Chicago training session
The next Chicago training session will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009.
Race Director Training Saturday, February 2, 2008 Westchester
Directions:
Exit I-290 - Southbound exit to Mannheim Rd. Continue 1/4 mile. Turn left (eastbound) at Roosevelt Rd. and drive one block. Enter on east side of building through "Community room" door.
Parking :
Behind Village Hall or south of Roosevelt Rd. on residential streets.
Fees:
CARA Circuit and Registered races - $29; Members of Association of Running Event Directors - $29; Previous attendees (2007 session) - $39; All others - $49.
Agenda
8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. - Registration and morning refreshments
8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Race management practices
9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. - Getting (and keeping) sponsors
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Working with a management or timing company
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - LUNCH from Panera and networking
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Quality race operations
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. - Producing a successful charity run
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - Walkers, kids, and marketing tips
3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Wrap-up and raffle drawing
Speakers:
Include: WTMX-FM, Hinckley Springs, JMC Partners, Race Time, DR Komputing, Chicago Area Runners Assn., Westchester Veterun, Roselle Run for the Roses, YWCA of Evanston/Northshore, Race That's Good for Life, Assn. of Running Event Directors, and other sponsors, race directors, and running organizations. Speaker list will be updated regularly.
Questions? Call (847) 675-8413 or email.
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