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 Aug 27 2012 RRCA Convention Bids Being Accepted
The Road Runners Club of America is currently accepting bids for the 2012 RRCA National Convention. The bid deadline is January 15, 2010.Each year RRCA club and event leaders, certified coaches, running enthusiast, and corporate supporters gather in different cities for the RRCA National Convention. The RRCA Convention includes educational workshops, networking opportunities, best practices sharing, continuing education for coaches, the Annual Meeting of the Membership, and the National Running Awards Banquet and Ceremony. Each year, hundreds of runners along with club and event leaders attend the Convention. The RRCA awards our national convention location through a competitive bidding process. Bids are only accepted from RRCA members clubs or events. Interested hotels or convention bureaus must partner with an RRCA member, and the RRCA member must submit the bid for consideration. Bids submitted directly by convention bureaus will not be considered, however RRCA clubs or events are highly encouraged to partner with their local convention or sports bureaus as part of their convention bid. Members interested in hosting the RRCA Convention must be willing to manage all aspects of the convention within the established expectations and with oversight from the RRCA executive director. Hosting the RRCA Convention is a great opportunity for a club to highlight their community's commitment to running and the RRCA, potentially earn revenue for their club, and promote a local race. Bidding clubs or events are encouraged to partner with a race that has the potential to be designated as an RRCA Championship event. Members submitting bids will be given the opportunity to present their bid to the RRCA Board of Directors during the 52nd RRCA National Convention to be held in Lakeland, FL in 2010. More information about bidding for the RRCA Convention including the online bid form can be found at http://www.rrca.org/services/convention. All bids should be submitted using the online form. Be sure to print a copy of the completed bid form for your records before you click the submit button. The 52nd Annual RRCA National Convention will be held in Lakeland, FL April 21-25, 2010. Details about the event can be found at http://www.RRCAConvention.org. The 53rd Annual RRCA National Convention will be held in Fredricksburg, VA May 13-15, 2011. Email Jean Knaack at for additional questions about hosting the RRCA Convention. ###
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