2019 NIRSA Triventure
Aquatics • Facilities • Fitness • Health and Wellbeing
November 6-8, 2019 San Diego, California
The NIRSA Triventure Institute provides in-depth information on focused education tracks: aquatics, facilities, fitness, and health and wellbeing. Attendees can attend sessions in any track. Additionally, Triventure attendees will be able to attend recreation facility tours, workout sessions, and networking socials with vendors and sponsor.

Attend educational sessions from any track
No matter your area of expertise, broaden your horizons by hopping from the aquatic track to the facilities track to the fitness track, etc. Your registration grants you access to all content.
Tour state-of-the-art recreation facilities
Join us as we visit fantastic facilities — get up close and personal as you learn from innovative solutions. Details on tour locations and logistics are still be worked out.
Network with professional colleagues
Whether you’re connecting with someone in your area of expertise or reaching out to build a cross-functional network, the NIRSA Triventure is the place to share your business card!
Attendees may earn NIRSA CEUs to apply toward the Registry of Collegiate Recreation Sports Professional (RCRSP) credential.
Presentation Proposals
The theme for the institute will be “Facing the Future Together.” This theme highlights the importance of collaboration, especially as recreation professionals tackle, the often unforeseen, challenges the future brings.
Some of the hot topics to consider are:
Emergency action plans
Training
Security
- Adaptive programming and equipment
Reaching underrepresented groups
Integrated wellness
Technology
Non-traditional programming
Capital improvement projects
Whatever is a hot topic for you!
Keynote Speaker

Lydie Gutfeld
2019 NIRSA Triventure Keynote Speaker
Lydie Gutfeld has been presenting for over 10 years on topics ranging from active aging, contracting, leadership, marketing and staff management. With over 25 years in the recreation, she brings an energetic and passionate view to the definition of leadership. She has worked for Beverly Hills, Culver City, Irvine and now works for the City of Mission Viejo where she is the Recreation and Community Services Manager responsible for Aquatics, Tennis, Recreation and fitness, Teen programs, afterschool programs, Special Events, Marketing and Staff Development. In May 2017, she completed the Masters in Public Administration Program at California State University Fullerton with a concentration in Human Resources. She currently serves on the CPRS State Board as President. In her spare time, Lydie runs a business where she is the Owner, Head Coach and Choreographer for Cheer Better United, a nationally ranked competitive cheer club in Orange County.
Invited Speakers

Bill O’Melia
Don’t Let Tragedy Be Your Teacher
- Recognize the need for in depth Policies and Procedures, Emergency Action Plans and frequent, quality in‐service trainings based on an actual events.
- Asses managements responsibilities as part of the aquatic safety team.
- Identify specific tools in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding suite of programs that can be used by supervisors and trainers to set up, train for and manage a strong lifeguarding operation.
- Identify lessons learned in this fatal drowning.

Pete DeQuincy
60 Drills in 60 Minutes (Water)
- Demonstrate small group management with time management.
- Develop repetitive drills that meet curriculum objectives.
- List strategies that increase communication and competency within the work group.
Preconference Activities
More information coming soon.
Facility name: Ray & Joan Kroc Center – San Diego
Daily visitors: 5,000
- Notable features: 9 unique buildings, climbing tower & challenge course, 12 acres of usable space, ice arena, pre-school academy, Joan B. Kroc Theatre, and more!
Interesting history: First of twenty-six Kroc centers built nationwide
Precon location: Mission Bay Aquatic Center
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Pacific
Description: The peaceful coves of Mission Bay are a space like no other. Participants will enjoy a guided cove paddle and a SUP yoga class. Participants will be guided through a practice that invigorates the senses and strengthens your connection with the natural beauty of San Diego. Yogis and paddlers of all levels are encouraged to take part in this rewarding experience.
In addition, attendees that show their Triventure badge at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center, will receive a special discount of
Buy 1 – Get 1 FREE SUP/Kayak rental!**Transportation to the Mission Bay Aquatic Center is not provided; please arrive onsite by 1:00pm.**
Facility Tours
More information coming soon.
School name: University of San Diego
Facility names: Sports Center; Bosley Fitness Center; McNamara Fitness Center and Fowler Park
School enrollment: 9,500
Daily visitors: 475
Most recent renovation date: Fowler Park (Athletics baseball field) 2014
- NIRSA Associate Member Equipment: Innosoft Canada INC, IM Leagues, Spikeball, Woodway
School name: University of California-San Diego
Facility names: Recreation, Intramural, and Athletic Complex
School enrollment: 30,000
Daily visitors: 3,000
Most recent renovation date: New flooring and turf strip in weight room December 2018
NIRSA Associate Member Equipment: New weight room and wellness studio flooring by Mondo.
Facility name: Fit Athletic – Mission Beach
Daily visitors: 500
Sustainability Features: Passive airflow, aluminum & glass structure, natural daylight
Most recent renovation date: Summer 2019, a four-year remodel project
Notable features: Historic pool built in 1925, retractable roof, amazing ocean views
Marriott San Diego Mission Valley
Rate
Single/Double: $179/night + tax
Reservations
You can make reservations online. Reservations need to be made no later than 5:00pm local time October 5, 2019 to confirm the discounted group rate.
Upon registration, NIRSA encourages all attendees to reserve their hotel accommodations within the NIRSA room block. NIRSA relies on strong room block usage to secure ample meeting space, increase negotiation leverage for future institutes, and offset event expenses.
Roommate matching will become available with the opening of registration.