Australian Sporting Legend to speak at Club Development Conference

Swimming Victoria
Published: Jun 15, 2012 12:15:20 PM Updated: Jul 13, 2012 11:41:33 AM

Swimming Victoria is thrilled to announce David Parkin as its keynote speaker for the 2012 Club Development Conference.

One of the most respected motivational speakers in Australia – Parkin has an exceptional understanding of motivation, leadership and teamwork.

Parkin will be familiar to some because of his accomplishments as a football player, coach and corporate Director. He captained Hawthorn Football Club, coached at the Hawthorn and Carlton Football Clubs, is regarded as one of the super-coaches of the 70's and 80's, and was the Director of Football at Hawthorn from 2000-2002.

He is also well known for his academic achievements; including developing and lecturing in Sports and Exercise Science at Deakin University, achieving a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Australia and writing and publishing more than a dozen books.

Parkin’s extensive experience in a variety of sporting organisations gives him the ability to relate to club volunteers. Attendees at the Club Development Conference are sure to be inspired!

Parkin will speak at the beginning of the Conference before development workshops begin. Registrations are now open for the 2012 Club Development Conference. Places are limited, and it is free to register, so get in quick!

Workshops at the Club Development Conference will be run concurrently, so it is recommended that at least two people from each club or district attend to gain maximum benefit from the event. Congratulations to the following clubs who have had more than one person registered to attend the Conference:

• Essendon District Aquatic,
• Geelong Swimming Club,
• Maribyrnong Swimming Club, and
• Sale Swimming Club.

WHEN:            Sunday 22 July, 2012

TIME:              9.00am – 5.00pm

WHERE:         Lifeguards@200, 200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne

COST:            FREE! Tea, coffee, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.

WHO:              President’s, Secretaries and Committee Members from Swimming Victoria affiliated clubs and districts.

REGISTER:    Online by clicking here.

For further information please contact Catherine Tate, Club Development Coordinator at Swimming Victoria on 03 9926 1410 or email catherine.tate@vic.swimming.org.au.