Oregon Sports Summit Features Responsible Sport Session

Eugene, Oregon – The Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission is proud to announce its inaugural Oregon Sports Summit, on February 2, 2017, at the Valley River Inn in Eugene.

Responsible Sport is the closing session topic, sponsored by the City of Eugene. The panel will feature representatives from the City of Eugene Waste Prevention and Green Building, Council from Responsible Sport, and local events the Eugene Marathon and the Big O Roller Derby Tournament.  This session will give an overview of the history of sustainability in Eugene, the responsible sports framework developed by the Council, and how two different locally grown events have embraced and incorporated sustainability into their events.

The Oregon Sports Summit will be a day packed with knowledge and opportunity. It will inspire current and potential sports events planners to create and further develop their sports events to reach new heights!

Vin Lananna, President of TrackTown USA, Associate Athletic Director for Olympic Development at the University of Oregon, the 2016 U.S. Olympic Head Coach – Men’s Track and Field and President of USA Track & Field will be the Keynote Speaker.

Attendees will learn from professional and seasoned sports event leaders and be inspired to use their new knowledge to expand and grow their events. It will be an opportunity to network and collaborate with local and regional sports events planners, venue facilities and vendors.

“The Oregon Sports Summit provides an opportunity for addressing mutual challenges that face every sports event organization, as well as a platform for networking and sharing of ideas and resources,” says Janis Ross, Executive Director of the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission. “This event has been on our wish list for several years, and we are delighted to see it come to life in a way that includes not only Lane County sports organizations, but all of Oregon. This full-day educational conference further reinforces that the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is truly a champion of sports in Oregon.”

Sessions topics:

Registration for the Oregon Sports Summit, presented by Travel Oregon, is now open and includes a Welcome Breakfast, a Keynote Lunch and snacks throughout the day. Registration also includes an After Party with networking opportunities for all attendees.

Cost:

Early Registration (ends 1/12/17) - $75

Registration (1/13/17 – 1/31/17) - $95

Day of Event Registration (2/2/17) -$125 *limited number

Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor: Travel Oregon

• AHM Brands
• City of Eugene
• McKenzie SewOn
• Venue 252
• Shelton Turnbull
• Bicoastal Media
• Sinclair Broadcasting
• Oregon Sports Authority
• TechnaPrint
• Lane United Football Club