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2009 Convention Registration
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You may pay for the convention online (below) and fax your reservation form to (717) 703-3001. Or you may complete and submit your reservation online.

We look forward to seeing you in Philly.

Online Registration Form
(pay above after submitting form)

Name:

Affiliation:

Address:

Phone:

E-mail

Meal restrictions (vegetarian, etc.):

Check one:
This is my first AWSM convention
This is not my 1st convention Year last attended:

Day rates:

Day rates include meals, programming and activities. Friday - $75; Saturday - $125; Sunday - $75. Please enter the appropriate amount in the payment area above.

Guest rates:

If you are attending a single event or bringing one or more guests to a single event, please note the number below. Please add any additional fees onto your registration payment.
Advance reservations are required for all guests by Monday, May 18.

Note: Friday's event Includes transportation to and from the National Constitution Center, entrance to the museum, museum store and special screening of Freedom Rising.

No. of guests

  Friday night opening reception - $75 per guest
  Saturday breakfast - $30 a guest
  Saturday lunch - $30 a guest
  Saturday dinner - $50 a guest
  Sunday breakfast - $30 a guest
  Sunday Pioneer Lunch at Maggiano's - $40 a guest

Hotel information:
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Center City is the host hotel for the 2009 Convention. For reservations or more information, call the hotel directly at (215) 561-7500 or (866) 618-0410. Reference Association for Women in Sports Media to secure the special room rate. The room rate is guaranteed only through May 1.

I need a roommate. Nights staying:

Events:

Check below if you are interested in attending one or more additional events. Some may have an additional cost.

Friday newcomer mixer (open to first-time convention-goers only)
Monday Night at the Ballpark -- Worlds Series champion Phillies vs. Marlins, 7 p.m. No. of tickets:
Multimedia training track. At least one panel per session will include multimedia training. You are invited to bring your own laptop. Space will be limited and advance reservations are the only way to guarantee a seat. If you would like further details, check here. A MTT registration form will also be available online April 20.
A.M. Yoga classes (Saturday and Sunday)

The Philadelphia Convention organizers have selected the following additional activities. These outings will require your own transportation. Check if you are interested and more information will be provided.

Visit Independence Visitor Center, including the Liberty Bell.
Adventure Aquarium
Philadelphia Zoo
Local museums
Spa day
Shopping on Antique Row
Golf outing
You tell us!

When:

Thursday, April 29-Saturday, May 1, 2010.

Where:

Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles. Reservations will be available online through the Westin’s site by mid-December. Check back for the rate code.

Program notes:

AWSM’s executive board will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday. Plan to be on site by 6 p.m. Thursday for the opening-night event at a can't-miss location downtown. The Pioneer Award luncheon will be held Friday afternoon. The AWSM Career Expo is set for Saturday afternoon.

Advance registration:

$125 students

$175 members

$225 non-members

Registration will be available online by mid-December. Day rates will be available. On-site registration will be $175 for students, $225 for members and $275 for non-members.

Hotel rate:

$109 (singles/doubles), $169 (suites). Looking for a roommate? AWSM can help! Contact roommate coordinator Stacy Hicklin.

Parking:

Valet parking is available at the hotel for $16 (day) or $20 (overnight).

Internet:

There is no fee for Internet in the guestrooms.

Travel to LA:

We are pursuing airfare, rail and rental car discounts.

Primary airport: Los Angeles (LAX - 17 miles). Additional options: Burbank (BUR - 14 miles), Long Beach (LGB - 25 miles), Orange County (SNA - 35 miles), Ontario (ONT - 40 miles).

Rail: Amatrak service is available to Union Station, which is a little more than a mile away from the hotel.

Bus/Metro: The Westin Bonaventure is located within close proximity to several Metro stops. The DASH Bus also conveniently connects USC and the hotel.

Transportation:

Current prices between LAX and the Westin:

Taxi: $45 (one way)

Shuttle: $16 (one way) - recommended!

Bus ($6 one way)

Updates:

Check back for more, and follow us on Twitter @AWSM_SportMedia and on Facebook!

About LA:

Learn more about Los Angeles online by visiting the LA Convention and Visitors Bureau.

AWSM thanks
2010 convention sponsors

Platinum Level

AWSM is seeking sponsors for the 2010 meeting. Numerous incentives are available (based on sponsor level), including free registrations, tables at the annual Career Expo and ads in the convention program. Contact Lydia Craver for more information.

Silver and Bronze Levels

Sponsorships
Interested in sponsoring our 2009 convention in Philadelphia? Incentives include (based on sponsorship level) free/discounted registrations, signage throughout the event, promotional/recruiting table, ad in the convention program and more. For more information, contact (conventionsponsorship@awsmonline.org).

Sponsors from the 2008 Miami convention:
Platinum:
Miami Herald/McClatchy Co.

Gold:
Fox Sports
Knight Foundation
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Sun Sports/FSN Florida

Silver:
ESPN
International Softball Foundation
MLB Advanced Media
NCAA
New York Times
Yahoo!
Michelle Kaufman/Dave Barry

Bronze:
The Associated Press
(Cleveland) Plain-Dealer

2009 Convention Registration DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM

2009 Convention Registration
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM