The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), along with assistance from the Maryland Host Committee are excited to bring the National Athletic Directors Conference to National Harbor, Maryland, December 13-17. The 50th annual conference will host an expected combined crowd of more than 2,600 athletic administrators, spouses, families, guests and exhibitors. Hotel The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center will be home for the national conference and the NIAAA Annual Meetings. This will also serve as the conference hotel. Program Highlights The Conference Advisory Committee is pleased to present two outstanding general session speakers this year, along with a wide variety of workshop topics. Dr. Adolph Brown, III, is an American urban and rural school educator, author, research-scientist-leader at heart, and is admired for his simple and direct "Real Talk". Dr. Brown will kick off the conference as the keynote speaker Saturday, December 14. The Closing General Session on Tuesday, December 17, will be highlighted by Kevin Laue. He is the first player missing a limb to play NCAA Division 1 basketball. He overcame the early death of his father, a challenging home environment and a legion of critics to become one of the top high school basketball players in California. At the Conference Luncheon Monday, December 16, eight individuals will be honored with NFHS Citations for their contributions to our profession. The NIAAA will present ten Bruce D. Whitehead Distinguished Service Awards, as well as the Award of Merit, Thomas E. Frederick Award of Excellence and the Frank Kovaleski Professional Development Award at the Conference Banquet on Tuesday, December 17. In addition, the banquet will feature the NIAAA Hall of Fame inductions with seven athletic administrators being enshrined in this the tenth class to be inducted. Workshop Topics Forty workshop topics, including four key topics repeated in adjoining workshops, have been chosen for the five workshop sessions. All workshops will be one hour in length and feature between one and three presenters. Each session will feature several topic choices for attendees. The various workshop topics are listed on the conference registration website. Special Session Topics We encourage you to attend both the "Hot Topic Session", featuring Dr. Brian King, from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) who will present on what athletic administrators need to be aware of regarding the issues of vaping, juuling and e-cigarettes. Also, Lee Green, JD, will present the "Sports Law Year-in-Review" session. Both are set for Tuesday, December 17. Don’t miss these great session. NIAAA Meetings The NIAAA will hold its 43rd Annual Meetings in conjunction with the conference. Over 50 NIAAA educational and business meetings will be held prior to, throughout and following the conference. The certification exam will be given Tuesday, December 17. The NIAAA legislative body, the Delegate Assembly, will meet Monday, December 16. The entire membership is encouraged to participate in the NIAAA Section Meetings that will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, December 15, as well as the NIAAA Annual Meeting at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17. The popular state door prize drawings will be conducted at the close of the Annual Meeting. A list of NIAAA meetings is included in the conference schedule which is part of this issue. Networking Opportunities Four key networking opportunities for attendees are built into the schedule to allow for additional attendee interaction and sharing. The popular, ‘Talking and Trading’ – Today’s Topics Networking will include seven discussion topics on Saturday, December 14. For a second year, the "Lunch and Learn" – Forum Networking will be held on Tuesday, December 17. It will include a bag lunch and a number of professional forums to choose from for discussion. Do not forget to attend "Give and Take" - Pod Networking and "Enrollment Size Collaborate" - Issues Networking will take place on Monday, December 16. Spouse/Guest Activities The Maryland Host Committee is playing a major role in the organization of an outstanding spouse/guest program that will feature a tour and breakfast at The Mount Vernon Inn. The event is for registered spouses and guests, and as always, registered spouses and guests are encouraged to attend the Opening and Closing General Sessions. Tickets to the conference luncheon and banquet will be available for purchase. Remember, only registered spouses and guests will be admitted into the Workshops & Exhibit Hall. A spouse/guest Welcome Reception will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturday, December 14. NIAAA Endowment Silent Auction and Fun Run/Walk As an attendee, make sure to stop and shop at the NIAAA Endowment Silent Auction conducted Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on items that have been obtained or donated to the Endowment Committee. The silent auction funds directly affect the NIAAA professional outreach opportunities for states. The NIAAA Endowment Fun Run takes place on Tuesday morning, December 17. The run will take place along the Potomac River just outside the Gaylord National front doors. Please join us as we run along the historic Potomac River. Exhibits The conference will provide an excellent opportunity for athletic administrators to view the latest products on the market and visit with the individual company representatives. The Exhibit Hall will be open from 11 a.m - 5 p.m., Sunday, December 15 and from 9 - 11:30 a.m., and 1:15 - 4 p.m., Monday, December 16. Anyone wanting to enter the Exhibit Hall must be registered for the conference and have the proper name badge. No exceptions will be made to this policy. The registration gift may be picked up from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., or 1:15 to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16. Conference Registration Conference registration is available on the Conference Webpage, https://www.adconference.org/. The information will be posted on the NIAAA website at www.niaaa.org and the NFHS website at www.nfhs.org. Conference Registration Fee The conference registration fee is set at $255 for current NIAAA members and state athletic/activity association staff, and $335 340 for non-members who register prior to November 22. No mail in registrations will be accepted as all registration will be conducted online. After November 22, late registrants may register online or on-site and the fee will be $345 355 for current NIAAA members and state athletic/activity association staff, and $400 435 for non-members. The conference fee includes the attendee’s name badge, conference registration, one luncheon and one banquet ticket. Retired NIAAA members (upon verification of membership) may register for $85 which includes a name badge, conference registration and the retired member’s breakfast. The spouse/guest registration fee is $55. This includes the spouse/guest program on Sunday, as well as a name badge for entrance into the exhibit hall, and opening and closing general sessions. Luncheon and banquet tickets for retired members, as well as spouses/guests, may be purchased separately. Not only will you be able to pay with credit cards online, you can also select "check" when you register online and then mail a check to NIAAA. Checks must arrive at the NIAAA by November 29, in order to for the attendee to be recognized as registered, upon arrival at the conference. Early Bird Registration An opportunity is being provided for early pick-up of your Registration Packet materials. This is set for Friday evening, December 13th, at the registration area between 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. This time slot will provide full registration, packet pick-up, payment for registrations, and LTI course modifications. Room Reservations To book your guest room reservations, go to the National Athletic Directors Conference Website www.adconference.org/. Room rates are $169 (plus state tax + city tax) for single or double occupancy. Registration Refund Policy All pre-paid conference fees will be refunded if cancellation notice is given by Friday, December 6, 2019. After December 6, 2019, the following are non-refundable: Spouse/Guest, Banquet, Luncheon and Sports Turf Seminar. Based on extenuating circumstances, the registration fee may be refunded minus the $50 cancellation charge. This is at the discretion of conference management. |
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