2020 Virtual Race Directors Conference
With the insurmountable challenges the global pandemic has brought to the event market place in 2020, Triathlon Alberta is teaming up with Triathlon BC and Triathlon Canada to deliver a special, COVID-19 oriented National Race Directors Workshop over the weekend of November 28th & 29th, collectively bringing Race Directors from across Canada together and up to speed with timely topics and sufficient lead time to allow for 2021 activation!
Due to the current landscape and restrictions around mass gatherings, the Race Directors Summit will be FREE to event organizers across Canada and streamed live, through the Zoom platform. Recognizing limits to Zoom Conferences, the sessions will take place over two days, with each day being limited to approximately 4 hours, allowing for the greatest amount of flexibility and maximum focus.
The Summit will be facilitated by seasoned race announcer Steve Fleck, and will feature industry experts discussing timely topics that include event safety, diversity and inclusion, new event formats, communication, waivers and attestations, virtual racing and more. Geared to all multisport events, regardless of budget or participation rates, the two-day Conference promises engaging and relevant presentations, with sufficient time for questions and answers.
An updated agenda (draft) is provided below:
Session A – 8:30am PST SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 MORNING 1
Introductions / Welcome / Connections
Steve Fleck, Commentator / Master of Ceremonies / Race AnnouncerKeynote: Inclusion & Diversity
Carey Newman, Audain Professor, University of Victoria Visual ArtsReturn to Sport: Swim Safety
Tim Dale, Swim Safety ExpertVolunteer Recruitment
Stephen Bourdeau, General Manager, World Triathlon Edmonton
Bio Break/Networking
New Event Formats
Ghislain Melancon, Operations Manager, World Triathlon Montreal / Eric Noel, Race Director, World Triathlon MontrealRacing at Home: Creating the Narrative & National Communication Strategy
Chris Dornan, Communications Manager, Triathlon CanadaVirtual Racing with FulGaz
Mike Clucas, FounderPan-Canadian Round Table
Steve Fleck
Session B – 8:30am PST SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 MORNING 2
Introductions / Welcome / Connections
Steve Fleck, Commentator / Master of Ceremonies / Race AnnouncerKeynote: Inclusion & Diversity
Rach McBride, Non-binary Gender AdvocateMedical / COVID – Excellence, Hygiene, Communications
Dr. MC Gregoire, Medical Delegate, World TriathlonCritical Incident Communications
Jonathan Gormick, Public Information Officer, Vancouver Fire RescueWaivers, Attestations & Insurance
Steve Indig, Partner, Sport Law & Strategy Group
Bio Break/Networking
World Championship Qualification
Rachel Macatee, Sport Development Officer, Triathlon CanadaNational Triathlon Registration System (NTRS)
Phil Mowatt, CEO, InterpodiaCommunications / Social Media / Web Presence
Caroll Taiji, Brand Director, Taiji Brand GroupConnected Closure
Steve Fleck
Registration is free for this event.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
If you have any further questions, please contact our office at coordinator@triathlonalberta.ca