Aquatics, parks and recreation sectors combine for South Australian industry conference

Industry sectors in South Australia have combined to stage a joint aquatics, parks and recreation conference on 7th and 8th April at Adelaide's Morphettville Racecourse.

The combined conference results from a decision by the Aquatics Advisory Committee of Recreation South Australia (Recreation SA) to combine the annual South Australian Aquatic conference with the Recreation and Parks conference.

With the theme 'Learn, Grow, Innovate, Motivate - 10 Ideas to Transform My Sector', a Recreation SA spokesperson explained that "combining the two events will allow a greater spread of speakers who can provide information common to all recreation sectors, attract greater numbers and allow networking across the industries."

Confirmed speakers for the event include:

• Rod Hook, Chief Executive, South Australia Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure

• Keith Thomas, Chief Executive, Port Adelaide Football Club

• Professor Rick Sarre, School of Law, University of South Australia

• Mike Eubank, Colorado USA - Bike Trails

• Steven Trigg, Chief Executive, Adelaide Football Club

Sessions will include:

• Aquatic Round table what is happening in the industry?

• How to attract older people to recreation?

• Senior management panel what is the future of recreation in local government?

• Marketing

• Social Media

• Working with state sporting organisations to increase patronage

The event will also feature the presentation of two aquatic management awards, for 'Aquatics Innovation' and the 'SA Aquatics Industry Person of the Year'.

Recreation SA is committed to supporting the growth and development of community recreation, outdoor recreation, fitness and aquatic facility management in South Australia.

For more information or to register contact Recreation SA on 08 8332 2288, E: admin@recreationsa.org, www.parksleisure.com.au/regions/sa-nt/2014-sant-conference

19th January 2014 - NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2014 RECREATION SA AWARDS