June 3-7th 2009 - SPORT MEDICINE IN PREPARATION FOR 2010

A Pre-Games Sport Medicine Conference

Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina Hotel, Vancouver, BC, Canada

(Home of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games)

CASM is pleased and excited to announce its partnership with Tourism Vancouver, the International Ice Hockey Federation and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games Committee (VANOC) in the hosting of the pre-Games Sport Medicine Conference, "Sport Medicine in Preparation for 2010" (see Preliminary Program).

A full series of activities are planned for the week of 1-7th June, culminating in a 3-day sport medicine scientific program, second-to-none, from June 3rd to 6th 2009.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - CASM is seeking abstract submission for:

Pre-Conference in Injury Prevention in Youth and Adolescents - Wed 3rd June 2009

and

"Sport Medicine in Preparation for 2010" - 4-7th June 2009

Information for Submission of Abstracts

Abstract Submission Form

PRE-CONFERENCE COURSES

June 1-2 2009 - Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina Hotel, Vancouver

CASM/FIMS Developmental Team Physician Course (Limited Registration)

This two-day team physician development course will provide the attendee with a comprehensive over-view of the essential skills for a team physician practising at the community, varsity or national level.

Preliminary Program - available Fall of 2008

Registration - open in the Fall of 2008

May 31st 2009 - June 2nd 2009 - CASM Course in Advanced Sport Medicine (Limited Registration)

This 'state of the art' two and a half day course will provide experienced sport medicine professionals with an intense and realistic learning course to sharpen the skills required in preparation for major Games with elite athletes. 

The course will be delivered in an interactive format that integrates the principles of adult education with updated teaching echnology and practical sessions where your skills and theory are challenged and refined.

The Key component have been identified as:

• Acute Injuries
• Travel Medicine and the Environment
• Injury Prevention and Return to Play
• Medical Legal Issues, Confidentiality and Ethics
• Management at Venue
• Special Populations
• Athlete Monitoring
• Sport Psychology/ Psychiatry
• Anti-doping and Supplement Use

Preliminary Program - available in Fall of 2008

Online registration - available in the Fall of 2008

Wednesday 3rd June 2009 - Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina

International Conference on Injury Prevention in Youth and Adolescents

This one day conference, hosted by CASM and the University of Calgary Sport Injury Prevention Research Group, will see a range of international keynote speakers present on a range of sport injury prevention topics in youth and adolescents. 

Preliminary Program - available early September 2008

Registration - available in the Fall of 2008

Wednesday 3rd June 2009

CASM/CAEP MSK Roadshow

This one day workshop conjointly hosted by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians and CASM will enable participants to acquire a practical evidence-based approach to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of MSK injuries in adults and children.

To register, visit www.caep.ca

Sponsorship 2009!

This one-of-a-king meeting provides a unique opportunity for sponsors to partner with CASM as Canada plays host to the World's sport medicine community and countries prepare their medical personnel for the 2010 Winter Games.

Many levels of sponsorship are available at the upcoming International Pre-Games Sport Medicine Conference, please download the Sponsorship Program (PDF - Sponsorship Program)

For more information or questions on Sponsorship or Exhibiting, please contact Dawn Haworth, Executive Director, CASM (dhaworth@casm-acms.org)

Exhibit at the 2009 International Sport Medicine Conference!

Applications for exhibit space are offered on a first-come, first-served basis - for more information on exhibiting, please download the Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF - 2009 Exhibitor Prospectus)

Accommodation

CASM has secured a favourable conference rate at the Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina Hotel in Vancouver - "Run of the House" rooms are available on a first-come, first served basis and we encourage delegates to make their hotel reservations early to avoid disappointment.

Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina Hotel

Standard "Run of the House" Rate - $199.00 Cdn plus applicable taxes

1800-Westin-1

Email: bayshorereservations@westin.com

A personalized Web site for Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine has been created

Guests can access the site to learn more about the event and to book, modify, or cancel a reservation up to May 31st, 2009.
To reserve your hotel room, simply click on the link below:

http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0805318178&key=2A521

Registration

On-line registration will be open Fall of 2008

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