Conference History & Background Founder's Outstanding Service Award

Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference

Endorsed by NIRSA

Save the Date!

17th Annual ERSL Conference February 8-9, 2008 in New Orleans Louisiana hosted by Xavier University of Louisiana

For Information contact Co-Chair Demond Pryor 989-774-7319 or Co-Chair Anna Sterling 601-266-5405

Registration Brochure

Presenter Proposal Form

Share Your Knowledge

On behalf of the Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference Committee (ERSL) and the great staff at Xaiver University of Louisiana, we are calling on you to submit presentation proposals for the 2008 ERSL Conference! The theme of the conference is "Embracing The Past, Establishing Character Today, Setting A Mark For The Future" and we are looking forward to you sharing your knowledge about the profession of Recreational Sports. We are encouraging presentations from students and professionals that will help to educate and inform conference attendees.

The deadline to submit a proposal is January 18, 2008. You will find the presentation proposal form through the link above. Please send the completed form to Seneca Wilson at:

Recreation & Athletic Center 155
2200 N. Squirrel Rd/Dept. of Campus Rec.
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4401
Phone: (248) 370-4883
Fax: (248) 370-4889
Email: stwilson@oakland.edu

We look forward to reading your proposal, and we will see you February 8-9, 2008 in New Orleans at the ERSL Conference.

Sincerely,

Anna Sterling and Demond L. Pryor
Co-Chairs, Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference

Silas Steele
Host Site Coordinator, Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference

Hotel Information

The Holiday Inn Express is the official conference site for the conference. The cost is $89 per night February 7-9th, call 1-504-962- 0800 and ask for the ERSL Conference room block. The deadline to reserve rooms at the $89 rate is January 17th, so please reserve rooms as soon as possible!

The Conference Focus

This conference was created to prepare student leaders and young professionals as they take on the task of guiding others to live, work and play in a multicultural society. The ultimate goal of the conference was to develop and encourage conference participants to consider health, wellness and recreation as a career option.

A number of outstanding professionals were enlisted to serve as educators and role models by providing their expertise in topical areas and through sharing their experiences with student participants. Student participants were given an opportunity to discuss issues with peers from around the country. The ultimate goal is to create an atmosphere of interaction and exchange.

As the new century unfolds, we face many challenges regarding moral and ethical leadership. We are obligated to pick up the torch and seek out that leadership. It is our hope that this conference served as one of the many torches that seeks to provide a small glimmer of what we can become this year and beyond.