2012 Conference

2012 Triathlon America Conference

"The Business of Triathlon"

February 19-21, 2012
Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego, CA

Join us for the premier gathering of leaders of the triathlon business community. Enjoy three days of learning, networking and fun at the beautiful Rancho Bernardo Inn.

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Conference Speakers & Panelists

Marisol Casado Keynote Speaker- Sunday President, International Triathlon Union (ITU) View Biography	Rob urbach Keynote Speaker- Monday Chief Executive Officer, USA Triathlon (USAT) View Biography
Andrew Messick Keynote Speaker- Tuesday Chief Executive Officer, World Triathlon Corp. View Biography	Jack Caress Keynote Speaker- Monday President, Triathlon America View Biography
Dave Alberga The Active Network / Triathlon America Market Research Survey CEO, The Active Network	Gale Bernhardt Olympics and the Business of Triathlon Former Olympic Coach View Biography
melissa merson State of the Sport Panel Executive Director, National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity View Biography	charlie Patten State of the Sport Panel Owner, Revolution3 Triathlon Series View Biography
TJ Murphy State of the Sport Panel Editorial Director, Triathlete Magazine View Biography	Tim Moxey Inside Sponsorship Panel CEO, blueseventy View Biography
Greg Lucia Inside Sponsorship Panel Brand Intergration Director, Saatchi & Saatchi LA View Biography	Casey Cortese Inside Sponsorship Panel Vice President, JANUS View Biography
Paul steely white One Less Car Panel Executive Director, Transportation Alternatives NYC View Biography	everett hauser One Less Car Panel Transportation Specialist with the Deparment of Public Works for the County of San Diego View Biography
Tanya Maslach Marketing to Women Cheif TRIbal Officer, Go TRIbal View Biography	Matt Fitzgerald Best Writers in Endurance Sports Panel Author, Iron War View Biography
Marty Dugard Best Writers in Endurance Sports Panel Author, To Be A Runner View Biography	Ben GreenField Breakout Leader Triathlon Coach, Author and Fitness Business Consultant View Biography
Ryan Troll The Importance of Tri Clubs to the Business of Triathlon Panel President, DC Triathlon Club View Biography

 

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Schedule Highlights 

• Marisol Casado, International Triathlon Union President, speaking on Triathlon, the Olympics and the role of the ITU as the world's governing body for triathlon.
• Rob Urbach and USAT's Vision for the Future of Triathlon.
• Ironman CEO, Andrew Messick, giving the conference closing Keynote.
• State of the Sport Panel with Executive Director of National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, Melissa Merson, Revolution3 Tri Series Owner, Charlie Patten, and Editorial Director of Triathlete & Inside Triathlon Magazines, TJ Murphy.
• Panels on Sponsorship, The Importance of Triathlon Clubs to the Business of Triathlon, Alternative Transportation Initiatives, and Marketing to Women.
• Breakout Sessions on Using Online Technology to Boost Your Business, and Building Successful Marketing Campaign.
• Results from The Active Network & Triathlon America Market Research Study.
• Triathlon America Awards Presented by The Active Network and presentation of the Ron Smith Award.
• Networking Lunch Presented by Ironman.
• Panel Discussion and Booking Signing with authors Matt Fitzgerald and Marty Dugard.

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Triathlon America Awards Celebration to Honor Triathlon's Best

Triathlon America will recognize and honor the best companies, programs and athletes in the triathlon industry at the Triathlon America Awards Celebration, presented by Active Network on Monday, February 20. The awards will include:

• Ron Smith Most Valuable Triathlete of the Year- Male
• Ron Smith Most Valuable Triathlete of the Year- Female
• Retailers of the Year
• Most Innovative Triathlon Products
• Best Published Triathlon Photograph print or online
• Best Published Written Triathlon article print or online

The Ron Smith Most Valuable Triathlete Award Worldwide (MVT), is considered the "Heisman" of the sport of triathlon, the MVT award honors the most outstanding male and female triathlete of the season. Conference registration includes the Awards Celebration and the Legends of the Sport Reception.

Registration

Triathlon America Members

• $795/ person

Non-members

• $995/ person

Registration includes all conference events and meals.

Triathlon America Awards Banquet guest tickets - $150.

Triathlon America Golf Tournament (limited to 32) - $150

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Rancho Bernardo Inn

The Rancho Bernardo Inn will be the host resort hotel for the Triathlon America Conference, is one of the San Diego area’s premier meeting location. Enjoy the conference in a relaxed, Southern California setting with great meeting facilities, plentiful courtyards, patios and restaurants for networking, and comfortable guest rooms.  The inland location will provide a welcome warm, sunny break from winter.

Rancho Bernardo Inn San Diego
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
Toll Free 877.517.9340

Reservations

$189 plus tax for with either a Deluxe Resort King or Deluxe Resort Double Queen room.  The spacious guest rooms feature private balconies or patios with relaxing views of the many garden and fountains on the property.  The rooms offer wireless internet, 42” flat screen TVs, ungraded linens and convenient access to meeting areas, restaurants, spa, golf course and pools.

• Note: Self-Parking is included in the room rate. Valet is $12 /night.

For reservations, call toll free 877-517-9340. Or click here to book your room online.

Hotel Features

The Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort & Spa offers a memorable resort-style guest experience with luxury accommodations, award-winning dining, championship golf, and day spa in addition to its outstanding meeting facilities.

Location

The Rancho Bernardo Inn is about 40 minutes north of the San Diego's airport.  Convenient shuttle service will be available for attendees. The airport is served by all the major rental car companies.

Transportation

Company	Phone Number	Website	Price Estimate
Access Shuttle	619.282.1515 / 800.690.9090	Acess Shuttle	about $45.00 one way
Advanced Shuttle	800.719.3499	Advanced Shuttle	about $44.00 one way
Airport Shuttle	619.234.4403 / 888.254.0333	Airport Shuttle	about $37.00 one way
Cloud 9 Shuttle / Super Shuttle	800.9.SHUTTLE (974.8885)	Super Shuttle	about $24.00 one way
Coronado Livery	800.777.0585	Coronado Livery	about $41.00 one way
Ez Ride	800.REDVANS (733.8267)	Ez Ride	about $40.00 one way
Sea Breeze Shuttle	619.297.7463	Sea Breeze Shuttle	about $39.00 one way

 

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