College Sports Information Directors of America

Leading up to the 2015 CoSIDA Convention in Orlando (June 14-17), we are previewing a special element of the Convention daily, beginning Sunday, June 7 through Friday, June 12.

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2015 Convention Schedule: Programming & Events

Schedule (as of June 12) PDF doc

"NACDA 2015" CONVENTION MOBILE APP - with all CoSIDA information - available in iTunes or for Android download See App HERE

The Countdown

Sun., June 7: LINK: Community service & volunteer opportunities available for CoSIDA members in Orlando

Mon., June 8: LINK : "Divisional Day" schedule & featured speakers & panels

Tue., June 9: Our social events (below)

REMINDER: Your CoSIDA convention badge provides access to all educational sessions and panels during NACDA & Affiliates Convention week, except those which require an additional registration fee or those which are a closed session. CoSIDA credential will not allow access to NACDA's luncheons and social events with the exception of CoSIDA's access to the NACDA Exhibit Hall Social on Tuesday, June 16. Your CoSIDA credential will NOT provide access to the NACDA Exhibit Hall Social on Monday.

SUNDAY SOCIALS & SPECIAL CoSIDA EVENTS: June 14

Freshman Orientation (for Newcomers to the CoSIDA Convention - regardless of experience level!)
9-11:30 am; Noon-2:30 pm // Palms Registration area table (also 8:30-11:30 am on Monday)

Is this your first time attending a CoSIDA Convention? If so, let us answer your questions and provide some guidance at our "freshman orientation table." There will be a quiz and prizes - the first five "convention freshmen" to return the quiz and score 100 percent will get a CoSIDA prize!

CoSIDA Sam Goldman T-Shirt & Cap Exchange
Noon-4:30 pm // Palms Registration area table (look for t-shirt & cap exchange sign)

PACK SOME CAMPUS or CONFERENCE SWAG to TRADE! Attendees will have the opportunity to return home with some new “swag” as a staple event of many CoSIDA Conventions returns for this year. The newly named “Sam Goldman Cap and T-shirt Exchange” will take place this year in honor of the late Goldman, who was the San Francisco State SID (1957-70, 1985-90) and inducted into the CoSIDA Hall of Fame in 1994.

Participate by dropping off hats and shirts at the Goodwill and Wellness Registration Table from noon-4:30 p.m., and you will be given a receipt showing what items you donated and what you can collect in exchange. Distribution will take place on Wednesday, June 17, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the New York room. It will be first come, first serve during this time frame and you must have your receipt from Sunday to enter and collect your items. The Cap and T-shirt exchange was a staple of many CoSIDA Conventions from the 1980s-90s into the 2000s before it ceased in 2008.

CoSIDA Tonight! 6:30-7:45 pm // Sago Ballroom

Kick off the social events with music, fun, trivia & special guests at this a one-of-a-kind variety show! Hosted by Wink McDee and featuring comedian John DeBoer, sports artist Neal Portnoy, Academic All-American Jolanda Jones (who was three-time NCAA heptathlon champion at the University of Houston), with music by Jermaine Wells and the Ill Funk Band and other special guests. The show will feature skits and giveaways with members of the SID studio audience, and much, much more ... and a few surprises.

McDee, a '70s game show host, has "presented" at past CoSIDA conventions. Wink previously presented panels in game show formats, including "The SID is Right!" in St. Louis in 2000 and "CoSIDA Family Feud!" in 2003 in Cleveland.

ESPN Party 8-9:30 pm // Salon G

Wind down our first day by attending this dessert bar reception with numerous ESPN personalities.

Monday, June 15

CoSIDA Dessert Break 3-3:30 pm // North Tower Hallway

Stop by as you take a short break from "Divisional Day" panels, sessions & breakouts

NACWAA Networking Reception sponsored by AECOM - in Partnership with CoSIDA 3-4 pm // Salon G1

For the second year in a row, CoSIDA, our Female Athletic Media Relations Executives (FAME) group partners with NACWAA to host a networking reception for convention attendees to connect and convene with members and industry colleagues. THE RECEPTION IS OPEN TO ALL REGISTRANTS, so please bring a colleague! Special thanks to NACWAA sponsor AECOM for sponsoring this event. Hope to see you there!

NAIA Ike Pearson Awards Reception 4-5 pm // Salons N-P

Capital One Academic All-America Hall of Fame Ceremony 5:30-7 pm // Sago Ballroom
EVENT OPEN TO ALL NACDA & AFFILIATE and CoSIDA attendees
Emcee: Rece Davis (Talent/ESPN). Special Guest: Dick Enberg. Hall of Fame Inductees: Rep. Lee Hamilton (men’s basketball/DePauw); Angela Ruggiero (women’s ice hockey/Harvard); Danny Wuerffel (football/Florida), Shane Battier (men’s basketball/Duke), Dr. Grant Jones (football/Denison). Dick Enberg Award Recipient: Andre Agassi

NBA/WNBA/D-League Reception 7:15-9 pm // Royal Ballroom

Join us for food, beverages, games, selfie photo opportunities, and more!

Tuesday, June 16

CoSIDA/NACDA & Affiliates 5K Fun Run/Walk 6-7 am // Hawks Landing Golf Course

Proceeds to benefit the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida

Click here to pre-register using the Volunteer Spot link. All participants will receive a 5k run/walk t-shirt, courtesy of Proforma Collegiate Solutions. See more details HERE.

NACDA Exhibit Hall Social 4-7:30 pm // Cypress 2-3

This is CoSIDA's night in the NACDA Exhibit Hall. Enjoy dinner and beverages and visit with colleagues and vendors.

NACDA Wounded Warrior concert (special ticket event; must purchase ticket) 9-11 pm // SALONS G-H

Tuesday, June 17

Evening at Universal CityWalk 5-11:45 pm

Transportation provided; board buses outside Palms Registration doors. Buses begin at 5 p.m. from Palms Registration; last pick-up at Universal CityWalk at 11:45 p.m.