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23-24 JUNE 2016 ROSEHILL RACECOURSE, SYDNEY

ProgramVisit www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au or phone 1300 789 845

Encouraging more people to play, recreate and participate in sport

PARTICIPATION • SURFACES • FACILITIES • PLAY • TECHNOLOGY

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Stream ThemesCollectively the National Sports Convention comprises six streams that have been invested significantly to promote, plan, manage and support the growth in participation including:

Programs and Activities to Grow Participation Innovations, programs and activities to encourage more people to be more active more often on a regular basis.

Play Symposium Innovative, challenging and safe play spaces to encourage children to be active beginning from early stage of life.

Natural Sports Turf Innovation, technological advances and design have allowed natural sports facilities to cope better with increased demand.

Synthetic Sports Turf Standards, innovative design and management practices, safety, health and environmental issues are driving global improvements in the synthetic surfaces technology to allow organisations to meet their challenge of growing demand.

Sport and Recreation Facility Management Developing designs and managing sport, recreation, aquatics and leisure facilities to encourage more people to be active needs innovation, flare and understanding of best practice to encourage a growth in participation.

Technological Solutions to Enhance Experience and Patronage To avoid people moving away from traditional sports, technology is a key factor that creates motivation, social connection and provide intrinsic feedback.

Innovation Breeds SuccessTo grow participation in a manner that makes a real difference to society, we have sourced the latest innovations and case studies of how people and organisations are doing things differently. To celebrate this diversity of approaches, innovation is the overarching theme across the keynote speeches, workshop streams, masterclasses and expo.

Keynote SpeakersWe are proud to welcome our keynote speakers who have made a difference globally and within Australia to how participants view play, recreation, fitness and sport. Innovation and thinking differently has created their success and their stories, strategies and impacts will be shared with us.

WelcomeIt is a pleasure to invite you to attend the 2016 National Sports Convention. This year’s program, with international and Australian experts provides the most comprehensive educational program on recreation and sports facilities in Australia. We invite you to join collaborators, speakers and sponsors at this unique event. The focus is:

“To encourage more people to play, recreate and participate in sport together with what infrastructure facilities, programs, activities and technological solutions are needed to support more people being active.”A number of conferences, symposiums, masterclasses and a dedicated Expo have been combined to encourage the broadest network of delegates from play, recreation, sport, government, education, consultancy, architectural and planning sectors.

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Collaborators, Sponsors and SupportersThe National Sports Convention 2016 has been developed with the support of our collaborators, our generous sponsors and the speakers who have travelled near and far to share their experiences on how Australia can really make a difference by encouraging more people to be active.

OUR SPONSORS

Platinum Sponsor Sports Turf Stream Sponsor

• Sport England

• Fitness First Australia

• Opus International Consultants (NZ)

• FIH

• VicHealth

• Tennis Australia

• Australian Sports Foundation

• Team App

• Australian Sports Turf Consultants

• Belgravia Leisure

• Links Modular Solutions

• Auckland Council

• Nature Play Qld

• Kidsafe NSW

• Polytan

• Singapore Sports Hub

• City of Ryde

• k20 Architecture

• SportEng

• parkrun

• Swinburne University

• Labosport

• Football Federation Australia

• Australian Sports Commission

• FIFA

• SESL Australia

• YMCA (NSW)

• mycause

• Worldwide Sports Management

• HG Sports Turf

• Andrew Burges Architects

• Victoria University

• Richmond Football Club

• Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands

• Aquatics and Recreation Institute

• Turf One

• dwp|suters

• SGL Funding Ltd

• STRI

• LandmarkPro

• Sydney Olympic Park Authority

• CareMonkey

• Institute of Groundsmanship UK

• revolutioniseSPORT

• Play Contractors Association

• Sport New Zealand

• World Rugby

• Total Irrigation Designers

• Funlab

• Cronulla Sharks

• AgEnviro Solutions

• Western Bulldogs

• Melos

• Sports Clean

• Moreland City Council

• Sport and Recreation Services (ACT)

• Acousto-Scan

• Federation University

• Proleisure

• Cycling Australia

• BioConnected

• Campbelltown City Council (NSW)

• Nunawading Swimming Club

• Rosterfy

• SponServe

REPRESENTATIVE ORGANISATIONS

OUR COLLABORATORS

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Media PartnerInnovations Overall Award

Social Network Partner

Gold Sponsors

PROGRAM DAY 1 Thursday 23 June

8.00am Registration

9.00am Welcomes

9.15am - 10.15am

Global Keynote Session 1: Sport England - Whole of Government Sporting Future StrategyJennie Price - Chief Executive - Sport England

10.15am - 11.00am

Morning Tea & Coffee in Expo

11.00am - 12.15pm

Conference Keynote Session 1: Activating the Community that Really Need to Participate

We Are FootballDavid Gallop - Chief Executive Officer - Football Federation Australia

The Changing Face of Community Fitness CentresMichael Cunico - National Fitness Manager - Fitness First Australia

Global Innovation In Play Transforms Community ParticipationCatherine Hamilton - Principal - Landscape Architecture - Opus International Consultants Ltd

12.15pm - 1.15pm

Lunch and Networking in Expo

1.15pm - 2.30pm

STREAM 1Synthetic Sports Turf

STREAM 2Natural Sports Turf

STREAM 3 Sport and Recreation Facility Management

Global Update on Synthetic Sports Surface Standards

1. Football Turf New Performance StandardsSpeaker to be confirmed from FIFA

2. Synthetic Surfaces are Growing the Game in Rugby UnionLeanne Walsh - Research and Equipment Manager - World Rugby

3. New Hockey Quality Turf ProgramAlastair Cox - Facilities & Equipment Manager - Hockey (FIH)

Water Management - Too Much or Too Little

1. Budgeting for Water - An Art or a Science?Simon Leake - Principal Soil Scientist & Managing Director - SESL Australia

2. Innovation Around IrrigationMatthew Wilson - Managing Director - Total Irrigation Designers

The Changing Face of Sport and Recreation

1. Health and Fitness Outcomes Driving Sport and Recreation ParticipationJerril Rechter - Chief Executive Officer - VicHealth

2. Community Development Supporting Sport and Recreation ParticipationLeisa Hart - Chief Executive Officer - YMCA NSW

3. Changing Participation Patterns can be Achieved through Packaging and Experience FocusBlaise Witnish - Group Operations Director - Funlab

STREAM 4Programs and Activities to Grow Participation

STREAM 5Technological Solutions to Enhance Experience and Patronage

STREAM 6Play Symposium

Innovative Revenue Streams to Fund and Grow Sport 1. Aligning Sports Sponsorship with Community Participation ProgramsRobin O’Neill - Manager, Strategy and Government Relations - Tennis Australia

2. Crowd Funding - Is this the New Funding Vehicle for Sport?Tania Burstin - Chief Executive Officer - mycause

3. Growing Donations to Sport to $100m – Tax Deductible Fundraising for Sporting Infrastructure, Events, Participation and PerformancePatrick Walker - Chief Executive Officer - Australian Sports Foundation

Embracing Technology to Understand Your Customers Better 1. Designing Innovation Technology into Sport and Leisure Centres to Enhance Customer Experience and Generate Revenue StreamsSimon Weatherill - Managing Director - Worldwide Sports Management

2. Designing Innovation into Sports Stadia to Grow Participation and Spectators’ ExperienceScott Maxworthy - Head of Digital - Cronulla Sharks

3. Buying a Bespoke System for Parks and Event Management Isn’t That EasyJarrod Bean - Project Officer - Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands

Designing For The Future of Play

1. Inside Out and Wrong Way Around – Innovation for PlaygroundsFiona Robbé – Director – Architects of Arcadia

2. Designing a Playground that is Part of an Urban Regeneration StrategyCatherine Hamilton - Principal - Landscape Architecture - Opus International Consultants Ltd

2.30pm - 3.10pm

Afternoon Tea & Coffee in Expo

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3.10pm - 4.00pm




Decision Making Options for the Key Types of Sports Turf 1. The Synthetic Field OptionMartin Sheppard - Managing Director - Smart Connection Consultancy

2. Natural Field Technology and OptionsMurray Fraser - General Manager - Sportsturf Solutions Australia

3. Hybrid Turf Technology - The Best of Both WorldsErik Kinlon – General Manager, Sales & Marketing - HG Sports Turf

Latest Turf Species to Increase Durability, Resilience and Playing Capacity on Sports Fields

1. New Turf Species for Added Durability and ResilienceMatt Roche - Director - Australian Sports Turf Consultants

2. Maintenance and Renovation, Best Practice for Natural TurfDr Mick Battam - Principal Soil and Irrigation Scientist - AgEnviro Solutions

The Future of Sport, Aquatic and Recreation Centres Facility Design

1. The Future of Community Aquatics, Sport and LeisureAndrew Burges - Principal - Andrew Burges Architects

2. From an Operators Perspective: How Should Centres Be Designed for the Future?Damian Gorman - General Manager - Belgravia Leisure




Empowering Females in Sport Through Leadership and Participation

1. Leadership, Politics, Programs, and the PersonDr Clare Hanlon - Associate Professor, Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living - Victoria University

2. Implementing a Fully Inclusive Policy For Sports ClubsArden Joseph - Director Social Development - Moreland City Council

Technological Solutions to Grow Your Membership Base

1. Technology Allows For Extensive CRM AchievementsDon Hartley - Chair - Managing Director - Links Modular Solutions

2. Consumer Segmentation and its Application to Membership ProductsProfessor Heath McDonald - Associate Dean of Research & Development at Swinburne UniversityCain Liddle, General Manager – Consumer Business at Richmond Football Club

Play Surfaces

1. Introduction and Issues to ConsiderMark Cunningham and Mark Weber - Play Contractors Association

2. Virgin Rubber InfillsMartin Oakes - Sales Manager - Melos GmbH

4.00pm - 4.10pm

Change Workshops

4.10pm - 5.00pm




Planned Maintenance to Extend the Life of Synthetic Sports Surfaces

1. The Importance of Maintenance for Long and Short Turf Sports FieldsAlastair Cox - Co-author of The Smart Guide to Maintaining Synthetic Sports Turf (Long Pile)

2. Maintenance ProgrammingPeter Luffman - Owner/Director - Sports Clean

Successful Management Practices to Increase Playing Capacity on Community Sports Fields

1. Australian Approach - Demonstrating Innovative StrategiesKeith McAuliffe - Managing Director - Labosport Australia

2. Planning to Future Proof Sports FacilitiesMark Bowater - Manager Parks - Auckland Council

Planning and Building Community Sport Precincts and Multi-Use Games Areas for Local Communities

1. Balancing Multi-Sport Needs at Australia’s Busiest Community Sports PrecinctEd Sanderson - Director, Sport & Recreation - Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands

2. Balancing Active Lifestyle in Local Community ParksDavid Jeffrey - Senior Manager, Sport and Recreation Facilities - Sport and Recreation Services (ACT Government)




Thinking Differently to Grow Participation in Active Recreation

1. Growing Participation with Families and Children In the OutdoorsHyahno Moser - Program Manager - Nature Play Queensland

2. Encouraging Active Ageing - More People Participating In Aquatic and Leisure CentresLouise Magee - Executive Officer - Aquatics and Recreation Institute

Technology Solutions to Enhance the Participation in Physical Activity

1. Designing Innovative Apps and Embracing Smart Phone Technology for Greater Communication within SportRob Fletcher - General Manager - Team App

2. Using Technology to Connect Participants to Increase Participation FrequencySpeaker to be confirmed

The Balance Between Standards and Encouraging Kids to be Risky

1. Play StandardsGrant Humphreys - Member of Play Standards Committee

2. Encouraging Risk is Part of Kids Growing Up, Their Personality Development and Exploring their AbilitiesAngela Marton - Project Officer - Kidsafe NSW

5.00pm - 8.00pm

Innovation Awards, Networking and Entertainment in Expo

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11.00am - 12.15pm

Conference Keynote Session 2: Encouraging Key Target Audiences to be More Active

How Can We Get More Men Active, Recreating and Playing Sport?David Pickering-Gummer - Manager, Men’s Health Program - Western Bulldogs

This Girl Can - Is this the Most Successful Women's Participation Campaign?Jennie Price - Chief Executive - Sport England

What Motivates and Inspires Young People to Participate and be Active for Life?Geoff Barry - General Manager, Community Sport and Recreation - Sport New Zealand

12.15pm - 1.15pm

Lunch and Networking in Expo

1.15pm - 2.30pm




The Management of The Barriers for Adoption

1. UV Degradation and Impact on the SurfaceAndrew Morrow - Senior Engineer - Turf One

2. Heat and Skin Friction ResearchDr Dara Twomey / Dr Lauren Petrass - Federation University

3. Misconceptions Around Personal Health and SafetySpeaker to be confirmed - Labosport

4. Environmental Impact ConcernsMarke Jennings-Temple - Director of Operations: Asia-Pacific - STRI

5. Australian Case StudyRob Kirkwood - National Sales Manager - Polytan

Designing Community Stadia and Centres of Excellence for the Future 1. WA Centre of Excellence Case StudyMike McGrath - National Leader, Sport + Leisure - dwp|suters

2. Global Centre of Excellence Case Study

Jon Stemp, Chief Infrastructure Officer (City Football Group) and Director (Proleisure Ltd) & Ross Thompson – Director (Proleisure Ltd)

3. Singapore Sports Hub Case StudyDirector of the Sports & Community Programming Department, Singapore Sports Hub

Innovative Funding for Community Leisure, Aquatic and Sport

1. Commercial / Community Sports Club InvestmentPaul Cammack - Manager, Redevelopment and Places to Play - Tennis Australia

2. Supporting Councils and Communities to Optimise Community FundingSteve Bramley - Founding Director - SGL Funding Ltd



Planning for the Future - Innovative Strategies to Create Impact to Increase Participation

1. Developing Strategies for Growth with Local Campaigns Targeting Specific AudiencesKieran Donohue - National Participation Coordinator - Juniors - Cycling Australia

2. Competing or Complementary AgendasSimon James - Senior Coordinator - Sport & Recreation - City of Ryde

Wearable Technology to Grow Participation and Success

Wearables Forum - What is the Latest Wearable Technology and How It Can Improve PerformanceDr Sven Rees, Managing Director - BioConnected

Speakers to be confirmed

8.00am Registration

9.00am Welcomes

9.15am - 10.15am

Global Keynote Session 2: The Need for Sports to be Innovative to Assist with Financial Sustainability and Grow Participation

Australia’s Community Sporting FutureSimon Hollingsworth - Chief Executive Officer - Australian Sports Commission

Sport New Zealand’s New Strategic PlanPeter Miskimmin - Chief Executive Officer - Sport New Zealand

10.15am - 11.00am

Morning Tea & Coffee in Expo

PROGRAM DAY 2Friday 24 June

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2.30pm - 3.10pm

Afternoon Tea & Coffee in Expo

3.10pm - 4.15pm




Managing Politics and Community Perceptions Around Natural, Hybrid and Synthetic Sports Surfaces

1. Synthetic Sports Turf (The UK Experience)David Teasdale - Chair - The Institute of Groundsmanship (UK)

2. Understanding the Reasons why some Local Communities do Not Like Synthetics (The Australian Experience)Martin Sheppard - Managing Director - Smart Connection Consultancy

3. Proactively Managing Perceptions (The New Zealand Experience)Mark Bowater - Manager Parks - Auckland Council

Innovative Options for Designing Sports Fields and Associated Infrastructure

1. Designing Innovative Sports PavilionsKate Butler - Associate Architect - k20 Architecture

2. Innovation for Cost Effective PavilionsDarryl Gayton - National Marketing Manager - LandmarkPro

3. Innovative Lighting Considerations for Sports FieldsNeil Ames - Sport and Leisure Coordinator - Campbelltown City Council (NSW)

4. Innovative Sports Field Designs for the FutureJarrod Hill - Director - SportEng

Best Practice Revenue and Sustainability: Case Studies

1. Aquatic Centre Facility Mix Ross Coggan - Executive Manager, Sports Venues - Sydney Olympic Park Authority

2. Using Water Playgrounds in Aquatic Centres to Drive PatronageSpeaker to be confirmed

3. Developing the Most Successful Swim School in a Local Government Aquatic CentreGary Barclay - Chief Executive Officer - Nunawading Swimming Club



The Changing Nature of Community Sports Participation Facilities, Events and Modified Sports

1. Understanding Trends and Demographic Analysis to Design Future ProgramsRobin O’Neill - Manager, Strategy and Government Relations - Tennis Australia

2. Innovation can make a Difference to Physical Activity ParticipationStefan Grun - Manager – Physical Activity, Sport & Healthy Eating - VicHealth

3. Community Based Network of Weekly Park Racing Shows Global Success and SustainabilityTim Oberg - Chief Executive Officer - parkrun

Smart Technology and Apps to Grow Club Sports Capacity and Capability

Forum: Growing and Supporting Sports Club Capacity Through Innovative Club Management SystemsTroy Westley, Chief Executive Officer - CareMonkeyMark Thompson, Founder - SponServeBennett Merriman, Director, Business Operations - RosterfyAlex Mednis, Director - revolutioniseSPORTRob Fletcher, General Manager - Team App

4.15pm Convention and Expo Closes

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GLOBAL KEYNOTE SESSION 1

Thursday 23 June - 9.15am - 10.15am

Sport England - Whole of Government Sporting Future StrategyJennie Price - Chief Executive - Sport England Sport England has recently published their ‘Sporting Future: A New Strategy for an Active Nation’ which has

received global applause from government, sport and the education sectors. With support from the Prime Minister and the Role of Government clearly top of the agenda, is this the secret to a successful community sport strategy? Jennie will explain the background to the Strategy, how it is driving the nation to be more active and some of the successes already achieved from grass roots programs.

Jennie Price, a barrister by training, has been at Sport England since April 2007. Since joining as Chief Executive, she has successfully implemented a new strategic approach to investing in community sport, and a restructuring of the organisation to better deliver the new strategy. The sports bodies with which Sport England works now have a clear direction, linked to the outcomes of growing and sustaining regular participation, as well as nurturing talent. Jennie has a strong track record of working with Government, and in 2010 the incoming Coalition Government gave Sport England responsibility for designing and delivering the mass participation legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

GLOBAL KEYNOTE SESSION 2

Friday 24 June - 9.15am - 10.15am

The Need for Sports to be Innovative to Assist with Financial Sustainability and Grow ParticipationBeing innovative and focusing on the grass roots participation to activate broader sections of the community so being sustainable. This unique session will explore the key strategies and learnings from both Australia and New Zealand.

Australia’s Community Sporting FutureSimon Hollingsworth - Chief Executive Officer - Australian Sports CommissionSport needs to be more innovative to succeed - the Australian Sports Commission is keen to facilitate

this. Activating the community by providing options to meet local needs, whether that be at schools and recreation facilities, and with collaborative partners such as local government, the education sector, health, and commercial providers.

Simon Hollingsworth joined the Australian Sports Commission as Chief Executive Officer in 2011. Prior to this, he spent nine years with the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC), including as Executive Director of the Policy and Cabinet Group.In 2005, Simon was seconded for a year to work for the United Kingdom Government’s Department for Education and Skills in London. Simon, a dual Olympian, represented Australia on numerous occasions in the 400-metre hurdles and 4x400-metre relay. This includes the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, the 1990 and 1994 Commonwealth Games and the 1995 World Championships. During Simon’s time as CEO the ASC has implemented two important strategies, Australia’s Winning Edge and Play.Sport.Australia. These strategies focus on high performance sport and participation respectively and link to the ASC’s core goals of helping Australia’s athletes achieve their sporting dreams on the world stage and getting more Australians doing sport.

KEYNOTES

CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SESSION 1

Thursday 23 June - 11.00am - 12.15pm

Activating the Community that Really Need to ParticipateInnovational approaches by organisations that are embracing new initiatives to grow participation. Insights and perspectives from three successful industry sectors covering children and play, commercial operator and a National Sport Organisation

We Are FootballDavid Gallop - Chief Executive Officer - Football Federation AustraliaAs Australia’s fastest growing sport, Football Federation Australia has invested significantly to plan

and support the continued growth of football. With their “We Are Football” Vision for the whole of Football. David will explain how FFA is going to work with football and other partners, including local government to grow and sustain the sport so that its recognised as Australia’s number one sport.

David Gallop AM was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Football Federation Australia in November 2012.David’s tenure since this time has coincided with a period of stability, growth and innovation in Australian football, underpinned by the successful 2015 AFC Asian Cup that saw the Socceroos crowned as the Champions of Asia, Australia’s qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, and the Matildas’ inspiring run during the quarter-finals of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.On the domestic front, initiatives include the launch of the Westfield FFA Cup, roll out of the AIA Vitality MiniRoos, Foxtel A-League All Stars, the National Premier Leagues, and sustained growth in Hyundai A-League ratings and crowds.David entered the world of Football having been Chief Executive of the National Rugby League for over a decade.

Sport New Zealand’s New Strategic PlanPeter Miskimmin - Chief Executive Officer - Sport New Zealand Launched in 2009, the Strategy paved the way for the provision of dedicated national support to young people

and adult participation across New Zealand. The 2015 - 20 strategy reflects the learnings and focuses on the opportunities and challenges of community sport and the role of stakeholders delivering sport opportunities to New Zealanders, including its own role in leading change. Sport NZ has worked with and learnt from sector partners, focused on research efforts and developed international connections.

Peter Miskimmin has a wealth of experience as an athlete, coach and sports leader. Peter was appointed Chief Executive of Sport NZ in 2008. Since then he has overseen two of New Zealand’s most successful Olympic Games (Beijing and London) and driven an increased focus on community sport. Prior to his time at Sport NZ Peter spent 17 years at New Zealand Post, where he held a number of management roles in the sales, marketing and commercial sides of the business. A two time Olympian (Los Angeles and Barcelona), Peter has been Captain of the New Zealand Men’s Hockey Team, played 150 test matches for his country and twice won the New Zealand Hockey Player of the Year Award. He is currently a selector for the national men’s side, the Black Sticks. He coached the Junior Black Sticks at the 2009 Junior Hockey World Cup where the team (ranked 12th) finished 4th. He has served on the Boards of the New Zealand Olympic Committee and the New Zealand Sports Foundation.

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on a successful program from Liverpool FC, is an extensive health promotion and behaviour change program to address worrying health standards among men living and working in Melbourne’s west. The program aims to empower participants to have a greater understanding of their health and to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for them to expand their health knowledge and develop skills and contacts to engage in healthier behaviours. The specific objectives are to increase physical activity, social connectedness and improve overall health among the participating men.Recognised as one of the most innovative programs in Victoria the SOTW has activated thousands of men.

David has always been fascinated in the ability of sport to instil sense of belonging; A sense of purpose. After completing an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science and Masters in Public health, David looked to adapt his knowledge of physical and mental health to community development initiatives. Through the use of sport as a powerful engagement tool, David has been able to see the success of a number of key ventures. David has been a key architect behind the Sons of the West men’s health program. The SOTW Men’s Health Program is an extensive health promotion and behaviour change program developed to leverage key entities from across the health, sport, education, corporate and government sectors to address worrying health standards among men living and working in Melbourne’s west. Since its development in 2014, the program has engaged with over 3000 men through various methods with an overall objective of improved individual and community resilience, health literacy and physical activity.

This Girl Can - Is this the Most Successful Women’s Participation Campaign?Jennie Price - Chief Executive - Sport EnglandMillions of females have been inspired to get active by Sport England’s’ ground-breaking This Girl Can

campaign. One year on, 2.8 million 14-40 year old females report to have started or continued being physically active as a result of this campaign. This Girl Can presents the unedited story of females who exercise, play sport, and celebrate the reality of cellulite, sweat and jiggling flesh. What is the story behind such a campaign and what are the learnings for Australia?

What Motivates and Inspires Young People to Participate and be Active for Life?Geoff Barry - General Manager, Community Sport and Recreation - Sport New ZealandSport NZ has developed an approach that puts the

young person at the centre of their thinking and focuses on meeting their needs and aspirations.

Following a career in Education, Geoff spent nine years as Chief Executive of Surf Life Saving New Zealand, three years as Chief Executive of the Canterbury West Coast Sports Trust. He was employed by Sport New Zealand as the General Manager of Community Sport in late 2012. Through his leadership, the Community Sport Strategy 2015 – 2020 was adopted by the Board in mid-2015 and is now being implemented. The strategy is founded on the need to be ‘Participant-Focused’. Geoff is driving the belief that unless the Community Sport system is more responsive to the changing needs and wants of participants and non-participants then we will become increasingly irrelevant to todays and tomorrows participants. This is no-more true with our young people – where a bad experience todway could influence a life time of decision making regarding participating in community sport.

The Changing Face of Community Fitness CentresMichael Cunico - National Fitness Manager - Fitness First AustraliaAs Australia’s first and largest global fitness brand,

Michael will share how the company is re-positioning the brand to meet the changing fitness needs of the community and how it continues to strive to reach more than the norm of 5-10% of the community that fitness centres are happy to attract.

Michael Cunico is the National Fitness Manager for Fitness First Australia. In this role he is responsible for the strategic direction of the fitness product nationally, including the development of fitness products and programming throughout all Fitness First clubs. He has overseen the development of thousands of personal trainers through his involvement with Fitness First’s induction and development programs and presents regularly on all areas of the industry, including the business of fitness and how to get the most out of your body. A regular contributor to numerous national publications Michael is a sought after commentator on all things fitness.

Global Innovation In Play Transforms Community ParticipationCatherine Hamilton - Principal - Landscape Architecture - Opus International Consultants LtdThe topic will relate to the transformational power of

investment in public open space and recreation infrastructure, particularly relating to innovate play provision.

Catherine has over 30 years’ experience as a Landscape Architect and has led design teams in the delivery of hundreds of public and private realm projects. The scope of her work ranges from broad-scale masterplanning and design through to the design and planning of smaller places and spaces within our cities, along our coastlines and in our rural areas. Catherine specialises in designing and delivering public playspaces. She is at the vanguard of the new direction in play provision which aims to create spaces that are accessible, well integrated into the landscape, distinctive, sustainable and possess a high level of play value. Included in her achievements are her role as a lead designer for the Margaret Mahy Family Playground in Christchurch - an important anchor project in the recovery of post-earthquake Christchurch and the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. In 2015, two parks she designed received NZRA national awards; Albany Lakes Civic Park in Auckland picked up the top award in the Outstanding Park category while Parrs Park in Auckland received the Highly Commended award in the same category.

CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SESSION 2

Friday 24 June - 11.00am - 12.15pm

Encouraging Key Target Audiences to be More ActiveAppreciating that as an industry we need to be more innovative to encourage some target audiences to be more active, this Key Note session explores global case studies that have proven a success”

How Can We Get More Men Active, Recreating and Playing Sport?David Pickering-Gummer - Manager, Men’s Health Program - Western BulldogsInnovative approach to encouraging men to be more

active, appreciating their needs, barriers and drivers. The Western Bulldogs’ Sons of the West Men’s Health Program (SOTW) based

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1.15pm - 2.30pm

Global Update on Synthetic Sports Surface StandardsWith changes in sports key performance criteria that aims to address quality, heat, durability, UV, installation and safety the key World Governing bodies will share with us the key changes.

1. Football Turf New Performance StandardsSpeaker to be confirmed from FIFA FIFA has issued their new Football Quality Program Performance Standards for Football Turf which addresses the durability and performance of surfaces in a more holistic way. The standards will be excellent for the grass roots fields in Australia.

2. Synthetic Surfaces in Rugby UnionLeanne Walsh - Research and Equipment Manager - World Rugby With player welfare at the heart of World Rugby’s objectives, how can the performance specifications move to ensure even higher quality rugby turf for game development and participation to sport.

3. New Hockey Quality Turf ProgramAlastair Cox - Facilities & Equipment Manager - Hockey (FIH)Global standards for Hockey have recently been released and FIH has expanded them to cover Products, Providers and Builders as part of their FIH Quality Program. The importance of the new standards and why it’s important to have field tested to ensure new performance criteria are met.

3.10pm - 4.00pm

Decision Making Options for the Key Types of Sports TurfWith proven and accessible options now available for quality and more durable natural, hybrid and synthetic sports turf what are the technological, economic benefits and considerations.

1. The Synthetic Field OptionMartin Sheppard - Managing Director - Smart Connection ConsultancySynthetic Sports Fields can cope with up to three times the usage than natural grass. Comparative figures for the three turf types and usage parameters.

2. Natural Field Technology and OptionsMurray Fraser - General Manager - Sportsturf Solutions AustraliaExploring the different natural turf options to improve durability, resilience and performance in sports fields that will assist the decision making process for key variables.

3. Hybrid Turf Technology - The Best of Both WorldsErik Kinlon – General Manager, Sales & Marketing - HG Sports TurfHybrid Turf Grass Systems combine the positive benefits of natural grass with the durability and strength of synthetic turf to produce a more hard wearing, all year round natural grass surface. Whilst this technology is widely used in other parts of the world it is only beginning to develop interest in the Australia/NZ market, from Elite Stadia to Council and Community fields.

4.10pm - 5.00pm

Planned Maintenance to Extend the Life of Synthetic Sports SurfacesThe critical importance of maintenance and the best way to rectify the major problems to ensure that the surface maximizes its life expectancy. 1. The Importance of Maintenance for Long and Short Turf Sports FieldsAlastair Cox - Co-author of The Smart Guide to Maintaining Synthetic Sports Turf (Long Pile)Maintenance of long pile and hockey fields are critical to achieve continued performance playing characteristics and life expectancy. The importance of maintenance and the key routines required maintenance and renovations programming.

2. Maintenance ProgrammingPeter Luffman - Owner/Director - Sports CleanSport fields: Maintenance practices and ideas for improved renovation practices.

Thursday 23 June

Synthetic Sports Turf

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1.15pm - 2.30pm

The Management of The Barriers for AdoptionExploring key issues identified as barriers for government and sport adopting synthetic sports surfaces. The key issues of heat, environmental impact, cancerous links, UV, skin abrasion and increased propensity to injury occurrence. 1. UV Degradation and Impact on the SurfaceAndrew Morrow - Senior Engineer - Turf OneWith the harsh climate of Australia, exploring the impacts of UV degradation and what can be learnt from the first 10 years to allow purchasers to be more prepared.

2. Heat and Skin Friction ResearchDr Dara Twomey / Dr Lauren Petrass - Federation UniversityFederation University has been studying the impacts on heat for the past 3 years and will explore this and the skin friction issues that are often a concern for many players.

3. Misconceptions Around Personal Health and SafetySpeaker to be confirmed - LabosportMany local governments have faced the community concerns about the SBR infill being cancerous and dangerous if ingested. Identifying the issues and exploring the reality of the components of SBR and what happens when people ingest material.

4. Environmental Impact ConcernsMarke Jennings-Temple - Director of Operations: Asia-Pacific - STRIMany community groups are concerned about the perceived leaching of the SBR into the ground and water systems. The latest research by Auckland City Council over the past 3 years will be shared and this provides objective answers to the communities’ concerns.

5. Australian Case StudyRob Kirkwood - National Sales Manager - PolytanThe manufacturers of the synthetic surface systems are investing significantly in R&D. The infill options and application for the temperature to be reduced by up to 25% on a hot day.

3.10pm - 4.15pm

Managing Politics and Community Perceptions Around Natural, Hybrid and Synthetic Sports SurfacesUnderstanding the perceptions of the local community, how to handle it politically and how to develop strategies to make a generational difference to grow sport participation.

1. Synthetic Sports Turf (The UK Experience)David Teasdale - Chair - The Institute of Groundsmanship (UK)The UK began investing in the use of synthetic technology over 30 years ago, what have been the lessons of history, what can Australia learn about the merits of grass and synthetic surfaces as experienced in the UK?

2. Understanding the Reasons why some Local Communities Do Not Like Synthetics (The Australian Experience)Martin Sheppard - Managing Director - Smart Connection Consultancy Appreciating why some local communities don’t like synthetic sports surfaces can assist local government and sport develop strategies to alleviate the challenges before they become issues.

3. Proactively Managing Perceptions (The New Zealand Experience)Mark Bowater - Manager Parks - Auckland CouncilAuckland Council has managed perceptions in the community and introduced hybrid technology to support synthetic options.

Friday 24 June

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Water Management - Too Much or Too LittleThe changing weather patterns are impacting significantly on sports fields. Exploring innovation and using science to provide greater insights will help keep the fields open.

1. Budgeting for Water - An Art or a Science?Simon Leake - Principal Soil Scientist & Managing Director - SESL AustraliaThe science behind water budgets and how much water do sport fields really need. Planning for storage, harvesting and funding for capacity for the future protection of sports fields. What tools should be used?

2. Innovation Around IrrigationMatthew Wilson - Managing Director - Total Irrigation DesignersWhat are the innovative options for the future of Irrigation system designs and technology? Exploring a wide range of cloud based systems, irrigation pipework and moisture sensor technology from a design and practical management perspective and addressing storm water harvesting and storage.

3.10pm - 4.00pm

Latest Turf Species to Increase Durability, Resilience and Playing Capacity on Sports FieldsWhat options and technology is here now and what’s coming through the US research channels that may work in Australia? 1. New Turf Species for Added Durability and ResilienceMatt Roche - Director - Australian Sports Turf ConsultantsExploring new varieties in the pipeline to appreciate if they can future proof the sports fields and provide greater carrying capacity for sports turf. How may these new varieties compare to what’s on offer in Australia?

2. Maintenance and Renovation, Best Practice for Natural TurfDr Mick Battam - Principal Soil and Irrigation Scientist - AgEnviro SolutionsMaintenance practices for sports fields and ideas for improved renovation practices for natural sports fields.

4.10pm - 5.00pm

Successful Management Practices to Increase Playing Capacity on Community Sports FieldsDeveloping playing field strategies that define playing field capacity, explore the options available and then gain support from Councillors should provide security for sport for the next generation. Case Studies from New Zealand and Australia on two different approaches. 1. Australian Approach - Demonstrating Innovative StrategiesKeith McAuliffe - Managing Director - Labosport AustraliaCalculating playing field capacity, communicating this to stakeholders and technical strategies to extend playing hours of the turf.

2. Planning to Future Proof Sports FacilitiesMark Bowater - Manager Parks - Auckland CouncilAuckland Council’s sports field capacity development programme has over $50m invested over the last 3 years comprising over a dozen synthetic pitches, a new focus on hybrid pitches, a growing focus on environmental sustainability, and the use of green technology/engineering principles.

Natural Sports Turf

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Designing Community Stadia and Centres of Excellence for the FutureExploring the Centre of Excellence as the new trend as elite sport and local government work together to the benefit of the community. International and Australian case studies 1. WA Centre of Excellence Case StudyMike McGrath - National Leader, Sport + Leisure - dwp|sutersThe WA High Performance Centre is located at Challenge Stadium within Perth’s elite sports precinct. The centre offers superior facilities for WAIS athletes who are vying for a spot on Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic teams. The new centre will also nurture athletes aspiring for selection to state and national teams. dwp|suters and Sandover Pinder’s approach extends the value of the facility as an enabler of much broader societal benefits related to the health and fitness challenges of the Australian community such as the development of sports technology and medicine and the encouragement of greater participation in sport and physical activity.

2. Global Centre of Excellence Case StudyJon Stemp, Chief Infrastructure Officer (City Football Group) and Director (Proleisure Ltd) & Ross Thompson – Director (Proleisure Ltd)On behalf of the City Football Group, Proleisure was responsible for developing Manchester City’s Football Academy and Melbourne City’s Football Academy. Insights will be provided on what today’s Centres of Excellence comprise, and what is incorporated in terms of technology and resources, in creating world-class training spaces and surfaces.

3. Singapore Sports Hub Case StudyDirector of the Sports & Community Programming Department, Singapore Sports HubThe Singapore Hub has positioned itself as one of Asia Pacific’s major sports hubs and has to balance major international events, such as the Asian Games, the WTA Tour Finals with being a Centre of Excellence for key sports as well as community usage. What are the learnings from the Sports Hub?

3.10pm - 4.15pm

Innovative Options for Designing Sports Fields and Associated InfrastructureAppreciating the critical design aspects that complement the surfaces to benefit the whole site usage, including:1) Pavilions for the modern sports field: 2) Lighting Considerations - the Metal Halide and LED; 3) Civil design considerations. 1. Designing Innovation into Sports PavilionsKate Butler - Associate Architect - k20 ArchitectureAward winning sports architectural practice k20 Architecture will explore the key innovations, considerations and the 10 key principles a client should consider before commissioning a new sports pavilion.

2. Innovation for Cost Effective PavilionsDarryl Gayton - National Marketing Manager - LandmarkProDeveloping cost effective pavilions that meet the needs of the local community may be more accessible with new portable technology at a fraction of the price.

3. Innovative Lighting Considerations for Sports FieldsNeil Ames - Sport and Leisure Coordinator - Campbelltown City Council (NSW)Understanding local sporting needs, balancing the traditional Metal Halide with new LED light technology and its promised improvements can cause perceived unproven issues. Experiences and benefits to the local community and how options can be considered objectively.

4. Innovative Sports Field Designs for the FutureJarrod Hill - Director - SportEngKey considerations for the engineering aspect of the design to enable the sustainability of fields (natural and synthetic).

Friday 24 June

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The Changing Face of Sport and RecreationExploring the future of sport and recreation as participants move away from traditional sport. 1. Health and Fitness Outcomes Driving Sport and Recreation ParticipationJerril Rechter - Chief Executive Officer - VicHealthTo encourage more people to be active VicHealth has developed a strategy to drive innovation in the sport sector by responding to the changing way people play sport and participate in physical activity, in particular the desire for non-traditional programs. Why was this rationale was embraced and what are some key themes that are gaining momentum from VicHealth’s Physical Activity Innovation Challenge; Female Sport Program, State and Regional Sport Programs and Community Activation Program.

2. Community Development Supporting Sport and Recreation ParticipationLeisa Hart - Chief Executive Officer - YMCA NSWThe YMCA is globally renowned for community development and the use of sport and leisure to activate key target audiences with health promotion messages and outcomes. As a result inclusive programs have been integrated and the aim is to strengthen communities to enable participants gain from the commercial sectors and feel a sense of belonging.

3. Changing Participation Patterns can be Achieved through Packaging and Experience FocusBlaise Witnish - Group Operations Director - FunlabPackaging sport and recreational activities that provides fun, entertainment and thrill seeking options for kids and adults is a solution on how to get people physically active that means they will want to come back time and time again. Are there commercial secrets that government and sport can learn from when packaging their services?

3.10pm - 4.00pm

The Future of Sport, Aquatic and Recreation Centres Facility DesignWhat local facilities should be designed for aquatic, recreation and sport to provide a catalyst for vibrant and socially inclusive neighbourhoods? 1. The Future of Community Aquatics, Sport and LeisureAndrew Burges - Principal - Andrew Burges ArchitectsInspired by the beach pools of Sydney, the design by Andrew Burges Architects will create a venue for the Green Square community which is as much about relaxing as sport and active leisure. How does the concept fit into the urban design of Green Square and to integrate active and passive leisure that will provide a social connection to the expected new 40,000 plus residents over the next decade?

2. From an Operators Perspective: How Should Centres Be Designed for the Future?Damian Gorman - General Manager - Belgravia LeisureBelgravia Leisure manage more than 100 Centres from health retreats, to aquatic centres, to fitness facilities and snow fields. What will people want in a decade and how should we be thinking about them now so that local government can plan to provide facilities that will be truly accessible and inclusive?

4.10pm - 5.00pm

Planning and Building Community Sport Precincts and Multi-Use Games Areas for Local CommunitiesInnovative designs and planning that integrates active and passive use for the growing trend of regional parks of sports precincts. Exploring how the communities can be ‘just’ as happy with an integrated approach to using pocket parks for multi-use sports areas. 1. Balancing Multi-Sport Needs at Australia’s Busiest Community Sports PrecinctEd Sanderson - Director, Sport & Recreation - Botanic Gardens & Centennial ParklandsSydney’s Centennial Parklands is Australia’s largest community sporting precinct. Learn about business, planning and design initiatives that enable this green oasis on the fringe of Sydney’s CBD to host annually in excess of 700,000 registered sports users across 35 sports, incorporating in excess of 400 sporting organisations inclusive of local sporting clubs and schools to professional teams.

Sport and Recreation Facility Management

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Innovative Funding for Community Leisure, Aquatic and SportAlternatives to government funding for programs, community initiatives and facilities - two very different approaches with a high return on investment criteria from Australia and New Zealand 1. Commercial / Community Sports Club InvestmentPaul Cammack - Manager, Redevelopment and Places to Play - Tennis AustraliaTennis Australia has a facilities strategy that requires the significant redevelopment of a large number of community assets around the country. Partnerships with the private sector, including the development of a PPP model with Next Generation Clubs, have been a critical component of addressing the funding shortfall when redeveloping larger assets. Tennis Australia will explain how close alignment with Government objectives, the retention of community access to traditionally community assets, and the unlocking of gates at membership-based venues is attracting investment back into the sport.

2. Supporting Councils and Communities to Optimise Community FundingSteve Bramley - Founding Director - SGL Funding LtdCombining leisure planning skills and the principles of fundraising, to develop comprehensive community-wide funding strategies, has raised over $500m in New Zealand for community facility development, in the last 10 years. Exploring some of the past practices together with latest innovations occurring with this unique funding approach, that encapsulates funding from corporate, individual, local and central government, other public funders, NFPs and commercial sources.

3.10pm - 4.15pm

Best Practice Revenue and Sustainability: Case StudiesHow to increase the financial sustainability of a leisure centre by exploring what is the optimum facility mix, the latest thinking around water play and an integrated approach to Learn to Swim schools. 1. Aquatic Centre Facility Mix Ross Coggan - Executive Manager, Sports Venues - Sydney Olympic Park AuthorityThe Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, is consistently being challenged to balance events, community programs, commercial needs, needs of sport and mass participation activities. What would be the best mix of facilities for a regional and local aquatic centre to balance these challenging deliverables?

2. Using Water Playgrounds in Aquatic Centres to Drive PatronageSpeaker to be confirmed Case studies and success stories of how the investment in water playgrounds can increase family and children’s patronage. This session will explore the latest trends and learnings from floor type and safety issues.

3. Developing the Most Successful Swim School in a Local Government Aquatic CentreGary Barclay - Chief Executive Officer - Nunawading Swimming ClubHow to develop a sustainable partnership that provides a win-win-win for local government, members of the community and a swimming club / swim school provider. Includes ideas to maximise your swim school numbers, providing satellite swim schools in community facilities to assist in additional swim school demand, making significant license fee to Council annually and providing pathways to a swimming club.

Friday 24 June

2. Balancing Active Lifestyle in Local Community ParksDavid Jeffrey - Senior Manager, Sport and Recreation Facilities - Sport and Recreation Services (ACT Government) The changing demographic and needs of the community is driving a different kind of design and planning • Planning – where you decide to place them and why?• Solution – what was designed and what components were included and why?• Reaction – how well have they been received ?• The Learnings – what would you enhance for the next round of installation?

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1.15pm - 2.30pm

Innovative Revenue Streams to Fund and Grow SportAlternative options that can work for community sport, including crowd funding, sponsorship linked to program development and promotion and use of the Australian Sports Foundation to support commercial benefactors. 1. Aligning Sports Sponsorship with Community Participation ProgramsRobin O’Neill - Manager, Strategy and Government Relations - Tennis Australia Developing commercialisation, investment and sponsorship proposals to ensure financial sustainability for tennis.

2. Crowd Funding - Is this the New Funding Vehicle for Sport?Tania Burstin - Chief Executive Officer - mycause Crowd funding is an exciting new platform for individuals, clubs and sport to generate income for programs, events and activities. So what is crowd funding and why can it be so much more than just a vehicle to raise money?

3. Growing Donations to Sport to $100m – Tax Deductible Fundraising for Sporting Infrastructure, Events, Participation and PerformancePatrick Walker - Chief Executive Officer - Australian Sports FoundationThe Australian Sports Foundation helped raise more than $24m for sport in 2015. Find out how the Foundation can work with sports clubs and organisations to help them fundraise via of tax deductible donations - from the smallest donation to million dollar philanthropy partnerships.

3.10pm - 4.00pm

Empowering Females in Sport Through Leadership and ParticipationUnderstanding the barriers can develop strategies, successful campaigns and programs that can encourage greater participation by women.

1. Leadership, Politics, Programs, and the PersonDr Clare Hanlon - Associate Professor, Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living - Victoria UniversityThere has been considerable interest in increasing the number of females as leaders in sport. Why the interest, what has been implemented, what are good practice examples, and where to from here for government, organisations and the female?

2. Implementing a Fully Inclusive Policy For Sports ClubsArden Joseph - Director Social Development - Moreland City CouncilBeing inclusive and promoting opportunities for juniors, women and girls, people with a disability and people from CALD communities are supported by many Councils. How to implement such a commitment may be harder. This session explores a Victorian Case Study where the policy was developed, communicated to all the State Sport Organisations and then implemented with the sports clubs.

4.10pm - 5.00pm

Thinking Differently to Grow Participation in Active RecreationWhat innovative strategies and ways of thinking should be explored to activate two of our largest target audiences - families and the older generations? 1. Growing Participation with Families and Children In the OutdoorsHyahno Moser - Program Manager - Nature Play Queensland Queensland community organisation Nature Play QLD has registered 130,000 children for a series of outdoor play and recreation programs. Encouraging children to swap their screen time for ‘green time’ (unstructured play in nature), the Passport to an Amazing Childhood program challenges them to complete a series of age appropriate ‘nature play missions’ and record their results in their Nature Play passports, now adopted by over 800 towns.

2. Encouraging Active Ageing - More People Participating In Aquatic and Leisure CentresLouise Magee - Executive Officer - Aquatics and Recreation InstituteARI Active Ageing is a collaboration between the Aquatic and Recreation Institute and the NSW Government. A total of 2,002 classes where held over the 12 month pilot at 13 centres, with 41,848 participants (90% woman). How was the program implemented and what were the key learnings?

Programs and Activities to Grow Participation

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Planning for the Future - Innovative Strategies to Create Impact to Increase ParticipationIntegrating planning and strategies to ensure inclusiveness should have a greater outcome for community sport and physical activity with all stakeholders collectively focused and committed to the same priorities - exploring what this means to high performance and community sport. 1. Developing Strategies for Growth with Local Campaigns Targeting Specific AudiencesKieran Donohue – National Participation Coordinator - Juniors - Cycling Australia Developing a strategy for a sport that has more recreational participants than competitive members is a challenge. Cycling Australia has embarked on developing strategies that recognises recreational use of bikes and collaborating with local government, to raise community awareness of the competitive side cycling provides. Campaigns such as “She Rides” and “Lets Ride” underpin the communication and messages needed to activate the key target groups of the community.

2. Competing or Complementary AgendasSimon James - Senior Coordinator - Sport & Recreation - City of RydeIf the activation of community sport succeeds and participation increases another 5%, in many communities the current supply of facilities will not cope with the increased usage. The importance of a collaborative agenda and working between government and sport at all levels to ensure supply can meet the growing demand.

3.10pm - 4.15pm

The Changing Nature of Community Sports Participation Facilities, Events and Modified SportsActivating unused community spaces to offering modified sport programs, what are the secrets to encourage more participants to be more active in different environments? 1. Understanding Trends and Demographic Analysis to Design Future ProgramsRobin O’Neill - Manager, Strategy and Government Relations - Tennis Australia Tennis Australia has studied the demographics to identify what people really want from their sport and have now developed modified games to satisfy those needs including, ANZ Hotshots and Fitbit Cardio Fitness. What has been learnt and what will be done differently in the future?

2. Innovation can make a Difference to Physical Activity ParticipationStefan Grun - Manager – Physical Activity, Sport & Healthy Eating - VicHealth VicHealth’s Physical Activity Innovation Challenge supports sporting organisations to develop innovative new participation programs. Three rounds of funding have provided the creation of social and unstructured physical activity options. Examples will be provided of innovative solutions that have been supported and key outcomes.

3. Community Based Network of Weekly Park Racing Shows Global Success and SustainabilityTim Oberg - Chief Executive Officer - parkrunWell organised community running events can generate greater participation outside the sports club culture. Fostering a more active community and how they can be promoted in local areas. parkrun celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2015 and is now one of the fastest growing participation events and providers in Australia.

Friday 24 June

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1.15pm - 2.30pm

Embracing Technology to Understand Your Customers BetterTo appreciate what customers and members want, the right data is required to identify their interests, buying patterns, or usage history. Exploring key approaches to Cloud technology, wearable devices and technological integration between devices, understanding how the technology can inform what customers want potentially before they even know. 1. Designing Innovation Technology into Sport and Leisure Centres to Enhance Customer Experience and Generate Revenue StreamsSimon Weatherill - Managing Director - Worldwide Sports Management How to provide technological solutions, from WIFI to CRM to apps in an integrated manner to grow relationships between customers and leisure centre management to create a cost effective sustainable environment.

2. Designing Innovation into Sports Stadia to Grow Participation and Spectators’ ExperienceScott Maxworthy - Head of Digital - Cronulla SharksUtilising technological advances to provide an enhanced customer experience. What is happening, what is working and what can be learnt from for the community experience as well as large stadia?

3. Buying a Bespoke System for Parks and Event Management Isn’t That EasyJarrod Bean - Project Officer - Botanic Gardens & Centennial ParklandsWhat does one of the busiest event and sports parks do when they want to continually meet their user needs. Centennial and Moore Park Trust will share their story and learnings when they tried to purchase a single system and what they are now doing.

3.10pm - 4.00pm

Technological Solutions to Grow Your Membership BaseUsing technology to collect information on potential customers or members, allows targeted communication and packaging of leisure options. To succeed, an understanding of the technology and related strategies are required.

1. Technology Allows For Extensive CRM AchievementsDon Hartley - Chair - Managing Director - Links Modular SolutionsCurrent and future technology allow for centres, sports clubs and event organisers to learn significant amounts of details about customers. As a result better communications, development of programs, events and activities to encourage them to be more active, should occur.

2. Consumer Segmentation and its Application to Membership ProductsProfessor Heath McDonald - Associate Dean of Research & Development at Swinburne UniversityCain Liddle, General Manager – Consumer Business at Richmond Football ClubManaging customers who are ‘members’, or subscription based, presents some unique challenges. The Australian Football League has met these challenges successfully, doubling its membership base and significantly growing profits over the last 10 years. This growth has run in parallel with a move away from aggregated communications and engagement and a move towards a segmentation model where consumer behaviour and the centrality of the product to their life, now guide messaging and marketing campaigns. The reasons for their success and the key research findings that guided their strategies will be shared. Practical ways in which Richmond has responded to these findings and doubled their membership in 5 years will also be discussed. Learnings of the AFL’s will be discussed from a community health and fitness perspective.

4.10pm - 5.00pm

Technology Solutions to Enhance the Participation in Physical ActivityTechnology continues to change the world, our community and each individual. How can technology be harnessed to create opportunities for people to be more physically active and how can it make it easier for people to be active and enjoy the experience?

1. Designing Innovative Apps and Embracing Smart Phone Technology for Greater Communication within SportRob Fletcher - General Manager - Team AppHow are some of Australia’s largest participation sports developing apps to enhance the experience of the individual participant to ensure their continued return?

Technological Solutions to Enhance Experience and Patronage

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Wearable Technology to Grow Participation and SuccessWith the growth in wearable technology driving health and fitness, what are Australia’s innovative companies offering the market? This forum session provides the opportunity for five key companies to share the latest technology and case studies on how they are making a difference. Wearables Forum - What is the Latest Wearable Technology and How It Can Improve PerformanceDr Sven Rees, Managing Director - BioConnectedSpeakers to be announcedAustralian start-up companies will provide an overview of their technological solutions and benefits to the industry, followed by a 25 minute Q&A interactive session.

3.10pm - 4.15pm

Smart Technology and Apps to Grow Club Sports Capacity and CapabilityPeople want access to instant information and expect technology to make their life better. How can smart technology and Apps be embraced to encourage sports clubs to be better managed, and grow capacity and capability so they can focus on growing participation and providing experiences to encourage participants to return? Forum: Growing and Supporting Sports Club Capacity Through Innovative Club Management SystemsTroy Westley, Chief Executive Officer - CareMonkeyMark Thompson, Founder - SponServeBennett Merriman, Director, Business Operations - RosterfyAlex Mednis, Director - revolutioniseSPORTRob Fletcher, General Manager - Team AppAustralian Sports Technology Network (ASTN) will facilitate a forum where four of Australia’s leading innovative technological companies will share their solutions to supporting sport in the business of club and association management, including: CareMonkey; Team App; Rosterfy and SponServe.

Friday 24 June

2. Using Technology to Connect Participants to Increase Participation FrequencySpeaker to be confirmedProgram providers are now embracing the wearable technology, linking apps and using social media to share performances in a manner that encourages people to have the social interaction that keeps them motivated. This session will explore how program providers capitalise on this by connecting and communicating socially.

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1.15pm - 2.30pm

Designing For The Future of PlayPromoting play is critical for the development of our future generations. How should facilities be designed to be more enticing and encouraging for children? 1. Inside Out and Wrong Way Around – Innovation for PlaygroundsFiona Robbé - Director - Architects of ArcadiaWhat should be designed to encourage more children to play and express themselves? Are we really designing the playgrounds well to encourage children to play in all corners of the playground and keep returning because of the fun, or are we designing around one large piece centrepiece? Playgrounds are a place for people and where do the adults belong? This talk will provide insights and examples to illustrate how to get it right for people.

2. Designing a Playground that is Part of an Urban Regeneration StrategyCatherine Hamilton - Principal - Landscape Architecture - Opus International Consultants LtdCommunity consultation, innovation and pushing the boundaries has resulted in a playground that has resulted in thousands of children and families visiting the Takaro-a-Poi/Margaret Mahy Family Playground in Christchurch, on a weekly basis since its opening in late 2015.

3.10pm - 4.00pm

Play SurfacesThe use of playground surfaces, what is safe and will last without fading and disintegrating? What are the options and what should be sought? Insights from one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of rubber surfaces and infill for sports infills and industry case studies from one of Australia’s leading installers of rubber surfaces. 1. Introduction and Issues to ConsiderMark Cunningham and Mark Weber - Play Contractors Association Exploring the different rubber surfaces and how they can be used in Australia, from playground surfaces, to water play surfaces to sports surfaces and infills.

2. Virgin Rubber InfillsMartin Oakes - Sales Manager - Melos GmbHWith so many infills available, what should a purchaser look for in their surface when so many products claim to offer the same benefits? Exploring TPE’s and EPDM’s.

4.10pm - 5.00pm

The Balance Between Standards and Encouraging Kids to be RiskyWhat are the new standards for playgrounds and how far should we go in protecting our children compared to encouraging them to take some risks? 1. Play StandardsGrant Humphreys - Member of Play Standards Committee How do you balance the need for play surface standards and encouragement of risk? With the new standards due out in 2016 this session will explore what that means from a safety, testing and play development perspective.

2. Encouraging Risk in Play Angela Marton - Project Officer - Kidsafe NSWHow best to balance standards and risk so children learn and receive benefits from play.

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MasterclassesTo provide a practical hands-on experience, delegates and industry operators can enrol into one of our specialist Masterclass Sessions, which are specially designed to be in-depth and share greater practical insights.

1. Maintaining Synthetic Sports Turf

Join Football NSW and Northern NSW Football to explore the number one issue facing the most popular sport in the state – the lack of quality grassroots facilities. How can clubs and councils work collaboratively to fund, design and build facilities to meet the future needs of our sport?

Thursday 23rd June 3.00pm – 3.50pm Venue: Rosehill Racecourse Cost: $0 for delegates and $29 +GST for non-delegates

Learn the key principles, how to correct key problems with synthetic sports turf, how the machinery works, what to use for what challenge together with access to some of Australia’s leading maintenance firms. Authors of the Smart Guide to Synthetic Sports Turf (Long Pile) will be running the Masterclass.

Wednesday 22nd June 2.00pm – 4.00pmVenue: TBC Cost: $99 +GST

3. Football NSW Masterclass

As one of NSW growing sports, the AFL will be sharing with delegates the key strategies to expand the code in NSW/ACT.This will provide local government and sport the opportunity for collaboration and to explore key issues and solutions.

Thursday 23rd June 4.00pm – 4.45pmVenue: Rosehill RacecourseCost: $0 for delegates and $29 +GST for non-delegates

2. Australian Sports Foundation Masterclass

Join the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) to appreciate how they can work with government and sport to generate income for specific programs, events and projects through philanthropy.The ASF will take delegates through the process and provide case study examples that show why over 30 years they have assisted in raising and supporting over $300m of funding.

Thursday 23rd June 3.15pm – 4.00pm Venue: Rosehill RacecourseCost: $0 for delegates

4. AFL (NSW/ACT) Masterclass

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The Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Industry Innovation AwardsAs part of the National Sports Convention 2016 it is hosting the inaugural Sport, Recreation and Play Industry Innovation Awards to recognise individuals, not for profits, commercial, play, recreation and sport sectors, in how they are being innovative to get more people active.

The theme of the convention is focused on Innovation. The anticipated outcome is to encourage reflection and potential activities. The purpose of the awards is to recognise innovation and success that is occurring in the industry using the following categories:

1. Programs, Activities or Events – that have been developed to encourage the community to be more active in large numbers;

2. Sports Turf – innovative solutions that encourage greater intensity and durability of natural or synthetic sports fields in a manner that allows for greater usage;

3. Technological Solutions and Products – for the Business to Business or the Business to Consumer markets that encourage more people to play sport or be active;

4. Play Grounds – designs and developments that encourage more children to play, have fun and be active;

5. Young Innovator – a young person (under 25) who has developed a program, space, activity, technological solution or innovative partnership that is encouraging more people to be active;

6. Marketing and Communications – the packaging and communication of an opportunity in a manner that has encouraged more people to be active;

7. Facility Design and Development - innovative design and management that creates and environment where more people are active (built and natural environments); and

8. The Overall Sport, Recreation and Play Industry Award for Innovation – sponsored by one of the globes leading sports surface innovators, FieldTurf, this award will provide the prize and trophy for the inaugural National Sports Convention Sport, Recreation and Play Innovations Award. The winner will be chosen from one the above seven winners.

Each category will be independently assessed by a panel of industry experts.

As part of the National Sports Convention expo the final three short listed applicants will be provided with an opportunity to display their innovation as part of the industry expo so that the rest of the industry can appreciate their innovations.

The awards will be presented on the night of Thursday 23rd June at the Innovations Award and Networking Event in the National Sports Convention expo area. Trophies and cash prizes are to be provided to all winners and a $5,000 prize for the overall winner.

Enter at www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

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Innovations Overall Award

Exhibitor List• ABC Sports Clean

• Acousto-Scan

• All Stakes Supply

• Australian Leisure Management

• Australian Sports Foundation

• Court Craft Australia

• Dalton Consulting Engineers

• Grassports Australia

• Greenplay Australia

• Ground Science

• HG Sports Turf

• Huan U-Crown Playground Materials Co Ltd

• Jiangsu Nabo Artificial Turf Co Ltd

• LandmarkPro

• Polytan

• Smart Connection Consultancy

• Sportsturf Solutions

• SportEng

• Sports Contractors Association

• Suntex Sports-Turf (Kunshan) Corporation

• Tennis Lights

• TigerTurf

• Trocellen

• Turf One

• Tyrecycle

• Universal Magazines

• Yangzhou Lvbao Artificial Turf Co. Ltd

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Rydges Parramatta

Rydges Parramatta puts guests in the heart of it all. Just opposite of Rosehill Gardens Racecourse and very close to Parramatta CBD. Our contemporary, spacious and earth-friendly Parramatta accommodation options provide convenience for business and leisure travellers alike. The 151 well-appointed rooms and suites within our Parramatta accommodation boast modern technologies such as FREE WI-FI and flat-screen TVs, In addition to the desirable features and amenities we offer guests comfortable luxuries such as ergonomic leather chairs and the coveted Rydges Dream Bed with Egyptian cotton linens and plump Dream Pillows.

Rydges Parramatta offers complimentary WiFi, car parking and has five in house dining options.

Address: 116-118 James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142Phone: (02) 8863 7600

The National Sports Convention expo has five themes. The expo is free to attend and the themes are:

Sport Turf Surfaces – Natural, hybrid, synthetic and acrylic

Sports Facilities – Aquatic, recreation, pavilions and sports facilities

Play Surfaces and Playground Equipment

Technological Solutions – Wearables, customer database, Point of Sale/Membership systems and technological equipment

Sports Equipment – Infrastructional or equipment (e.g. drainage, watering, play equipment etc.)

There will be demonstration areas and the Industry Innovation Awards on Thursday 23rd evening at the end of the first day of the convention (5.00pm – 8.00pm).

Expo

Prices 2 Day Full Conference

2 Days - Association AUD $849.00

2 Days - Delegate AUD $899.00

Discounted Price AUD $849.00If Registered by Friday, May 20, 2016

Wednesday 22 June

Site Visit AUD $99.00

Thursday 23 June

1 Day - Thursday AUD $499.00

Friday 24 June

1 Day - Friday AUD $499.00

Expo 23 & 24 June

2 Days FREE

*Correct as at the 10 March 2016, check website for latest exhibitor list.

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Interpoint EventsInterpoint Events was launched in 2004 and delivers the final piece of a 360 degree marketing concept for Intermedia. Interpoint specialises in exhibitions and conferences and organises events in diverse markets such as pools and spas, cleaning, supply chain & logistics, corporate health, assistive technologies and hotel management. Interpoint also holds events for a number of different industry bodies including the Green Building Council of Australia, Cleaning Council of New Zealand and the Assistive Technologies Suppliers Association.In 2011 Interpoint was awarded winner of the Best Australian Show by the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia. Interpoint organises events in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA. As a Founding Partner Interpoint is committed to ensuring the delegate experience is excellent in every way.

Smart Connection ConsultancySmart Connection Consultancy has over the past decade established itself as one of the leading advisors and advocates for the use or synthetic surfaces to encourage more people to play, recreate and be involved in sport.Its Managing Director, Martin Sheppard has been involved in the planning, development, management of parks, playgrounds, sport and leisure facilities, both in Europe and Australia. He has spoken both nationally and internationally, published books, written many articles and assisted over 200 Councils, sports and schools in Australia and New Zealand understand the benefits of sport, recreation and the use of sports facilities to improve people’s health, development of the community and economic benefits to an area. As part of the NSC Founding Team, Martin believes that the National Sports Convention is unique in the Asia Pacific Rim in promoting a One Stop Shop for everything to do with getting more people to play, recreate and participate in sport, recreation and for fitness. It is an opportunity not the be missed by sports clubs, community facilities, education, play, local government or the commercial sector, there will be something for everyone.

About us

Grand Pavilion Rosehill Gardens, Sydney

We are excited to be bringing NSC to this stunning, modern location again. This fantastic venue boasts the following amenities which will be beneficial to both our exhibitors and visitors:

• 5,000 free car parking spaces

• A train station at the front door

• Easy vehicle access

• Centrally located in the geographic heart of Sydney

About the Venue

Sydney City

Rosehill Racecourse

Parramatta

Contact usFor more information

Phone: 1300 789 845+61 2 9660 2113

Fax +61 2 9660 9786

Email: [email protected]

www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

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