FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2016

Q Station is Sydney’s former Quarantine Station, a historical site surrounded by 30 hectares of Sydney Harbour National Park. As a conference venue it is unique, with beautifully refurbished heritage accommodation spread over several different precincts allowing guests to explore and experience this expansive location. It is one of Aus-tralia’s significant heritage and environmental landmarks. Carefully restored and sympathetically adapted, Q Sta-tion now provides contemporary accommodation, conference facilities, restaurants, visitor’s centre and museum with a popular program of tours and activities. Located 20 minutes from the centre of Sydney and 35 minutes from the airport, the property has panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and Manly Cove.

Q Station’s stylish heritage accommodation is a far cry from the austere quarters that greeted the original internees in the 1800s. Today the rooms have been sensitively adapted from the Quarantine Station’s origi-nal accommodation wings, fitted in contemporary style with the comforts of a modern hotel while protecting the heritage aspects of the colonial buildings. Features include queen-sized beds, flat screen televisions, on-demand video, refrigerators, high speed wi-fi internet access and beautifully appointed bathrooms. All rooms feature ceiling fans and heating. Broad timber verandahs provide a peaceful place for guests to relax outdoors. Q Station also has nine cottages, providing accommodation for up to six persons with kitchen, bathroom, separate lounge and three bedrooms with queen beds. Although you may book any type of room, the SCA has a special rate on the Deluxe Rooms - $210 per night (single use) or $240 per night (for two persons) including breakfast. You must call the hotel to book your accommodation as the rooms will be released to the general public on 9 July if not reserved. State that you are attending the Sports and Play Industry Association conference in order to receive this rate. However, as Q Station is part of the Accor ho-tel group, if you are an Accor Plus member you may choose the non-refundable advance purchase rate of $189 per night including breakfast, and discounts of up to 50% are available on food to Accor Plus card holders.

For those who have arrived at Q Station the night before the Conference, there will be a casual dinner from 6.30 p.m. at the harbour front. The Engine Room Bar provides a relaxed option for dinner and refreshments either inside, or on the terrace overlooking beautiful Quarantine Beach. Menu includes gourmet pizzas and burgers, steaks, seafood and salads. Why not take a dip in the harbour beforehand?

Our just for fun Ambrose rules teams tournament, the Edo Trophy, will commence at 12.00 noon at Bayview Golf Club, Mona Vale for interested members and guests. Course fees are $45pp and carts can be hired for $46, shared between two. No prior golfing experience is necessary.

Originally the general store and linen room, Dr Cumpston’s Room is the main conference venue at Q Station.

Constructed at the turn of the 20th century, the brick building features views of Sydney Harbour from the out-

door terrace; and a vast display wall of heritage objects. Friday’s conference commences at 8.30 a.m. with

registration, and concludes after our AGM at 5.30 p.m. Morning and afternoon teas and buffet lunch is included.

Formerly the Quarantine Station’s staff dining room built in the early 1900s, this heritage building features a verandah along its length overlooking bushland to views of Sydney Harbour. Our Annual Dinner commences at 7.00 p.m. and includes a 3 course alternate drop meal and 4 hour silver service beverage package. During Dinner our Industry Awards competition entries will be viewed and winners announced (entry forms will be emailed early next month). Our fund-raising Auction for items donated by our members and support-ers will also be conducted. This is a night to celebrate your own achievements and those of fellow members.

DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM

Please complete and email or fax to SAPIA – an invoice will be raised.

COMPANY NAME:

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES: Please choose from one of the following four delegate types -

1. First conference delegate……………….. 2. Additional conference delegate/s………. 3. Conference delegate only………………. 4. Annual dinner only……………………….

$400.00 includes attendance at annual dinner $350.00 includes attendance at annual dinner $270.00 not attending annual dinner $130.00 not attending conference

NAME OF DELEGATE/S: Please print name clearly in full and indicate delegate type

Delegate Type e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4 (see above)

Delegate Fee $

Total $

ACCOMMODATION: Please book directly with Q Station’s reservations office on 02 9466 1500 and state you are attending the Sports And Play Industry Association’s conference to receive the conference rates AND if you are an Accor Club member quote your membership number to receive an additional discount. If you have any problems booking accommodation, please contact SAPIASecretary. Any rooms not reserved by 11 July 2016 will be released to the general public.

Book direct with Q Station by phoning

02 9466 1500

For planning purposes, please indicate below if you would you like to participate in the following optional pre-conference social activities.

Thursday Social Golf ($45.00): Yes � or No � No. of Players:_____________________ Fees payable direct to Bayview GC Golf Australia Handicap/s:_____________Social Handicap/s:_________________Unrated:______________

Thursday Social Dinner: Yes � or No � No. of Diners:______________________ Charges payable

direct to venue

Presentation Yes � or No � I would like to make a presentation at the conference

Email to: office@sapia.org.au Fax to: 02 6680 8684

National Conference and Annual Dinner 2016