 National Intramural Symposium
June 11-13, 2008 • Raleigh, North Carolina
At the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
We are proud to go “Back to our Roots” and offer the National Intramural Symposium in a region where NIRSA first began. In 1950, Dr. William N. Wasson organized a meeting of 22 African-American men and women intramural directors from 11 Historically Black Colleges. As a result of this meeting, participants formed the National Intramural Association (NIA) which carried its name until 1975 when it changed to the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA).
The National Intramural Symposium is designed to provide a wide range of development opportunities for intramural programmers. Through a variety of educational sessions in smaller, concentrated settings, the symposium will explore such topics as trends in intramural sports, official’s training techniques, sportsmanship, event management, customer service, and new approaches to scheduling their programs. With the opportunity to network in a smaller setting, intramural programmers will explore programs similar in size and scope to their own.
 “Night at the Ballpark” - Wednesday, June 11 - 7:15pm
Thanks to imleagues.com, NIS participants will attend a Carolina Mudcats minor league baseball game at Five County Stadium (pictured). Transportation, game tickets, and all-you-can-eat dinner is provided. The Carolina Mudcats are a Double-A affiliate of the Florida Marlins.
Hotel Information
Alternate Hotel – Clarion Hotel State Capital
Only Double/Double rooms available
For reservations, call 919-832-0501 ext. 0 and ask for the NIRSA block.
5 minute drive to Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
For all reservations, call 1-800-325-3535 and ask for the NIRSA room rate. Please be aware that the group rate will longer be available after Sunday, May 11, 2008. After that time rates will be determined by the hotel.
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel @ $104 single/double/triple/quad + tax - Tuesday, June 10 is sold out. Double/Double rooms are sold out. Some King rooms available. Please check back periodically.
421 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Hotel phone: (919) 834-9900 / fax: (919) 833-1217
Reservations: (800) 325-3535
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/contact.html?propertyID=434
Keynote Speaker
Barry Mano
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Barry Mano is the founder and president of the National Association of Sports Officials and publisher/executive editor of Referee Magazine -- the most widely read officiating monthly in the world with over 88,000 readers. Barry worked 23 years as a basketball referee with the last eight of those years in NCAA Division I. A member of the National Speakers Association, Barry has presented dozens of seminars and full-day workshops. He has appeared on national television and radio shows plus being widely quoted in major media, such as USA Today, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and
others. Barry earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and a Master of Arts in Urban Affairs from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Program Committee
- Andy Milton (Chair), St. Ambrose University
- Joe Book, University of Wyoming
- David Parker, University of North Carolina -- Wilmington
- James Wilkening, University of Central Florida
- Tara Yesenski, Arizona State University
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