"State of the Industry” Breakfast Opens 2009 Conference, Deadline Nears

WASHINGTON, DC (Thursday, April 16, 2009)— USIndoor’s 9th Annual Facility Operators Conference and Trade Show takes place June 22-26, 2009, at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, located in the heart of Las Vegas’ famous strip.  Discounted hotel rates, beginning at $50/night (versus our contracted $129 group rate), are available to USIndoor attendees now until April 29. For reservations, call the hotel at 1-888-373-9855 and mention you are with the US Indoor Soccer Association, GROUP CODE—SFISA9.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY BREAKFAST
New this year, USIndoor will be holding a formal sit-down breakfast on Wednesday—the open of the Conference’s core programming—to discuss the “State of the Industry” as it impacts USIndoor facility members.  The economy, of course, is on everyone’s mind.  Experts with hands-on experience and a breadth of knowledge from around the US will assess how our industry is faring, compared to related fields, and outline their expectations for the near term, including bright spots.  The presenters will also use hard data compiled by USIndoor, the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association and other sources, to discuss industry participation trends, facility design trends, advances in technology, best business practices, programming choices, cost-controls and other topics vital to sport facilities’ day-to-day operations and long-term viability.

Leading the session will be USIndoor’s professional consulting team, consisting of Jim Cline, USIndoor’s CAO Program Director and Principal of The Goals Group (Columbus, OH), Bryan Finnerty, Managing Owner of High Velocity Sports, Chairman of USIndoor’s Tournament Committee, and President of The Sports Facilities Advisory (Canton, MI), Norm Gill, former USIndoor Board Member and Member of Pinnacle Indoor Sports (Louisville, KY), and Kent Gold, CEO of Gold Consulting and SoccerTots (Spokane, WA).  For additional background information, please visit Conference Bios.

Attendees will have ample opportunity to meet with presenters and mingle with other attendees throughout the rest of the day and on Thursday during a full itinerary of educational sessions and networking and social events.  For general information and registration, visit 2009 USIndoor Conference & Trade Show and reserve your space today.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS (Monday-Friday, June 22-26)
Certified Arena Operator Program, Monday and Tuesday
Core Programming including New Speakers for 2009, Wednesday and Thursday
Roundtable Meetings for Existing Operators, Wednesday and Thursday
Closed Meeting for Financial Survey Participants, Wednesday
Excursions to Old Las Vegas and Hoover Dam, Thursday and Friday
Sponsorship Symposium, Friday
Referee Certification Clinic, Friday

Quicklinks to Register:
Individuals, Exhibitors
Flamingo Hotel & Casino: 1-888-373-9855; mention you are with the US Indoor Soccer Association, along with Group Code SFISA9.

See you in Vegas!

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