3rd Annual Certified Arena Operator Program
Save $100/person: Early-Bird Registration Discount Ends May 1

WASHINGTON, DC (Tuesday, April 28, 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.  With savings available up to $100 per person, Early-Bird Registration ends May 1 for exhibitors and attendees.  In addition, discounted hotel rates, beginning at $50/night (versus a contracted $129 group rate), are available to USIndoor attendees now until April 29. For reservations, dial 1-888-373-9855 and mention you are with the US Indoor Soccer Association, GROUP CODE—SFISA9.  (See also, http://www.usindoor.com/flamingo_hotel.html)

CERTIFIED ARENA OPERATOR CLASS
USIndoor hosts its third annual certification class for sport facility operators June 22-23 (Monday and Tuesday), in conjunction with the association’s annual Facility Operators Conference.  Individuals who successfully complete the program’s course and pass the exam receive the designation, “Certified Arena Operator” (CAO).  Eighty attendees have participated in the class to date.

Designed for those serious about running a recreational sports facility or having a career in facility management, the CAO Program seeks to (1) increase the knowledge and skill level of arena operators, (2) enhance the professionalism of sport facility management and (3) recognize those who demonstrate a fundamental level of proficiency in indoor sports operations.

Curriculum topics include: needs assessment and feasibility, management practices, human resources, financial operations, legal considerations, marketing, advertising and public relations, referee training and management, customer service, program development (including ancillary programming), operations (including insurance, HVAC, emergency systems, security, etc.) sponsorship sales, and ancillary revenue streams such as retail sales, video games, and concessions. 

For additional details, past announcements, exhibitor information and registration, visit 2009 USIndoor Conference & Trade Show and reserve your space today.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS (Monday-Friday, June 22-26)
“State of the Industry” Breakfast, Wednesday
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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