Do you want to host the next Symposium?!
We are looking for outdoor organisations that are keen to host future Symposiums in the North and South Islands.
Expression of interest
If your organisation is interested in hosting the Symposium, please put in an expression of interest to NZOIA. Please click on the link below and fill in the form and submit it to the NZOIA Symposium Coordinator – symposium@nzoia.org.nz
If you have trouble opening or saving, please email us and we will send you a hard copy. Please contact Sonya Sutherland if you have any further questions: 027 5390509 or on the email above.
Thank you for your interest and support!
Benefits for hosting
Hosting the Symposium is a great opportunity to show case your centre to others in the industry. Two of your staff will be able to attend the Symposium free of charge, but will be required to assist in the running of the Symposium. We can also provide 50% off for up to 8 of your staff to attend. Hosting could be a good chance to recruit new staff! It’s also a great way to support the outdoor industry and professional development of those working in the sector.
Requirements
Venue
To host the Symposium, your venue needs to be within 1 ½ hours travel to at least six of the ten NZOIA disciplines:
Cave, Canoe, Canyon, Kayak (White Water), Sea Kayak, Alpine, Bush, Mountain Bike Multand Rock.
The venue needs to be able to accommodate a minimum of 130 people, preferable onsite, with a combination of dormitory beds (ideally 70+ beds) and camping options, and ablutions available. Ideally, you have catering available for this number, or a commercial kitchen and dining area that can be used. The dining area/hall must be able to seat this number. NZOIA will contribute towards catering and accommodation, to cover costs incurred.
We also require access to two-three meeting rooms/spaces for training workshops, separate to the main dining area/hall that can fit 20 – 30 people. Ideally these would have access to WIFI, but if you have good cell phone coverage/service this won’t be an issue. Preferably, your organisation will have vehicles and outdoor equipment available for use.
Support
The host venue is also responsible for planning and running a welcome to officially open the Symposium.
A minimum of two staff/people from your organisation are required to be on hand throughout the Symposium, to assist the NZOIA staff with the smooth running of the event. One of these people will take on the Duty Manager role and be in charge of locking up, communications, the bar and updating the weather board. It is great if we have extras on hand to chip in if needed. Depending on your location, we will also require assistance with airport pickups and drop offs.
Click here to fill in the Host Venue - Expression of Interest Form
(Note: Save to file before filling in!)