 | Conferences |  | 6th National Tracks & Trails Conference 2011
Visit website at www.tracksandtrails.org.au
Where? Sydney Olympic Park. Sydney, Australia
When? 31 August to Friday 2 September 2011. Regrettably, the 2011 Tracks and Trails Conference has had to be postponed. The revised dates are now Wednesday 31 August to Friday 2 September 2011. The continuing impact of the recent extreme weather conditions and subsequent destruction of significant infrastructure across Queensland and Victoria has meant that the many communities that had expressed an interest to be a part of the Conference, are simply no longer in a position to attend. After much discussion with a number of partners and stakeholders around the country, it was agreed that the most appropriate course of action was to defer the conference to later in the year, thereby allowing the best possible engagement from key stakeholders and partners. We hope that you will be available in this new period and will continue to have an interest in attending the conference in Sydney. Development of the program content and themes has been an exciting time for us and we have been pleased with the achievements and the encouraging feedback from stakeholders - particularly the work that has been done to date on the national Greenways Declaration. These are important outcomes for us all and we encourage you to continue to be involved. CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Trails Australia is pleased to announce the dates for the 2011 National Tracks and Trails Conference. Following on from the 2008 Noosa Conference, the 2011 event will again drive the national agenda in the multi-billion dollar trails sector. Accordingly, the overarching theme for this important conference will be 'THE BUSINESS OF TRAILS'. Delegates will share in comprehensive opportunities for in-room as well as field based workshops and practicums which will showcase national and international best practice in the trails sector. Who should attend? If you are involved in any of the following professional or community areas, you are strongly encouraged to attend; - Managers and staff of state and national outdoor sporting and recreational organisations
- Local and state government recreation planners and recreation officers
- Recreation/Trails Planning Consultants
- Natural Resource Managers and Land Managers
- Federal, State and Local Government professionals associated with Policy development in the areas of transport, health, recreation, sport, tourism, sustainability, environment etc
- Commercial providers of trail-related activities
- Academics and researchers
- Outdoor recreation providers
- Retailers/suppliers of products used in the construction of trails
- Trail care groups
- Regional tourism organisations
- Regional economic development authorities
- Tourism operators
- Local Government councillors
- Community champions and groups
- A range of national and international speakers, leaders in their field, will address delegates over four thematic streams;
COMMUNITY
Engagement
Ownership
Stewardship
Volunteers DESTINATION
Product and destination development
Marketing/Events/Risk management
Land management
Policy development DESIGN
Trail and signage standards - local and national
Sustainable trail design
Trail monitoring - evidenced based
Insurance BUSINESS
Commercial partnerships
Government grants and program funding
Volunteer development and retention
Evaluation - the SEE Principle (social/environmental/economic) To register your interest in attending or presenting and to find out more information, the Conference Website can be found at www.tracksandtrails.org.au Bicycle SA is proud to be the conference organiser for the 2011 National Tracks and Trails Conference - ph 08 8168 9999.
About Learning and Leisure Learning and Leisure is focused on providing quality educational programs linked to rewardingleisure activities at unique locations.
Participants will experience a special blend of education mixed with lifestyle to make learning a quality life experience.
Learningand Leisure also provides medical and surgical education and support topersonnel such as surgical representatives and operating room nurses.
Learning and Leisure specialises in designing and managing practicalimplementation-based programs particularly in its core area oforthopaedics.
Learning and Leisure is a member of Meeting and Events Australia and the Adelaide Convention and Tourism Association.
www.learningandleisure.com.au
| 
