National Sports Convention launched, aims to encourage more people to play, recreate and participate in sport

The over-arching National Sports Convention 2016 brand has been developed with key industry peak bodies and collaborators and will include a number of 2 day conferences; single day symposiums and master classes.

The National Sports Convention will be structured around 6 key areas – sports turf, playgrounds & equipment, programs, activities and events to grow participation, sports & recreation facilities, co-hosted symposium and master classes and a free expo. This will give a platform to Australia’s play, recreation, sport, aquatics, fitness and facility management sectors to learn, network and share best practice over the two days.

The National Sports Convention has the support of the industry, with sponsors confirmed including Polytan (platinum) and Tyrecycle (gold). The event will also work with World Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Parks and Leisure Australia (NSW/ ACT) and the Australian Sporting Goods Association to bring a quality outcome.

“Tyrecycle is excited to be involved as a Gold Sponsor at the 2016 National Synthetic Surfaces Conference and Expo and looks forward to this successful event.”

-       Sarah Wademan, Marketing & Corporate Affairs Coordinator, Tyrecycle

“Polytan are thrilled to be involved in the 2016 National Sports Convention as Platinum Sponsor and look forward to an informative and fun event.”

-       Rob Kirkwood, National Sales Manager, Polytan

The organisers are presently seeking additional collaborations with peak bodies, to ensure that the program, expo and networking opportunities are valuable to every delegate, presenter and exhibitor.  The aim is that this will be Australia’s leading bi-annual sports and leisure conference. Any collaborators who are interested should contact the organisers.

www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

For more information:
Melanie Robertson
Marketing Manager
Interpoint Events
Phone: 02 9660 2113
Email: melanie@intermedia.com.au

About the Organisers:

Smart Connection Consultancy
Smart 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 Conference and Expo 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. 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.

Interpoint Events
Interpoint Events was launched in 2004 and delivers the final piece of a 360 degree marketing concept for Intermedia. Interpoint specialises in exhibitions & conferences and organises events in diverse markets such as pools & 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 & Event Association of Australasia. Interpoint organises events in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA. As a Founding Partner Interpoint are committed to ensuring the delegate experience is excellent in every way.