NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Exposition

NIRSA 2009: Charlotte, North Carolina

Policies & Information

By clicking on the registration link I acknowledge and agree to the below policies. 

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Payments: All payments are due with the registration form. A purchase order is not considered payment. Check must be postmarked by February 18, 2009 to qualify for the early-bird discount. Make checks and money orders payable to “NIRSA.” Foreign checks must be imprinted, “US Funds.” You will be emailed a receipt/confirmation within 15 days of receipt of your registration at the NIRSA National Center. If you do not receive an email, contact the NNC accounting department at (541) 766-8211. An email address is required to receive a receipt/confirmation of registration.

Refund Policy for Cancellations: All conference cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing and mailed, faxed, or emailed directly to: Conference Refund, NIRSA, 4185 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333-1067, fax: (541) 766-8284, email: nirsa@nirsa.org

• Refund requests received on or before February 28, 2009 will receive a full refund, less a $35 processing fee
• Refund requests received from March 1 through March 15, 2009 will receive a 60% refund, less a $35 processing fee
• No refunds will be processed for requests received after March 15, 2009.
• Refunds will not be granted for no-shows

Non-Smoking Policy: For the comfort and health of attendees, smoking is not permitted at any NIRSA function. This includes general sessions, educational sessions, workshops, socials, and the Recreational Sports Exposition.

Being Responsible: Recognizing that many will take advantage of the opportunity for socializing and alcohol consumption, the Board of Directors, Conference Program and Host Committees actively encourage responsible decision-making and healthy choices. Supporting this policy, non-alcoholic beverages will be offered at all NIRSA-sponsored receptions. In accordance with North Carolina State Law, no alcohol will be served to anyone under age 21.

What to Wear: Suggested conference attire is business casual. This includes khaki slacks, polo-type shirts, blazers, or sweaters. The attire is semiformal for the Honor Award Banquet.

Photograph Content Ownership: NIRSA will use photographs taken during the 2009 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Exposition to promote the Association and future events. Your registration form provides NIRSA with the unrestricted right to use photographs at its discretion for the purpose outlined above.