March - April 2003
Vol. 14, No. 2 | Contents
Special Event:
IAB Summit in the Rockies
The USRA’s former annual leadership conference has a new face ... the 2003 “Summit in the Rockies”

This new conference will offer an exciting environment for industry leaders, club members and owners, State Associations and volunteers, USRA and international members to come together to create a new direction and focus for the sport. This will be a open meeting, for anyone who wishes to register and take part.

Sponsored by:

NEW! Agenda released ... see an early overview of what's planned for attendees! Reservations are filling up quickly, so sign up today ... you won't want to miss this special event for racquetball!

 >>> DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 <<< 

Everyone will stay at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort located in Colorado Springs, which offers dramatic views, championship golf course, beautiful recreation complex (including racquetball courts), business service center, award winning dining facility, and Will Rogers Lounge. Registration and check-in will begin on Thursday September 4th. Fees will include: Room (double occupancy), breakfast and lunch each day, breakout sessions, summit registration fees, wine reception, Saturday night Banquet/Live Auction, souvenir, and all Summit materials. Cost —$450.00 per person (Value: $650.00)*.

*A special discounted rate -- of $350.00 per person -- will be extended to any registrant who is a State president or board member, Official USRA Sponsor, Official IRF representative, USRA Lifetime member, or USRA Board of Directors member.

What's in Store 
for Attendees ...  		Pre-Event Thursday: $10,000 Hole in One Contest 
Come join the fun and excitement, with a full day of golf, contests, food, drink, and great friends. The Cheyenne Mountain resort features an immaculately groomed 18-hole championship Pete Dye golf course, and we will be offering a hole-in-one contest, with $10,000 for the lucky winner. Cost per person will be a $120, which includes: 18 holes, cart, practice range balls, souvenirs, continental breakfast, lunch, beverages, wine reception, and lots of prizes. The event will be a fundraiser for the U.S. National Team. Pre-Summit lodging on Wednesday evening must be arranged separately, as needed ($198/night at Cheyenne Resort). 
  • Thursday: 8:00 am, Golf Outing
    6:00 pm, Reception and Summit registration 
  • Friday: 9:00 am — 4:00 pm, Summit meetings 
  • Saturday: 9:00 am — 3:00 pm Summit meetings 
    7:00 pm, Banquet and Live Auction
  • Sunday: Departure –Travel day

Celebration Saturday: Live entertainment and auction 
As a way to cap the summit and thank everyone for their added support of this special event, we'll share a banquet and a live auction, with entertainment that everyone is sure to enjoy. You will have the opportunity to bid on various items, dance, relax and take in the beautiful views of Colorado!

Tentative Agenda
    The Guest List ... 
    Come interact with invited guests from:
    -- The International Health & Racquet Sports Association [IHRSA]
    -- The National Intramural Recreational Sports Association [NIRSA]
    -- The YMCA
    -- L.A. Fitness
    -- The Racquetball Manufacturer's Council [RMC], and industry representatives from E-Force, Ektelon, Harrow, Head/Penn, ProKennex, Wilson.
    -- The Pro Tours: International Racquetball Tour [IRT], The Ladies Professional Racquetball Association [LPRA], The Legends Tour*
    -- Marketing Prospects
    -- State Directors
    -- Foreign National Governing Body [NGB] officials and coaches
    * The "legendary" Steve "Bo" Keeley will be in attendance to field questions about the new Legends Tour. 
  • Thursday September 4th
  • - 7 am: Golf registration
  • - 8 am: Shot gun start
  • - 7 pm: Summit reception and registration
  • Friday September 5th
  • - 7 am: Registration
  • - 8 am: Introductions/Welcome
  • - 9 am: Manufacturers: “New program to promote grassroots development”
  • - 10 am: NIRSA, IHRSA, YMCA, LA Fitness: “What we need to make racquetball successful”
  • - 11 am: The New Portable Court – Joe Garcia
  • - 12 pm: Lunch
  • - 1 pm: Focus Groups & Workshops “If no restraints” “The three most important programs to promote for the next five years”
  • - 3 pm: Restraints – what restraints may reduce the impact of the above programs and how do we overcome restraints.
  • - 7 pm: A history lesson – Steve Keeley at the racquetball courts
  • - 8 pm: Social Time
  • Saturday September 6th
  • - 9 am: New membership Management Computer Services – AI Group/Kevin Joyce
  • - 10:30 am: New ranking system – USRA Staff/Vantage Tech
  • - 11:30 am: New membership Card – Kevin Joyce
  • - 1 pm: IAB “A new service for members and states”
  • - 2 pm: A New Marketing Initiative – Ivan Davis
  • - 2:30 pm: USRA Tournament Management System – USRA staff
  • - 3:30 pm: Summary
  • - 7:30 pm: Banquet live auction, and dance
Want to Sponsor an Activity? Golf Outing Title Sponsorship
This pre-event outing at Cheyenne Mountain Resort and Country Club of Colorado will benefit the U.S. Racquetball Team as an official fundraiser. The event's Title Sponsor will receive corporate name and logo on the souvenir shirt, plus appear on all printed materials, be recognized at all receptions and have display signage throughout the summit. $1,500.00 

Hole-in-One Sponsor
A $10,000 prize will be offered to anyone who can make a hole-in-one on a Par 3 hole. Title sponsorship of this contest will include name and logo on the prize hole and on all advertisements promoting the contest. $1,000.00 

Own a Hole Sponsorship
Corporations and individual donors are invited to underwrite a single hole of the day's course. A flag bearing your company name and logo will be placed at your designated hole for all to see. $250.00

Banquet & Live Auction Title Sponsor
The title sponsor of the closing banquet, auction, entertainment and dancing planned for the Cheyenne Mountain Resort on Saturday evening will receive a full range of recognition and promotional opportunities throughout the event. $500 cash or $1000 in wholesale product for auction.

Summit Trade Show
Set up a trade show booth in a prime location for summit attendees to view products and purchase items while the summit sessions are taking place = $250.00 

Auction Sponsors
Companies or individuals are invited to donate items to be used in giveaways and drawings throughout the summit. Special recognition will be presented during the closing banquet, as well as other promotional opportunities.

Supporting Sponsors
General donations to the USRA and/or the U.S. National Team will be accepted, and added to the overall fund originated by the golf outing. These supporting sponsors will also be recognized over the course of the event.

More Information? To find out more about how you can take part in the Summit as a sponsor, please contact: Heather R. Fender 719-635-5396 ext 129 or 719-499-3252.

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