IHRSA - Institute

22nd Annual
IHRSA Institute for Professional Club Management
August 2010 | Location to be Determined

The 2009 Institute . . . A Resounding Success!

This year's educational experience has just concluded and the results are coming in from participants and our guest speakers. For highlights of the event, check out Casey Conrad's blog, and read below for insights from a few participants.

I recently attended the IHRSA Institute and I have to tell you, this is one of the best manager-in-training programs I have ever seen. The program is designed for new or up-and-coming managers/owners. The group is small – usually 50-70 attendees – and runs over four days. The speakers are excellent; the sessions run in 3-hour chunks so there is really time to dig into a given topic, ask questions and LEARN something. There are also some very well-executed team-building events. If you’re considering ways to invest in new managers or staff that you hope will someday be able to fill your shoes, I would highly recommend building this event into your 2010 calendar and budget.
Amanda Oborne
Executive Director
FitLife Club Network
IHRSA Institute, Class of 2009

The structure of the IHRSA Institute is brilliant. The size of the group is large enough to have attendees from every different niche in the fitness industry, yet small enough to be able to build relationships and network with the entire class, guest speakers, and IHRSA Staff. Attending the Institute was an extremely valuable tool for my professional growth, and I hope to attend again in the future.
David Oom, USPTA, PTR
Tennis Team Leader
MVP Sports Clubs
IHRSA Institute, Class of 2009

As the winner of the 4th Annual John McCarthy Merit Scholarship, I didn’t realize how much of an honor and privilege it was for me to attend the 2009 IHRSA Institute for Professional Club Management until I experienced this spectacular event ... it exceeded all my expectations. The IHRSA Institute is absolutely the BEST educational forum for all club managers (on all levels) and owners. The connections made, the friendships developed, and the knowledge gained makes this event priceless … I wish that I’d attended years ago. The IHRSA team and faculty are definitely the Best of the Best. Thanks to all of you for your hard work and dedication to excellence. It was a fantastic experience!!!
Brad Wilkins
Assistant General Manager, Director of Fitness Operations
Cooper Fitness Center
IHRSA Institute, Class of 2009

2009 was my first year to attend the IHRSA Institute for Club Management. Literally knowing nobody when I came, I was unsure about the whole thing. It didn't take long before I was having a great time. The classes are smaller and of high quality which is a great feature of the program. The evening team building events were a terrific way to meet others and game plan together to meet the various challenges and enjoy friendly competition with other attendees/teams. On my way home from the event, I sensed I will become a better manager and stronger asset to my company as a result of the things I learned from the IHRSA Institute experience.
Eddie Thomas
General Manager
Marathon Energy Club, Plus One Health Management, Inc.
IHRSA Institute, Class of 2009

I truly believe the IHRSA Institute is the best learning opportunity for Club Owners, Managers and Department Heads. The smaller group settings and deeper dives into subject matter make it truly a rewarding and valuable training experience. Most attendees build friendships, connections and networking support systems that last for careers. It truly is a remarkable program year after year.
Bill McBride
Chief Operating Officer
Club One
IHRSA Institute, Class of 2009

I would like to thank IHRSA for once again exceeding my expectations at the Institute for Professional Club Management conference. The speakers and sessions were well thought out and delivered well, the networking experience was excellent and the keynote speaker was over the top!!! Thank you to IHRSA and the staff for providing a first-class conference and giving me such a wonderful experience. It is very rewarding and an honor to be part of IHRSA and its wonderful organization.
Lisa Gorsline
President / General Manager
Corpus Christi Athletic Club
IHRSA Institute, Class of 2009

The Next Generation of Professional Education
For over twenty years, IHRSA has provided industry-leading education to over a thousand health club management professionals through the renowned IHRSA Institute. It is universally agreed that the education received at the Institute pays unsurpassed dividends for years to come.

If you have attended the Institute in the past, you owe it to yourself to join us again next year . . . it will be unlike any other program you have attended. And if you have never attended the Institute, 2010 is your year. The world has changed and the challenges have evolved. Let our Institute prepare you to succeed in an increasingly complex world.

The qualities of this annual program are second to none. Three full days of graduate-level education led by expert faculty provides a balanced curriculum that covers every aspect of club management. And with limited class sizes, outstanding peer networking and social opportunities, the IHRSA Institute is where leaders learn to manage more effectively.

Who Should Attend the IHRSA Institute?
Our Institute is an exceptional learning and team-building experience for:

Individuals who are new to the health club industry as managers and/or owners.

Individuals who have been promoted from within to a new management position.

Individuals who have managed one or more clubs for several years.

Individuals who are developing a new club.

Individuals who have attended in the past and want to reenergize professionally.

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Registration Fees
For planning purposes for next year, the 2009 registration fees are noted below, which were per person, double occupancy, inclusive of four nights accommodations, all program materials, and scheduled catered events.

Deadline Date	IHRSA Members	Non-Members
Received by May 15	US $1,999	US $2,599
Received by June 15	US $2,199	US $2,599
Received by July 15	US $2,299	US $2,599
Received after July 15	US $2,499	US $2,799