ARI 52nd annual conference returns to Hunter Valley

The 52nd annual Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) Conference and Trade Show will be returning to the Crowne Plaza, Hunter Valley on the 20th and 21st June with keynote presentations by high profile speakers and a range of management and operational streams presented by industry specialists.

Delegates will also have the opportunity to participate in various networking activities and view demonstrations of the latest products and technology available to the aquatic and recreation industry.

A key presentation at the event will cover the management of drowning risks and how to how to prevent drowning from a legally defendable position.

The event will include a full AUSTSWIM Aquatic Services Officer (ASO) course, professional development sessions for Certificate III Modules, professional development sessions and a trade show.

Presented by Gary Johnson of Pool Super Vision™ and Matt North of FAST College will present a new concept for drowning prevention that will present attendees with procedures that they can begin implementing immediately at their centre. The presentation will also include the unit of competence BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes.

Other event presentations include:

• Keynote Speaker Peter Thurin – motivational speaker is the founder of Blackbelt in Eexcellence and has been empowering thousands of people from all parts of the world for over a dozen years. 
• Presentation from AUSTSWIM Chief Executive Jennifer Schembri-Portelli 
• NSW Health Case studies on Pool Contamination
• Presentation from Capitalising on our Community Groups to Increase Revenue (Disability, disadvantaged, non-English speaking, adult non swimmers, Aboriginal cultures)
• Presentation on How to Generate Revenue into your Facility

Other event highlights include:

• Extended Networking times with Delegates and Suppliers with a choice of Hunter Valley Wine Tour or nine holes of Golf
• Annual presentation dinner with live entertainment
• New Awards of excellence in customer service and environmental sustainability sponsored by Roejen as well as the Orimatech award in Excellence, RLS Lifeguard of the Year and the AH Pierce Facility of the Year.

To book accommodation, call the reservations team at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley on 02 4991 0970 from 7am to 7pm. Quote the ARI Conference for a discounted rate.

Click here for contact information and details for 52nd annual ARI Conference and Trade Show in the Australasian Leisure Management calendar.

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