9th Annual COA Convention April 5-7, 2006 Radisson Hotel Sacramento, CA "Serving the Student-Athlete - Imagine the Possibilities - Make Them Happen!"
Convention Highlights and Materials • Executive Director's Keynote Address • NCAA Transfer Presentation • Legislative Results with Correction to Item O-3 Made on April 24, 2006 • Convention Photo Gallerys: - [Pepsi Student Athlete Luncheon] - [Student Athlete Panel] - [Hall of Fame Banquet] - [Honoring Our Own Bruncheon] ------------------------------------ Convention News and Information • 2006 Convention Schedule - 3 panel schedule, updated with room assignments. This schedule will also be available at the Convention registration desk. • Convention Meeting Packet • Super Shuttle Discount Coupon • Registration Form Featured Events: Wednesday April 5 Commencement Opening address and welcome by COA Executive Director Carlyle Carter. "Making the Leap" An open session to discuss the necessary requirements to successfully transfer to a DI, DII, or DIII NCAA institution. Panel members pending to include representatives from the NCAA, N4A and 3C4A. 2006 Pepsi Celebration of Student Athletes Luncheon Join your colleagues as the COA honors Pepsi Scholar Athletes, COA Scholar Teams, and 3C4A Achievement Award recipients. Student Athlete Panel/Q&A Join the honorees from the Pepsi Celebration lunch at an informal session led by COA Executive Director Carlyle Carter. Learn more about these outstanding student-athletes and learn what they have taken away from their community college experience. COA Social Relax after a long day and spend some time in an informal setting with your colleagues. Thursday, April 6 COA Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Featuring the formal induction of former student-athletes and service contributors. Diamond Social Unwind at the Diamond Social with food, drinks and door prizes. Friday, April 7 Honoring Our Own Brunch Gala awards ceremony honors individuals from seven affiliate organizations of the COA as well as outgoing COA management council and board members.
Convention Headquarters Radisson, Sacramento 500 Leisure Lane Sacramento, CA 95815 Call toll-free: 800.333.3333 Transportation -Super Shuttle service from Sacramento Airport (SMF) Call 800-BLUE VAN (258-3826) or visit www.supershuttle.com for reservations. -On-site daily parking • Super Shuttle Discount Coupon When making reservations via the toll-free line (800.333.3333), request the 'Commission on Athletics' rate to obtain a rate of $104 single/double. This rate is only offered until March 4, 2006. Reservations made after 5:00 p.m. on March 4, 2006 will not receive the COA Convention rate and are on a space-available basis only.