE Sport Online • Playing Out (UK) Association • Warren Green Consulting • Belgravia Health & Leisure • International Association for • PlaySport • Sports Environment Alliance Group Sports and Leisure Facilities • Polytan • Sports Marketing Network

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Tuesday 14th July

8.45am - Welcome and Opening Address – One on One Interview with Sport Australia’s CEO 9.25am

9.25am - Keynote 1: National Thought Leaders Session 10.30am Embracing Global Events to Stimulate Local Participation Panel Discussion: Leveraging major sport events to a greater extent, regardless of the sport, to stimulate greater participation How should national and state sports organisations, with local government embrace the opportunity during and after the high profile event?

10.30am - Morning Tea and Networking in the Sport and Recreation Expo 11.15am

11.15am - Keynote 2: Global Thought Leaders Session 12.30pm Active Cities: From Global Frameworks to Local Impacts A framework that provides guidance on how a whole city, municipality or local neighbourhood can collectively work together embracing health, education, sport, and physical activity with local government, sport, community and commercial sectors. A strong opportunity for Australia and New Zealand to embrace the possibilities and possibly align with local government health and wellbeing strategies.

12.30pm - Lunch and Networking in the Sport and Recreation Expo 1.30pm

1.30pm - The Future of Community Sport The Future of Participation The Future of Active 3.30pm by Embracing Diversity Communities - Active and Inclusion Cities and Local Neighbourhoods

Strategy and Policy Focus Sustainability and Workshop 1: Workshop 1: Collaborations Systems Approach – The 7 Global to Local Approach Workshop 1a: Pillars of Inclusion – Activating a Local Collaboration – A Policy Workshop 1b: Community and Making it Approach Utilising Technology for Work Participation Growth and Retention

3.00pm - Afternoon Tea and Networking in Sport and Recreation Expo 4.00pm

4.00pm - Keynote 3a: National Sport Integrity Forum 5.30pm The Australian sport sectors annual forum, exploring global, regional and national issues, on how we can keep sport fair.

5.15pm - Industry Networking Event in the Sport and Recreation Expo 6.30pm

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8.45am - Welcome and Opening Address – One on One Interview with Sport Australia’s CEO 9.25am

Keynote 1: National Thought Leaders Session National Coach 9.25am - Embracing Global Events to Stimulate Local Participation Development Conference 10.30am Panel Discussion: Leveraging major sport events to a greater extent, regardless of the sport, (start at 10.00am) to stimulate greater participation How should national and state sports organisations, with Coaching the 3P’s - local government embrace the opportunity during and after the high profile event? Participation, Pathways and Performance

10.30am - Morning Tea and Networking in the Sport and Recreation Expo 11.15am

Keynote 2: Global Thought Leaders Session National Coach 11.15am - Active Cities: From Global Frameworks to Local Impacts Development Conference 12.30pm A framework that provides guidance on how a whole city, municipality or local neighbourhood can collectively work together embracing health, education, sport, and physical activity with local government, sport, community and commercial sectors. A strong opportunity Coaching the 3P’s - for Australia and New Zealand to embrace the possibilities and possibly align with local Participation, Pathways government health and wellbeing strategies. and Performance

12.30pm - Lunch and Networking in the Sport and Recreation Expo 1.30pm

The Future of Community Aquatic, Leisure and The Future of Community National Coach 1.30pm - Wellbeing Facilities Stadia and Centres of Development Conference 3.00pm Excellence

Design and Sustainability Exercise is Medicine Workshop 1: Coaching the 3P’s - Community v Elite Participation, Pathways Workshop 1a: Workshop 1b: Facilities – Can they really and Performance The Future of Aquatic Health and Wellbeing be co-located? Centres in Australia Integration into Leisure and Fitness Centres

3.00pm - Afternoon Tea and Networking in Sport and Recreation Expo 4.00pm

Keynote 3b: National Thought Leaders Session National Coach 4.00pm - Active Cities Encourage Play and Recreation Development Conference 5.15pm Neighbourhood play can develop individual movement skills and build community via (finish at 5.00pm) social connections and increased civic participation. This session will illustrate how play and recreation interventions within the built environment can impact change in people and Coaching the 3P’s - communities, encourage more play, recreation and opportunities for sport, and understand Participation, Pathways how to influence policy within the broader system to benefit communities. and Performance

5.15pm - Industry Networking Event in the Sport and Recreation Expo 6.30pm

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Wednesday 15th July

8.45am - Keynote 4: National Thought Leaders Session 10.15am Future Funding Options for Community Sport Participation There is now an expectation that the industry is responsible for health promotion, physical activity and community sport, it is important that all agencies and operators can collectively combine resources and funding to make a significant impact on the community. This session will explore the options available for funding participation opportunities from the government, sport and health sectors.

10.15am - Morning Tea and Networking in the Sport and Recreation Expo 11.15am

11.15am - The Future of Community Sport The Future of Participation The Future of Active 12.30pm by Embracing Diversity Communities - Active and Inclusion Cities and Local Neighbourhoods

Strategy and Policy Focus Sustainability and Workshop 2: Workshop 2: Collaborations Ageing and the Older Active Universities, Community – Our Largest Active Campuses, Active Workshop 2a: Workshop 2b: Opportunity for 2030 Communities The 2030 Sports Data Rich, Information Governance Model Poor, Supporting and Sustaining Local Sport Provision

12.30pm - Afternoon Tea and Networking in Sport and Recreation Expo 1.30pm

1.30pm - The Future of Community Sport The Future of Participation The Future of Active 3.00pm by Embracing Diversity Communities - Active and Inclusion Cities and Local Neighbourhoods

Strategy and Policy Focus Sustainability and Workshop 3: Workshop 3: Collaborations Understanding Specific Active Cities, A Solution to Needs Allows for a More Local Government Health Workshop 3a: Workshop 3b: Targeted and Inclusive and Wellbeing Strategies Community Sport Club Local Government – The Approach Model Options Saviour of Community Sports Programs

3.00pm - Afternoon Tea and Networking in Sport and Recreation Expo 4.00pm

4.00pm - National Thought Leaders Session 5.00pm Shaping Our Future - For Our Kids

5.00pm National Sports Convention 2020 closes

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Keynote 4: National Thought Leaders Session 8.45am - Future Funding Options for Community Sport Participation 10.15am There is now an expectation that the industry is responsible for health promotion, physical activity and community sport, it is important that all agencies and operators can collectively combine resources and funding to make a significant impact on the community. This session will explore the options available for funding participation opportunities from the government, sport and health sectors.

10.15am - Morning Tea and Networking in the Sport and Recreation Expo 11.15am

The Future of Community Aquatic, Leisure and The Future of Community The Future of Active 11.15am - Wellbeing Facilities Stadia and Centres of Children 12.30pm Excellence

Design and Sustainability Exercise is Medicine Workshop 2: Workshop 1: Sustainability of How can Australia Activate Workshop 2a: Workshop 2b: Community Sports Stadia More Children (4-12 Years) Designing Aquatic, The Importance of and Facilities to be More Active Each Recreation and Sports Understanding Our Day? Facilities for the Future Customers

12.30pm - Lunch and Networking in the Sport and Recreation Expo 1.30pm

The Future of Community Aquatic, Leisure and The Future of Community The Future of Active 1.30pm - Wellbeing Facilities Stadia and Centres of Children 3.00pm Excellence

Design and Sustainability Exercise is Medicine Workshop 3: Workshop 2: Hosting International Exploring how to Retain Workshop 3a: Workshop 3b: Stadium Events at a Young People (13-17 Key Trends in the Design New Models for Different Local Level – The Latest years) in Participation and and Management of Community Outcomes Sustainability and Community Sport Within Community Aquatic, Technology Solutions Safe Environments Leisure and Wellbeing Facilities

3.00pm - Afternoon Tea and Networking in Sport and Recreation Expo 4.00pm

National Thought Leaders Session 4.00pm - Shaping Our Future - For Our Kids 5.00pm

National Sports Convention 2020 closes 5.00pm

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Tuesday 14th July 8.45am - 9.25am – Goldfields Theatre Welcome and Opening Address – One on One Interview with Sport Australia’s CEO

Tuesday 14th July 9.25am – 10.30am – Goldfields Theatre

Keynote 1: National Thought Leaders Session Embracing Global Events to Stimulate Local Participation Panel Discussion: Leveraging major sport events to a greater extent, regardless of the sport, to stimulate greater participation How should national and state sports organisations, with local government embrace the opportunity during and after the high profile event?

Panellists

Embracing the Worlds Australia supports The NSO Impact – From The NSO Impact – The Commercial Sport Athlete Inspiration largest sporting event major events to inspire a larger sport how is Exploring how a smaller – How has Richmond – The importance of can provide inspiration and encourage people swimming embracing and less resourced Football Club major events on the to individuals to to be more active, the opportunity NSO embraces the converted members inspiration of future rekindle interests in to play, recreate Leigh Russell opportunity and participants post champions sport, to get active and and participate in Chief Executive Officer Jamie Parsons their success at the exercise more, helping community sport Swimming Australia Chief Executive Officer AFL Grand Final sport, local government Chief Executive Officer Badminton Australia Peggy O’Neal and providers grow Sport Australia President participation Richmond Football Club Matt Carroll Chief Executive Officer Australian Olympic Committee

Tuesday 14th July 11.15am – 12.30pm – Goldfields Theatre

Keynote 2: Global Thought Leaders Session Active Cities: From Global Frameworks to Local Impacts A framework that provides guidance on how a whole city, municipality or local neighbourhood can collectively work together embracing health, education, sport, and physical activity with local government, sport, community and commercial sectors. A strong opportunity for Australia and New Zealand to embrace the possibilities and possibly align with local government health and wellbeing strategies. Sport Singapore – Whole of City Approach A Collective Approach - exploring how the whole City has embraced the Active Citizens Worldwide systems approach and what are the results to date. Lim Teck Yin, Chief Executive Officer - Sport Singapore

Global Active City Standard The standard has been developed by the International Olympic Committee, TAFISA (The Association for International Sport for All) and the Evaleo Association (NFP organisation working in the sustainable health sector) and Liverpool City Council with John Moore’s University which has stimulated more than a dozen cities to embrace the initiative. Exploring how this global program can bring together government, health and education. Nicky Yates, Strategic Physical Activity and Sport Development Manager - Liverpool City Council (UK) Global Connection and Mobilising of Communities Reebok believe that as a global sports company, through sport, they have the power to change lives, and nowhere is this more profound than in their community engagement efforts to facilitate and support sporting organisations and providers to think differently. Andreas Gloor, Senior Manager, Sports Marketing APAC - Reebok

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Tuesday 14th July 4.00pm – 5.15pm Keynote 3b: National Thought Leaders Session Active Cities Encourage Play and Recreation Neighbourhood play can develop individual movement skills and build community via social connections and increased civic participation. This session will illustrate how play and recreation interventions within the built environment can impact change in people and communities, encourage more play, recreation and opportunities for sport, and understand how to influence policy within the broader system to benefit communities. Value of Play – How to Create Healthy Play in Australia Robyn Monro-Miller, President - International Play Association

Playful Cities – How to Plan and Develop Child Friendly Cities through Innovative Urban Design to Produce Better Health and Participation Outcomes Natalia Krysiak, Associate - Hayball/ Cities for Play

Street Play and Connection with Recreation and Sport – Learnings from a Decade of Success from this Global Initiative Alice Ferguson and Ingrid Skeels, Co-Directors - Playing Out (UK)

Designing an Active Capital City – VanPLAY Vancouver’s Physical Activity and Recreation Strategy Planning for Programs and Strategies to Encourage the Residents, Visitors and Workers to be More Active. Katherine Howard, Park & Recreation Planner - Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation (Canada)

Wednesday 15th July 8.45am – 10.15am – Goldfields Theatre Keynote 4: National Thought Leaders Session Future Funding Options for Community Sport Participation There is now an expectation that the industry is responsible for health promotion, physical activity and community sport, it is important that all agencies and operators can collectively combine resources and funding to make a significant impact on the community. This session will explore the options available for funding participation opportunities from the government sport and health sectors. Economic Investment from Commercial Sector and Social and Health Impact – A Case Study from Europe Ingesport-GO fit has integrated a research team and PhD students into their health, fitness and community leisure facilities within key Iberian Cities (Spain and Portugal) and can clearly identify the economic and social return on this investment in a population of more than 250,000 members. A true collaboration between local government and the commercial sector to benefit the local community. Prof. Alfonso Jimenez, Chief Research & Innovation Officer - Ingesport-GO fit (Spain) & AWRC Sheffield Hallam University (UK)

Live Life, Get Active A whole of community charity that has 80,000 participants in 200+ community places in six states, comprising an integrated community resourcing model with DGR status and evidence based results. Jane Flemming, Director, Ambassador and Partner Relations - Live Life Get Active

Making Philanthropy in Sport the New Normal With growing communities comes an increased demand for access to local sporting facilities and programs, but what if they aren’t up to scratch or don’t yet exist? When approached in the right way philanthropy can help community sports centres to realise their dream facilities and serve growing numbers of sports enthusiasts from all walks of life. This presentation will explore philanthropy in sport, how to use it help sports clubs realise their participation goals, and how to make philanthropy in sport the new normal. Courtney Henry, Head of Philanthropy - Australian Sports Foundation

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Page 10 | Program correct at time of printing. THE FUTURE OF PARTICIPATION BY EMBRACING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Growing participation in health, physical activity, play, recreation and community sport encourages us to target specific cohorts of the population that reflect our diverse communities and would benefit greatly. Exploring innovative approaches to engage and encourage a more inclusive approach to maximise community participation. Tuesday 14th July

1.30pm – Workshop 1: Systems Approach – The 7 Pillars of Inclusion 3.00pm • Systems Approach – The 7 Pillars of Inclusion – The 7 Pillars of Inclusion is a national framework to assist organisations develop inclusion and diversity policies and strategies. It has been adopted by a number of sporting organisations - from national to local level. - Peter Downs, Manager - Play by the Rules • Diversity is Strength - Rugby Australia will share the “why” of D&I in sport and the benefits Rugby see in using the framework and how it will better inform their work into the future, including examples of pilots they have launched. James Selby, General Manager, Community Rugby - Rugby Australia • Good Sports and Planet Youth, Increasing Participation and Reducing Harm in Australia - Good Sports and the Icelandic Planet Youth model where extracurricular sport is such a large part of the work they do to reduce alcohol and drug use amongst young people in communities. Dr Erin Lalor, Chief Executive Officer - Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Wednesday 15th July

11.15am – Workshop 2: Ageing and the Older Community – Our Largest Opportunity for 2030 12.30pm • Just Doing It!? Older Australians Physical Activity’ - National Seniors Australia have launched their new strategy that encourages organisations to work with seniors, how to target seniors and the type of needs to focus on. Prof John McCallum, Chief Executive Officer - National Seniors Australia • Promoting Physical Activity and Designing Active and Accessible Places and Spaces for an Ageing Community - A Prof Trevor Shilton, Director Active Living - Heart Foundation • The Community Social Agenda

1.30pm – Workshop 3: Understanding Specific Needs Allows for a More Targeted and Inclusive Approach 3.00pm Understanding the specific barriers, challenges and opportunities will then allow providers to understand what actions are required. • No Boundaries for Women and Girls - A bold new vision for women and girls in sport and physical activity has been developed by the Australian Women in Sport Advisory Group. Exploring what success looks like by 2025, collaborating across the sector to measure success, and tools to help organisations grow for the benefit of women and girls businesses, communities and Australia. Professor Clare Hanlon, Susan Alberti Women in Sport Chair; Australian Women in Sport Advisory Group Chair - Victoria University • LGBTQ – Pride in Sport - Beau Newell, National Program Manager - Pride in Sport Australia • Aquatic and Leisure Facility Planning – Maximising Health Benefits in a Disadvantaged Community - Emma Michie, Coordinator Special Projects - City of Greater Dandenong

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Program correct at time of printing. | Page 11 THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY SPORT Exploring what the sports industry will look like in 2030 and who will be best positioned to connect the physical activity, active recreation, fitness and community sport participation opportunities and sectors together. Encouraging people who are being more active to connect with community participation providers, whether that be play, recreation, fitness or sport is essential for healthy communities. Sports clubs and associations are critical and may need to evolve to attract more people if they are to integrate into the new order and still be sustainable. Tuesday 14th July

1.30pm – STRATEGY AND POLICY FOCUS 3.00pm Workshop 1a: Collaboration – A Policy Approach There is consensus that to crack the challenge of activating the community and change within sport, as an industry we need to collectively drive strategy, policy and tactics. The vast majority of sports organisations agree on this need, including the need to embrace health, education, government and commercial providers. Recognition is often easier than activating, how can we successfully embrace this philosophy? • Converting a Collective Desire into Practice to Empower Collaboration - Sport New Zealand have started the journey of how to build capacity in organisations and with key people to create environments where collaborations can be successful. • Australian Sport Learning from the Commercial World - Many of Australia’s key NSO’s joined the Male Champions of Change Sport program, based on the premise that “We need more decent, powerful men to step up beside women in building a gender equal world”. Sharing the learnings from the commercial world into the sports sector has allowed the Male Champions for Change program to move forward in leaps and bounds, what can be learnt for more cross-sector collaboration? • The Canadian Approach - Vancouver City Council has developed their roadmap for physical activity and recreation VanPLAY and for its success has developed a framework that collectively brings key stakeholders together ensure success. Katherine Howard, Park & Recreation Planner - Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation (Canada)

SUSTAINABILITY AND COLLABORATIONS Workshop 1b: Utilising Technology for Participation Growth and Retention To grow and retain participation, technology assists to systemise the process, providing you know what you are looking to achieve and the process management to make it happen. This session explores four key stages of growing participation through the use of technology. • Embracing Data and Translating Academic Research into Powerful Intelligence that Influences Decision Making- Automated tracking of social value and health and wellbeing KPIs against participation outcomes supports organisations to identify the results in an accurate, consistent and credible way. When combined with predictive modelling this approach enables organisations to ensure right offer, right place, right time. Dr Lindsey Reece, Senior Research Fellow and Academic Lead - SPRINTER; A research partnership between NSW Government Office of Sport and University of Sydney and Alex Burrows, Chief Executive Officer - ActiveXchange • Program Solutions to Enhance the User Experience and Retain Them - Annie Flamsteed, Founder & Chief Executive Officer - iNSPIRE Sport Online • Measuring Social Return on Capital - As organisations increase the value on developing social capital how can technology assist in the process? David Burns, Founder & Chief Executive Officer - Collective Leisure

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11.15am – STRATEGY AND POLICY FOCUS 12.30pm Workshop 2a: The 2030 Sports Governance Model Exploring the governance models of sport provision for the industry and each sport to increase alignment and efficiency in strategic focus. • The US University Sport Model - Exploring how the USA have developed a coaching pathway globally and how the new delivery models of the pathway programs could that be adopted in Australia. Natesh Rao, Senior Associate Athletic Director - Arizona State University (USA) • Australia’s One Sport Model - Exploring the options and the opportunities and challenges from a vertical and horizontal integration. Nicole Adamson, General Manager - Participation - Cycling Australia • Challenges Drive Innovation - How one sport is partnering with the commercial sector to run their back-of-house systems saving significant resources to reinvest into the delivery of sport.

SUSTAINABILITY AND COLLABORATIONS Workshop 2b: Data Rich, Information Poor, Supporting and Sustaining Local Sport Provision Exploring the latest research that the community want in terms of participation and identifying how providers plan to capitalise on this. • Understanding Outcomes Stimulates the Use of Data and Effective Engagement to Develop Long Term Strategies - Exploring how Netball Queensland and Nissan Arena collaborated to target the netball community to grow the participation and fan base using a CRM program and strategy, the data it produced has helped change the strategies of engagement. Kelly Harrison, Business Analyst - Netball Queensland • State Sports Organisation Supporting Local Clubs Sustainability - Identifying a dashboard of key sustainability targets around infrastructure, finance, and participation performance is allowing the state association, local government partners and the local club appreciate the priorities to focus on opportunities to be sustainable and successful. Chris Woodland, Head of Tennis Development - Tennis NSW • Evolving Programs by Thinking Differently - “Recreational Bottom Up” or “Pathway Driven Top Down” Program Development. Chelsea Caple, Founder & Director - Summersalt Gymnastics

1.30pm – STRATEGY AND POLICY FOCUS 3.00pm Workshop 3a: Community Sport Club Model Options Larger clubs will become stronger and smaller clubs need to find their niche to be sustainable or disappear. The European approach involves a “Mega-club” with individual sports within the club to ensure that it is sustainable. Will this be better for sport and local government who can build multi-sports facilities as opposed to multi-facilities for many sport clubs? • European Sports Club Approaches - Community clubs and providers in Europe have been facing similar challenges as Australia and New Zealand for years, exploring the changing dynamics and sharing the key learning points. Svend Elkjaer, Director - Sports Marketing Network • The UK Sports Membership Models Impact on the Way Sports Work Together Nationally and Locally - Exploring a collective approach with key sports in UK to grow participation and membership - Emily McOrist, Managing Director - Sports Membership International • Growth of Non-Traditional Sports Provision Needs to be Integrated into Future Strategies of Sport at State and Local Levels

SUSTAINABILITY AND COLLABORATIONS Workshop 3b: Local Government – The Saviour of Community Sports Programs With responsibility for the community’s health and wellbeing, how can local government align with State/Federal governments, health, education and local sport to ensure sport is accessible for all in their communities. • Creating a Vision for an Active Community - Local government and sport collaborating to benefit local sport, providing sport can help local government achieve its active community goals. Jacqui Weatherill, Chief Executive Officer - City of Stonnington • Integrating Physical Activity and Active Recreation into the LGA Health and Wellbeing Strategies • Sport Providing Local Government with a Whole of City Approach - Cycling Australia has developed a program that connects people who ride for pleasure, fitness or for transport, this innovative approach could provide local government with the vehicle to support community participation and increase participation in an active community. Nicole Adamson, General Manager - Participation - Cycling Australia

Program correct at time of printing. | Page 13 THE FUTURE OF ACTIVE COMMUNITIES - ACTIVE CITIES AND LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOODS Activating local communities collectively means all stakeholders commit to the strategy, policies, design and provision of environments that encourage the community to be more active. Exploring design, transport, provision, collaboration, frameworks and funding collectively ranging from global to local neighbourhoods to promote integrated messages and aligned opportunities. Tuesday 14th July

1.30pm – Workshop 1: Global to Local Approach – Activating a Local Community and Making it Work 3.00pm • Exploring how the Active Cities Global Program can Bring Together Government, Health and Education – The Plan that Liverpool City Council Followed - Nicky Yates, Strategic Physical Activity and Sport Development Manager - Liverpool City Council (UK) • New Zealand Case Study – Play Street Program - Kathryn King, Urban Mobility Manager - New Zealand Transport Agency • The Design and Built Space Perspective – Designing Active Recreation for Young People into Local Neighbourhoods - Aaron Wallis, Director - Playce

Wednesday 15th July

11.15am – Workshop 2: Active Universities, Active Campuses, Active Communities 12.30pm Local universities can plan for active campuses and how this can impact local communities. • Understanding the Importance of Sport to the University - The benefits to students, staff and the local community and encouraging local government and sport to embrace the opportunity. • Global Healthy Campuses Standard – What the Global University Sector is Embracing - Fernando Parente, Director of Healthy Campus and Universities Relations - International University Sports Federation • Healthy Campus Approach to Improve Sport, Recreation and Wellbeing Outcomes – How The University of WA is using a healthy campus approach to improve sport, recreation and wellbeing outcomes for both their students and their wider community whilst also contributing to a new global university standard that can help shine a light on the proactive outcomes already occurring on campuses across Australia. Ian Fitzpatrick, General Manager, Sport - The University of Western Australia

1.30pm – Workshop 3: Active Cities, A Solution to Local Government Health and Wellbeing Strategies 3.00pm Local governments have an obligation to address the health and wellbeing of their community and innovative approaches are evident across Australia to address the critical issues of reactivating a sedentary society and providing healthier food environments. • Local Government Approaches to Addressing Health and Wellbeing - VicHealth partners with Local Government to facilitate healthier and more active communities. This investigates policy and practice change that local government can employ to successfully improve health of the community as well as what factors lead to sustainable change. Chris Lacey, Manager Sport and Physical Activity - VicHealth • Designing Cities to Encourage Walking is Critical for the Health and Wellbeing of Communities • A Council and Profit for Purpose Organisation Partnering Approach - Local Government often benefit from partnering with other key community stakeholders, who have a common vision about benefiting the community. How do these collaborations start and how can they continue to be proactive to benefit the local community. Susannah Le Bron, Chief Executive Officer - YMCA (NSW)

Page 14 | Program correct at time of printing. THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY STADIA AND CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE For sport to provide elite, sub-elite pathway opportunities and local community use, well planned facilities are required. Exploring the options and how various countries and sports have addressed pathways and local community use in their strategy, design needs and management. Tuesday 14th July

1.30pm – Workshop 1: Community v Elite Facilities – Can they really be co-located? 3.00pm • Development and Integration of Elite Training and Administration Facilities with Community Facilities - How they can provide benefit to both local communities and elite sporting clubs -Brad Paatsch, Managing Director - Paatsch Group • Managing Elite Sports Facilities with Community Usage - European excellence drives community involvement with the new development and extension of clubs training Academy facilities - Martin Brummel, Grounds Manager - AFC Ajax (Netherlands) *video • Managing Elite Sports Facilities with Community Usage - English FA Centre of Excellence and the management of football facilities for England’s 27 teams, also open to the community, provides challenges and the opportunity to explore a strategy with a mix of surfaces including natural, hybrid and synthetic grass. Scott Brooks, Grounds Manager - OGC Nice; and former Head Groundsman for The Football Association of England

Wednesday 15th July

11.15am – Workshop 2: Sustainability of Community Sports Stadia and Facilities 12.30pm The IOC has developed a sustainability approach for major games, how can this be used for local community stadia and who is already working to these principles and standards? • Policy, Planning and Provision by Local Government to Sport - As one of the globes leading innovators, Auckland Council, will share their approach to sports park planning and development that aims to be carbon neutral and more sustainable. Mark Bowater, Head of Parks Services - Auckland Council (NZ) • The Benefit of Local Government Being in the Business of Community Stadia and Centres of Excellence - Exploring the benefits, challenges and opportunities and the realities of trying to have the best of both worlds -Neil Gibson, Project Director, International Centre of Training Excellence - Blacktown City Council • Panel Discussion: Sustainability of the Playing Surface is Critical for Elite and Community Facilities - Embracing sustainable sports surface technology to cater for the different levels and also balancing environmental expectations. Paul Kamphuis, General Manager, Polytan and Ian Tittershill, Global Vice President - FieldTurf

1.30pm – Workshop 3: Hosting International Stadium Events at a Local Level – The Latest Sustainability and Technology Solutions 3.00pm The ability to up-scale into major stadium events (15,000+ spectators) in a sustainable manner, including portable fields of play (e.g. Hockey overlay into Rugby field for 7 days, portable fields, bowls rinks, ice rinks etc). • Hosting Global Hockey Competitions in Rugby Union Stadia - World Hockey (FIH) will share their experience of embracing this management approach for FIH Pro League and Olympic Qualification Games played on portable hockey fields installed for a weekend on natural and synthetic turf rugby fields in England and Ireland. A sustainable option.Alastair Cox, Facilities & Quality Programme Manager - International Hockey Federation • Global Events to Local Facilities - As Football Federation Australia and their counterparts in New Zealand bid for the Women’s World Cup - what does the infrastructural need for training and camps mean to local government and local sports venues? Exploring the opportunity for Australian sport.

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Program correct at time of printing. | Page 15 THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY AQUATIC, LEISURE AND WELLBEING FACILITIES Exploring the latest global and national trends in the design and management of community aquatic, leisure and wellbeing centres which could challenge the way Australian local government’s plan, design and build the next generation of facilities. Evolving our thinking from functionality to holistic community outcomes to engage more of the community and provide health and wellbeing outcomes, in a sustainable and affordable manner. Tuesday 14th July

1.30pm – DESIGN AND SUSTAINABILITY 3.00pm Workshop 1a: The Future of Aquatic Centres in Australia Panel Discussion: Should we have 25m Pools instead of 50m pools if we are to encourage more people to play and gain confidence in water, to learn to swim and to develop swimming skills? Shane Gould, one of Australia’s legends of the pool has just completed her PhD on the culture of swimming in Australia and has poised the challenge to our industry that we should build less 50m pools and instead focus on 25m pools and leisure water to encourage more people to be confident and healthy in water. With these savings should we then invest in other infrastructure in the community to encourage more people to be active across the municipality?

EXERCISE IS MEDICINE Workshop 1b: Health and Wellbeing Integration into Leisure and Fitness Centres • Health and Wellbeing is the New Norm - The social return on investment by all levels of government is driving this focus, with Ingesport-GO fit being a European disruptive company focusing in an integrated health approach (built around the power of active living on happiness and quality of life), and its working with many more local governments embracing the opportunity. Prof. Alfonso Jimenez, Chief Research & Innovation Officer - Ingesport-GO fit (Spain) & AWRC Sheffield Hallam University (UK) • The Future of Community Health and Wellness for Australia - Exploring future trends and challenging the status quo on how the industry needs to plan and deliver for the future - Paige Buse, Manager - Glen Eira Leisure • Get Active Your Way – Integrating a Community Strategy into Facilities

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Page 16 | Program correct at time of printing. THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY AQUATIC, LEISURE AND WELLBEING FACILITIES Wednesday 15th July

11.15am – DESIGN AND SUSTAINABILITY 12.30pm Workshop 2a: Designing Aquatic, Recreation and Sports Facilities for the Future The design of local community centres to encourage the community to be more active will result in health, fitness, sport, entertainment and community services all under one roof. Exploring how these centre designs will be inclusive, refocus our community needs to be more active, and be connected to their community and external city infrastructure. • Latest Community Trends in Leisure Centres • Designing a Major Visitor Attraction where Community is at the Core - The opening of UBRNSURF in 2020 was Australia’s first surf park, where children and adults can embrace Australia’s surfing culture in a fun and safe environment. But this investment is much more, it brings benefits to the local community and is becoming a beacon for community participation and community spirit. Andrew Ross, Founder & Director - URBNSURF • Connecting with Outdoor Multi-Sport Facility Fields - The World Governing body for Hockey (FIH) has worked with a number of sports to develop guidance and performance standards for multi-sports surfaces that encourages facilities to be built to meet the needs of the local community to play many sports - the indoor sports hall taken outside. These new GEN 2 multi-sport playing surface standards will allow, Hockey (Hockey 5’s), Tennis, Netball, and Football (Futsal) all to be played safely on a single surface. This collaborative approach is allowing a diverse range of sports, catering for both genders and all age groups, to come together and share facilities. Alastair Cox, Facilities & Quality Programme Manager - International Hockey Federation

EXERCISE IS MEDICINE Workshop 2b: The Importance of Understanding Our Customers It is critical that as an industry we are aware of our community and potential customers so that we can appreciate how we then design programs for health, wellbeing and sports development. • Growing Visitation through Community Wellbeing Focus - Participation is one thing, but making a difference to the health and wellbeing of a community needs to be considered just as important, how can that be done? Michelle Nolland, General Manager Recreation - YMCA (NSW) • Embracing Artificial Intelligence to Service the Customers in a New Manner – What does the Future Hold?Is it possible to use Artificial Intelligence technology to have a better understanding of the emotions of customers and then customise your greeting and offerings. Adam Hawken, Business Development Manager - Systems - Belgravia Health & Leisure Group

1.30pm – DESIGN AND SUSTAINABILITY 3.00pm Workshop 3a: Key Trends in the Design and Management of Community Aquatic, Leisure and Wellbeing Facilities Evolving our thinking away from our historical position around functionality to holistic community outcomes that will engage more of the community and provide health and wellbeing outcomes, in a sustainable and affordable manner. Exploring the latest trends in pools and what can be learnt for Australia and New Zealand. • Global Trends on a Local Stage - Warren Green, Managing Director - Warren Green Consulting • Sustainability Principles to Design for a Community Facility – Green Square, Sydney • Designing to Reduce Risk and Optimise Sustainability – Latest Standards for Aquatic Safety Surfacing from the USA - Jonathan Keller, Chief Executive Officer - Life Floor USA

EXERCISE IS MEDICINE Workshop 3b: New Models for Different Community Outcomes What are the business management models needed to get the best outcome for the community over the next few decades? • VanSplash Vancouver’s Aquatics Strategy – Community Outcomes Across Municipality - A significant strategy for the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation approved. VanSplash lays out a 25-year vision for the future of aquatics in Vancouver, in anticipation of a changing and aging population. Katherine Howard, Park & Recreation Planner - Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation (Canada) • Sustainability for the Built Asset to Meet the Next Generation of Community Needs • People Perspective - How can we encourage future leaders to stay in the sector and grow the workforce to meet the changing needs of the sector?

Program correct at time of printing. | Page 17 COACH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE Tuesday 14th July – Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Coaching the 3P’s – Participation, Pathways and Performance We will be collectively exploring how we develop the coaches our Australian communities and participants need in the future: both from a community and pathway perspective. Coaches this is a must attend event for you - whatever sports you are involved in. This 1 day national conference offers you the opportunity to hear from world renowned experts in their field. Topics covered include:

• Coaching more effectively; • Ways to retain more youngsters in sport; • How to connect better with your athletes; • Continuous improvement in coaching; and • Physical literacy in the development pathways to exceed performance and reduce dropout.

The presenters come from a range of sports from various countries. Come and join us to improve your coaching, by hearing from these exceptional international speakers and join a growing group of passionate Australian coaches who are all keen to increase their impact. More speakers to be announced closer to the event. The National Coach Development Conference will also provide an opportunity to connect with the Industry Advisory Group - Community Coaching and hear some initial thinking emerging from their first year. This conference only costs $295 +GST for state and national sporting organisation personnel with a key responsibility for developing coaches. Attendees also can join the National Sports Convention on Day 2, (Wednesday 15th July). To access the Association Member discounted rate, use the code GO1NSC when you register at www.national.sportsconvention.com.au/register.

Page 18 | Program correct at time of printing. THE AUSTRALIAN SPORT, RECREATION AND PLAY INNOVATION AWARDS

The National Sports Convention 2020, is host of the Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Industry Innovation Awards. The purpose of these Industry Awards is to recognise and celebrate individuals and organisations from the play, recreation, community sport, government and education sectors who through their innovations are encouraging more people to be active. The awards celebrate the following categories:

1. PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Innovative programs, activities and events that have been developed to encourage the community to be more active in large numbers.

2. SPORTS SURFACES Innovative solutions that allow greater intensity and durability of natural, hybrid, synthetic or hard sports surfaces that allow for greater usage.

3. TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS AND PRODUCTS Business to business or the business to consumer innovations that NATIONAL SPORTS encourage more people to play sport or be active. CONVENTION - OUR 4. PLAYGROUND DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Designs and developments that allow and encourage more children to COMMITMENT TO GENDER play, have fun and be active. EQUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY 5. YOUNG INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR GENDER EQUALITY A young person (under 25) who has developed a program, space, activity, technological solution or innovative partnership that is The National Sports Convention is committed to gender encouraging more people to be active. equality and has strived to work with our collaborators to ensure this is reflected in the overall program for a balance of 6. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS INNOVATIONS speakers. We have set an overall target of 40% minimum and The packaging and communication of an opportunity in a manner that this year we are over 45%. has innovatively encouraged more people to be active. We recognise in some industry sectors gender equality is 7. FACILITY DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT not as balanced as we would like, so we are encouraging Innovative design and management that creates an environment where affirmative action for future leaders by working with our more people are active (built and natural environments). collaborators and key bodies to recognise future women leaders and subsidise their attendance to encourage women 8. THE OVERALL SPORT, RECREATION AND PLAY to have greater opportunities to be part of the NSC. INDUSTRY AWARD FOR INNOVATION This award will provide the prize for the National Sports Convention ACCESSIBILITY Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Award. The winner will be chosen from one the above seven winners. We are committed to providing opportunities for all to access Each category will be independently assessed by a panel of industry the NSC. We are reducing the burden of cost as a barrier by experts. offering:

As part of the National Sports Convention, the final three short-listed • Collaborator reduced costs for their members applicants have been provided with an opportunity to display their • Early bird prices that are the most economical solution innovation as part of the Sport and Recreation Expo for the industry to appreciate their innovations. • Group rate packages - five for the price of four tickets

The awards will be presented at the National Sports Convention. • Working with some State and Territory Governments and peak bodies to provide subsidised rates for organisations Applications open 1st May and close 1st July 2020. that may only be able to send one representative Contact your local State/Territory Government, your State Apply at www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au community sport organisation or any of our collaborators to explore if they are supporting this and can offer a subsidised registration.

Program correct at time of printing. | Page 19 SPORT AND RECREATION EXPO

Tuesday 14th July 8.30am – 6.30pm Wednesday 15th July 9.00am – 4.00pm

The National Sports Convention is committed to bringing together Australia’s leading suppliers and peak bodies under one roof for attendees to appreciate the opportunities available. This year the NSC will host a larger Sport and Recreation Expo with a dynamic collection of solution providers to connect with, more space for networking, dedicated activation areas and more work areas for delegates to utilise while away from the office.

The Sport and Recreation Expo includes:

PEAK BODY SPORTS HUB The Peak Body Sports Hub has been developed to allow delegates and expo attendees to connect and explore options of how they can work together, to activate more of the community to be active, and how the NSO’s, SSA’s and peak bodies can support them.

• Australian Sports Foundation • Badminton Australia • ChildSafe • Fitness Australia • Gymnastics Victoria • Play Australia CONFIRMED EXHIBITORS INCLUDE: SPORT AND RECREATION EXHIBITORS • Abacus, Smartlux & • Sport and Recreation Precision Sports Lighting Victoria The NSC exhibition offers attendees the opportunity to view a range of products and solutions, including: • Ace Floors & Seating • Sports Community • Ausco Modular • Sunbather • Australasian Leisure • TigerTurf Australia • Indoor Facilities – Everything from programs, activities, change Management • VicHealth rooms, technology, merchandising, secondary spend, retail • Australian Sports • Waterplay Solutions solutions, aquatic equipment and solutions. Foundation • Sports Equipment – All aspects of sport including goals, seats, • Badminton Australia flags, netting, fencing, lighting etc. • ChildSafe • Sports Technology – As the largest growth area of supporting • Dalton Consulting Engineers clubs and individuals in participation, the latest sports • FieldTurf technology will be showcased. • Fitness Australia • Sports Surfaces – Natural, hybrid, synthetic and hard-court • Gerard Lighting surfaces; with the latest technology from some of the • Gymnastics Victoria world and Australia’s leading suppliers, installers, maintenance • HART Sport companies and sports equipment providers. • Heliocol Pool Heating • Intelligent Play & Halliday Lighting SPORT AND RECREATION ACTIVATION AREA • Life Floor This year the National Sports Convention will host an Activation • Musco Lighting Australia Area where Exhibitors will showcase their latest products and have • PlaySport practical demonstrations for delegates to take part in. • Play Australia If you are interested in being part of the Sport and Recreation Expo • Polytan or in the Activation Area, please contact Interpoint Events on • Pride in Sport Australia 1300 789 845 or [email protected]. • Rec People • SkillsIQ • Smart Connection INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ZONE Consultancy The Technology Innovation Zone brings some of Australia’s leading • Sports & Play Industry Tech Companies and Start-ups to showcase the latest thinking on Association how technology and assist sport and recreation providers in the management, development and provision of sport to the broader Exhibitor list correct at time of printing, check community. www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au for updates

Page 20 | Program correct at time of printing. ADDITIONAL NSC EVENTS

NSC INDUSTRY TOURS Monday 13th July departing from the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

The Future of Play Tour Hosted by Play Australia, this tour will visit a diverse range of places to promote an understanding of the connection between play and physical activity. Exploring multiple sites focused on designing for play - with knowledge sharing insights from designers and architects as well as the recreation planners including:

• Carlton Gardens - Melbourne Parkour • Royal Park Nature Play Playground • Gardiner Reserve, North Melbourne • Footscray Bouldering Wall • Skinners Reserve, Braybrook • South Melbourne Primary School

The Future of Community Stadia and Centres of Excellence Tour Exploring some of Victoria’s newest and most innovative community stadia and elite sports fields that are used for both community and elite teams.

The Future of Community Aquatic, Leisure and Wellbeing Centres Tour Exploring some of the latest designs and refurbishments in the aquatic and leisure industry including: • Australia’s first surf park UBRNSURF opened in early 2020 in Tullamarine, Melbourne • Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) one of Australia’s premier sports and aquatic facilities • Brimbank City Council’s Sunshine Leisure Centre with recently installed new non-slip technology by Life Floor Australia • A Commercial Club to view and gain understanding of the private sector provision

All final tour sites will be announced online at: www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au NATIONAL SPORT INTEGRITY FORUM Tuesday 14th July – 4:00pm – 7:00pm Sport Australia Hall of Fame and Victoria University share a common goal, to promote the achievement of sporting excellence aligned with integrity. Together, in partnership with the National Sports Convention and SPORTSCOVER TM they will proudly be hosting the fifth edition of the National Sport Integrity Forum. CEO’s of Australia’s National and State Sports Organisations, peak bodies, government and compliance sectors will be invited to share their insights alongside a panel of experts, who will address global, regional and national issues as sport grapples with balancing fairness, inclusion, safety, integrity and young people’s rights. This forum is invite only, with invites to be sent out in May 2020. Contact [email protected] to be considered. Presented By

Program correct at time of printing. | Page 21 TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

LOCATION

The 2020 National Sports Convention is being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre with accessible hotels, easy transport connections and social opportunities, we aim to make the NSC as easy to attend as possible.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has many accommodation choices close by, including the Pan Pacific Melbourne and Novotel Melbourne South Wharf connected directly to MCEC via private internal walkways.

PAN PACIFIC MELBOURNE 2 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006

The recently refurbished five-star Pan Pacific Melbourne features luxury hotel rooms and suites, with panoramic views of the city skyline, Yarra River or Port Phillip Bay. Situated on the banks of the Yarra River in the iconic South Wharf precinct, guests at Pan Pacific Melbourne can enjoy easy access to MCEC. Pan Pacific Melbourne is offering NSC delegates a 10% discount on best available rates when booking directly online.

NOVOTEL MELBOURNE SOUTH WHARF 7 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006

The 4 star Novotel Melbourne South Wharf was recently opened in 2018 and also has direct access to MCEC. Featuring 26 levels with 347 accommodation rooms and suites, guests can choose from a range of inspired accommodation rooms and suites. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is offering NSC delegates a 17% discount on best available rates when booking directly online.

Further information and direct booking links can be found online at www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

Page 22 | REGISTRATION DETAILS To register for individual conferences and events within the National Sports Convention please go to www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au. For other events, please follow their respective links to register.

Prices for the National Sports Convention Conference and Tours taking place 13 - 15 July 2020 • The Future of Community Sport • The Future of Participation by Embracing Diversity and Inclusion • The Future of Active Communities – Active Cities and Local Neighbourhoods • The Future of Community Aquatic, Leisure and Wellbeing Facilities • The Future of Community Stadia and Centres of Excellence

EARLY BIRD RATE – BEFORE 1ST JUNE 2020

EARLY FULL GROUP RATE BIRD RATE Receive 20% OFF when registering five delegates ie five for the price of four. ASSOCIATION MEMBER $1,045 $1,195

DELEGATE RATE $1,145 $1,295

INDUSTRY TOURS

EARLY FULL THE FUTURE OF PLAY TOUR $195 BIRD RATE

THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY STADIA NATIONAL COACH AND CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE TOUR $195 DEVELOPMENT $295 $345 CONFERENCE THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY AQUATIC, LEISURE AND WELLBEING $195 CENTRES TOUR

All prices in Australian dollars and exclude GST. Full program details and to register go to www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

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