BGA Sporting Conference 2010
Awards Ceremony and Dinner

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Saturday 20th March, Barceló Daventry Hotel

Following on from the success of last year’s conference, and at the new venue of the Barceló Daventry Hotel, the 2010 BGA Annual Conference promises to be even more inspirational and aspirational.

As ever this annual event is free to attend and offer something for everyone, from club officers to competition and aerobatic pilots to instructors and club volunteers, why not come along and see for yourself what the BGA Annual Conference can offer. Enjoy presentations from some of the country’s leading pilots, see the new upgraded BGA simulator, and have a browse around the many exhibition stands. Come and see some of the latest gliders on display or find a quiet corner and catch up with likeminded friends over coffee.

Make a weekend of it and bring your partner, take advantage of the hotel facilities…You'll find:

• All brand new Technogym equipment
• An indoor heated swimming pool
• A soothing sauna, solarium and steam room
• A wide selection of beauty massage & beauty treatments

Finish the day off with a ticket to what has become the highlight of the conference…don the posh frock and join us for the Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner, a full evening of entertainment with a 3 course dinner and the chance to let your hair down

Venue

Ideal Location... You’ll easily find the Barceló Daventry Hotel, in Northamptonshire, just off the M1 and close to the M40. It’s spacious, modern and friendly and is well-situated for easy access.

Barceló Daventry Hotel
Sedgemoor Way
Daventry
Northampton
NN11 0SG
Tel: 01327 307000
Fax: 01327 706313

Draft Programme

• Take a fleet of high performance gliders, add an Arabian Prince, a very experienced glider pilot from Wales and some of the worlds most stunning scenery… John Bally talks as you soak in the beautiful images
•  Some club membership numbers are falling. A steady flow of young, keen pilots coming into our sport is vitally important. Alison Randle explains how Junior gliding is developing with the formation of a number of ‘Junior Gliding Centres’
• Wondering what the International scene offers glider pilots of all experience levels? Brian Spreckley, who has run courses and won competitions throughout the world, offers a perspective that may whet your appetite……….
• Worried about the future? Let’s face it, none of us is getting any younger. Dr Alastair Nunn explains why looking after yourself through good diet and exercise keeps at bay mental ageing and a drop in flying performance
• “Supporting Clubs, Developing Participation & Protecting our Sport ” – BGA Chairman Patrick Naegeli brings us up to date on how the BGA is preparing for a very positive future. Followed by the BGA AGM
• “Good evening ladies and gentleman. This is your Captain speaking. We have a small problem… Captain Moody describes an unplanned glide…
• Outrageously good wave, phenomenal scenery and VERY big tasks at record speeds – John Williams shows us why he will be returning to Argentina

…..and much, much more including trade exhibitors, lots of gliding goodies and of course catching up with friends, talking gliding & thinking of summer

More information on the full programme will be posted here in the next few weeks.

Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner

Tickets include a packed night of entertainment, a live band, a 3 course meal and countless hours of frivolity. Tickets costs £33 per person or £28 for those aged 25 and under. To secure your place at the “must attend” event either download this booking form or click here to book online.

Accommodation

Book your room now to save disappointment…call the hotel direct on 01327 307000 and quote the BGA to take advantage of the discounted rate of £37.50 per person (based on 2 sharing)

Make a weekend of it and stay the Friday evening and take advantage of a package price of £60.50 per person double occupancy or £88.00 on single occupancy for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. (£37.50 per person based on 2 sharing without dinner also available)

Please note that bedrooms are only held until the 5th February 2010, after this date all rooms become available to the general public. Reserve a room now to save disappointment.

Lunch

Pre booking is required: choose from either a hot and cold buffet lunch or the lighter sandwich platter lunch. To book download this booking form or click here to book online.