2012 Conference

2012 Triathlon America Conference

"The Business of Triathlon"

February 19-21, 2012
Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego, CA

Join us for the premier gathering of leaders of the triathlon business community. Enjoy three days of learning, networking and fun at the beautiful Rancho Bernardo Inn.

View 2011 schedule  |  View 2011 attendees

View 2012 schedule  |  View 2012 attendees

 

Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed three beautiful days with us at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in sunny San Diego, California. We are already looking forward to next year. Keep on the look out for details regarding the 2013 Triathlon America Conference!

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Conference Speakers & Panelists

Marisol Casado Keynote Speaker- Sunday President, International Triathlon Union (ITU) View Biography	Rob urbach Keynote Speaker- Monday Chief Executive Officer, USA Triathlon (USAT) View Biography
Andrew Messick Keynote Speaker- Tuesday Chief Executive Officer, World Triathlon Corp. View Biography	Jack Caress Keynote Speaker- Monday President, Triathlon America View Biography
Dave Alberga The Active Network / Triathlon America Market Research Survey CEO, The Active Network	Gale Bernhardt Olympics and the Business of Triathlon Panel Former Olympic Coach View Biography
Michellie Jones Olympics and the Business of Triathlon Panel Olympic Triathlete View Biography	Jimmy Riccitello Olympics and the Business of Triathlon Panel Triathlon Coach View Biography
Steve Furniss Olympics and the Business of Triathlon Panel EVP/Director of Swim, TYR View Biography	Mike Buteau Olympics and the Business of Triathlon Panel Reporter, Bloomberg News & Bloomberg Businessweek View Biography
melissa merson State of the Sport Panel Executive Director, National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity View Biography	TJ Murphy State of the Sport Panel Editorial Director, Triathlete Magazine View Biography
Robert Vigorito State of the Sport Panel Founder & President, TriColumbia View Biography	John Quinn State of the Sport Panel Regional Sales Manager, Specialized View Biography
Tim Moxey Inside Sponsorship Panel CEO, blueseventy View Biography	Greg Lucia Inside Sponsorship Panel Brand Intergration Director, Saatchi & Saatchi LA View Biography
Casey Cortese Inside Sponsorship Panel Vice President, JANUS View Biography	Dan Schorr Inside Sponsorship Panel CEO, Start2Finish Marketing View Biography
Paul steely white One Less Car Panel Executive Director, Transportation Alternatives NYC View Biography	everett hauser One Less Car Panel Transportation Specialist with the Deparment of Public Works for the County of San Diego View Biography
Bruno Maier One Less Car Panel Vice President, Bikes Belong Coalition View Biography	Kebby Holden Marketing to Women Panel SOAS Racing
Richard Adler Marketing to Women Panel CEO, Philadelphia Triathlon / SheROX Triathlon Series View Biography	Tanya Maslach Marketing to Women Panel Cheif TRIbal Officer, Go TRIbal View Biography
Matt Fitzgerald Best Writers in Endurance Sports Panel Author, Iron War View Biography	Marty Dugard Best Writers in Endurance Sports Panel Author, To Be A Runner View Biography
Scott Tinley Best Writers in Endurance Sports Panel Author & Coach View Biography	Ben GreenField Breakout Leader Triathlon Coach, Author and Fitness Business Consultant View Biography
KRISTIN CARROLL Breakout Leader Vice President of Marketing, Active Network View Biography	Ryan Troll The Importance of Tri Clubs to the Business of Triathlon Panel President, DC Triathlon Club View Biography
Thompson Richmond The Importance of Tri Clubs to the Business of Triathlon Panel Founder, California Triathlon Network View Biography

 

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Schedule Highlights 

• Marisol Casado, International Triathlon Union President, speaking on Triathlon, the Olympics and the role of the ITU as the world's governing body for triathlon.
• Rob Urbach and USAT's Vision for the Future of Triathlon.
• Ironman CEO, Andrew Messick, giving the conference closing Keynote.
• State of the Sport Panel with Executive Director of National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, Melissa Merson, and Editorial Director of Triathlete & Inside Triathlon Magazines, TJ Murphy.
• Panels on Sponsorship, The Importance of Triathlon Clubs to the Business of Triathlon, Alternative Transportation Initiatives, and Marketing to Women.
• Breakout Sessions on Using Online Technology to Boost Your Business, and Building Successful Marketing Campaign.
• Results from The Active Network & Triathlon America Market Research Study.
• Triathlon America Awards Presented by The Active Network and presentation of the Ron Smith Award.
• Networking Lunch Presented by Ironman.
• Panel Discussion and Booking Signing with authors Matt Fitzgerald and Marty Dugard.

Complete 2012 Conference Schedule

List of Those Who Have Already Registered

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Triathlon America Awards Celebration to Honor Triathlon's Best

Triathlon America will recognize and honor the best companies, programs and athletes in the triathlon industry at the Triathlon America Awards Celebration, presented by Active Network on Monday, February 20. The awards will include:

• Ron Smith Most Valuable Triathlete of the Year- Male
• Ron Smith Most Valuable Triathlete of the Year- Female
• Retailers of the Year
• Most Innovative Triathlon Products
• Best Published Triathlon Photograph print or online
• Best Published Written Triathlon article print or online

The Ron Smith Most Valuable Triathlete Award Worldwide (MVT), is considered the "Heisman" of the sport of triathlon, the MVT award honors the most outstanding male and female triathlete of the season. Conference registration includes the Awards Celebration and the Legends of the Sport Reception.

Registration

Triathlon America Members

• $795/ person

Non-members

• $995/ person

Registration includes all conference events and meals.

Triathlon America Awards Banquet guest tickets - $150.

Triathlon America Golf Tournament (limited to 32) - $150

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Rancho Bernardo Inn

The Rancho Bernardo Inn will be the host resort hotel for the Triathlon America Conference, is one of the San Diego area’s premier meeting location. Enjoy the conference in a relaxed, Southern California setting with great meeting facilities, plentiful courtyards, patios and restaurants for networking, and comfortable guest rooms.  The inland location will provide a welcome warm, sunny break from winter.

Rancho Bernardo Inn San Diego
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
Toll Free 877.517.9340

Reservations

$189 plus tax for with either a Deluxe Resort King or Deluxe Resort Double Queen room.  The spacious guest rooms feature private balconies or patios with relaxing views of the many garden and fountains on the property.  The rooms offer wireless internet, 42” flat screen TVs, ungraded linens and convenient access to meeting areas, restaurants, spa, golf course and pools.

• Note: Self-Parking is included in the room rate. Valet is $12 /night.

For reservations, call toll free 877-517-9340. Or click here to book your room online.

Hotel Features

The Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort & Spa offers a memorable resort-style guest experience with luxury accommodations, award-winning dining, championship golf, and day spa in addition to its outstanding meeting facilities.

Location

The Rancho Bernardo Inn is about 40 minutes north of the San Diego's airport.  Convenient shuttle service will be available for attendees. The airport is served by all the major rental car companies.

Transportation

Company	Phone Number	Website	Price Estimate
Access Shuttle	619.282.1515 / 800.690.9090	Acess Shuttle	about $45.00 one way
Advanced Shuttle	800.719.3499	Advanced Shuttle	about $44.00 one way
Airport Shuttle	619.234.4403 / 888.254.0333	Airport Shuttle	about $37.00 one way
Cloud 9 Shuttle / Super Shuttle	800.9.SHUTTLE (974.8885)	Super Shuttle	about $24.00 one way
Coronado Livery	800.777.0585	Coronado Livery	about $41.00 one way
Ez Ride	800.REDVANS (733.8267)	Ez Ride	about $40.00 one way
Sea Breeze Shuttle	619.297.7463	Sea Breeze Shuttle	about $39.00 one way

 

Sponsors

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