Conference 2008

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2008 PSA Conference Registration Fees
Advance Deadline - April 15, 2008 members $460 Non members $560
Standard - After April 15, 2008 members $575 Non members $675

Important Conference Information

Hotel

HOTEL UPDATE FOR 2008 PSA CONFERENCE

Our host hotel Hyatt O’Hare is almost full to capacity. We have made arrangements for overflow at the following hotel:

Hyatt Rosemont
6350 N River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

847-518-1234

Conference Rate: $145 per night

Hyatt Rosemo

nt is two (2) miles from the Hyatt O’Hare.
Shuttle service between the hotels will be provided.

When calling for reservations please say you are with the
Professional Skaters Association or you can use the initials PSA.

Additional room options:
Contact Amanda Taylor: ataylor@skatepsa.com for a list of those seeking roommates at the Hyatt O’Hare.

The official hotel for the PSA Conference is the Hyatt Regency O'Hare located at 9300 West Bryn Mawr Ave , Rosemont , IL 60018 .  (847) 696-1234.  Room Rate $145.00 single/dble + $10 per additional person.

Rink

On Friday all daytime presentations will be held at The Edge Ice Arena, 753 East Jefferson Street , Bensenville , IL 60106 .  Buses will run between the hotel and the rink on Friday and it is approximately a 20-minute round trip.  Please note that some of the on-ice sessions will be observed from the stands (spectator only) for ease of viewing.  Lunch at rink is provided - included in Conference fee.

Desk Hours

PSA Ratings desk will be open Monday, May 19 th starting at 4:00pm until Wednesday, May 21 st at 7:00pm.  Tentative Conference Registration desk hours will be: Wednesday, May 21 st 6 – 9pm, Thursday, May 22 nd 7am – 6pm, Friday, May 23 rd at the rink 8am – 4pm, and Saturday, May 24 th 8am – 3pm.  Please register as soon as you arrive so you can receive your official credential, agenda and welcome packet.

President's Reception

The PSA President's Reception will be held Thursday, May 22 nd at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare.  Attire is social casual. You won't want to miss this event!

Awards Dinner

Please note that unlike previous years, the Awards Dinner will be on Thursday night the 22 nd following the President's Reception.  Cocktails will be followed by a dinner and the awards ceremony.  Join us for an entertaining night filled with good friends, good food, and fun.  Purchase your Awards ticket now by visiting www.skatepsa.com and downloading the 2007 Conference Extras Form.  Don't delay, prices will increase after May 1 st .  Attire is social casual.

Ratings

If you have applied to take a rating exam, please note the following: the Basic Accreditation (written) exam will be held on Saturday, May 24 th at the hotel. Sport Science and Medicine exams will be held both prior to conference and on Saturday, May 24 th .  Oral exams will be held Monday, May 19 th – Wednesday, May 21 st . A tentative oral rating schedule will be mailed to each examinee approximately 3 weeks prior to the Conference.

PSA Skating Industry Trade Show

The Trade Show will be open all day Friday at The Edge Ice Arena. If you are interested in exhibiting at the Skating Industry Trade Show, please contact Lee Green at the PSA Office.

U.S. Open Extravaganza Ice Show

This fundraising ice show will be held Friday at the rink at 7:30pm.  Tickets will be available on-site and all proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics and the PSA Education Foundation.  Tickets also available to non-conference attendees.

Hockey Accreditation

If you haven't already signed up for this year's hockey program it is not too late.  Please see the 2008 Conference Extras Form on the website.   Please note that you can take both Levels I & II exams as well as the Power Skating Exam.