AORE 2006 Conference – Exploring the Next Dimension

Boise State University Campus Recreation will be hosting the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education’s annual international conference November 2-4, 2006. AORE 2006 will be largest gathering of the membership in the 20-year history of the conference. Join us in Boise this fall.

The AORE 2006 conference will bring 500 professional educators to Boise State University for a week of high-end instructional clinics, seminars and workshops. The conference will host 17 pre/post conference workshops that will range from 4 – 60 hours in length and an additional 85 core-conference presentations. Core-conference programming is limited to registered attendees; however, the pre/post conference workshops and activities are available to non-attending participants.

Conference information and registration materials can be obtained at the conference website or by calling the AORE National Office at 208-426-5604.
http://rec.boisestate.edu/aore/registration/index.asp

REGISTRATION

Registration via MAIL and FAX are available now by downloading the appropriate .pdf and sending it off to the National Office.

CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS

AORE 2006 has received direct sponsorship support from Entre-Prises, Red Bull North America, American Alpine Institute and ASANA Packworks. The contributions from these generous companies will help make AORE 2006 a fantastic forum for learning and social networking. Please stop by their vendor booths to thank them supporting the association.

SIGN UP FOR PRE/POST CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

AORE is a growing organization. As we continue to grow and improve the services provided by the association or membership will continue to grow. An area of recent growth has been happening within vendor memberships. Service and manufacturing vendors are beginning to recognize AORE as a core marketplace to display their curriculum, supplies, and teaching methodologies. In addition to being able to market directly to association members through traditional channels the annual conference allows vendor members to physically demonstrate their services through teaching pre/post conference workshops and seminars.

In addition to providing high quality pre/post conference programs to AORE members and attendees, pre/post conference presenters commit to returning 30% of the workshop proceeds to the Association.
Each year the conference host works with the pre/post conference providers to secure high quality and affordable workshops that meet the needs of the association’s membership.
Therefore as you consider your options for the November conference, please build in time to support pre/post conference presentations Pre/post conference workshops are a fantastic opportunity to support the association, gain invaluable professional development experience and to consolidate you travel expenditures by doing a big one-time shop.

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

AMGA Top Rope Site Manager
Wilderness First Aid/WAFA-R, WFR-R, WEMT-R
Essentials of River Canoeing Instructor Certification Course
RIDE ON – Technical Mountain Bike Riding Clinic
Improving Teaching & Learning by using the 2nd edition of the Backcountry Classroom
WEA- Instructor Training Clinic
Leave No Trace Training
Outdoor Recreation Risk Management, Insurance & Law
Climbing Wall Management and Route Setting
Challenge Course Manager
Tour de Hot
Student Development Workshop

POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

NOLS Risk Management Training
Site Management Theory, Practice and Teaching Methodology
AORE 2006 Conference Site: Boise, ID
As the state’s capital, the city offers both fantastic dining and entertainment options coupled with immediate access to four-season recreational opportunities.

• Nine major air carriers offering flights to and from Boise
• Non-stop flights from 24 nation-wide locations
• One-stop flights from 58 nation-wide locations
• Easy interstate driving access
• Perfect conference site for extended vacation opportunities

Conference Host: Boise State University

Boise State University is a metropolitan university on the edge of the wilderness. Located along the Boise River, the campus boasts state of the art conference and recreation facilities.
• 160,000 sq ft Student Union Building
• 9 separate rooms for concurrent conference sessions
• 14,000 sq ft vendor/dining room
• 86,000 sq ft Student Recreation Center
• 6,800 sq ft Indoor Climbing Gym

AORE General Information

The Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) is an organization developed by and for outdoor recreation and education professionals and students. Founded at the International Conference on Outdoor Recreation in 1993, AORE is a grass roots organization dedicated to advancing the field of outdoor recreation and education.

AORE is the only organization dedicated to serving the needs of recreation and education professionals in non-profit settings. Through AORE members have a mechanism to interact with and affect decisions made by public land managers and the human powered outdoor recreation industry.
AORE is committed to promoting ecologically sound stewardship of the natural environment and serves as a collective voice for its members regarding topics of regional and national concern.

AORE Mission

The mission of the Association is to provide opportunities for professionals and students in the field of outdoor recreation and education to exchange information, promote the preservation and conservation of the natural environment, and address issues common to college, university, community, military, and other not-for-profit outdoor recreation and education programs.

For Immediate Release
Contact Information
Boise State University
Geoff Harrison
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1711
Call: 208-426-2628
Fax: 208-426-5642
Email: gharriso@boisestate.edu