We're busy!
Massachusetts is home to not only several MARS sponsored events each year, but we are also regularly home to NIRSA Championship tournaments and regional/national conferences. Remember to check out the NIRSA Region 1 website for information about nearby events outside of our state.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Join us for our summer workshop- full of solution sharing, networking and fun.
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2024 Summer Workshop & Social:
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140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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Schedule: ​​
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9:00-10:00a Check-in/Breakfast
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10:00-10:30a Welcome, Opening Remarks
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10:30-11:15a Sessions​
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11:30-12:15a Sessions​
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12:15-1:30p - Lunch & Network with Vendors
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1:30-2:15p Facility Tours​
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2:30-3:15p Sessions​
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3:15-4:00pm Closing & Group picture
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4:30p: Social TBD
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(deadline Sunday 7/28!)
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Includes Workshop, Light Breakfast, Lunch, Social & Appetizers
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Submit a presentation proposal!
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Email us at marsnirsa@gmail.com if you have any questions.
THANKS to our SPONSORS!
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Boston Area College Rec Symposium
WHERE: HARVARD UNIVERSITY RECREATION
WHEN: JUNE 18TH, 2024
WHAT: ​Hear from other fitness professionals with breakout sessions, equipment overviews, and a facility tour!
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Schedule overview:
9:00 – 10:00am Optional Sprint 8 GX by Matrix Master Class
10:00-11:30am Facility Tours
11:45-12:30pm Lunch at Malkin
12:30-1:50pm Welcome Session – Intros & School Highlights: Challenges/Successes/One thing I want to know….
2:00-3:00pm Breakout sessions
o Group Fitness
o Personal Training/Small Group Training
o Exploring Marketing in Fitness
3:20-3:45pm Hemenway Tour
3:40-4:45pm Breakout Sessions
o Equipment & Redesigning under-utilized spaces– Matrix.
o Staffing: Recruiting, Motivating, Retaining Talent.
5:00-7:00pm Dinner/social at a local Harvard Square Restaurant/Pub
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Any fitness professional, even those outside of recreation, is eligible to attend. We hope to see you there!
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Sponsored by MATRIX
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Atlantic City, NJ
October 15-17, 2024
Host Site: Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel
Check out the website, more information coming soon!
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NIRSA Annual Conference + Campus Rec & Wellness Expo
Kissimmee, FL
April 23-26, 2025
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Check out the website, more information coming soon!
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